Cut your shingles precisely to leave at least half an inch around the base.
Roof flashing around vent.
Vent pipes vary in size.
Slide the new flashing over the vent pipe and under the shingles above the pipe.
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To replace flashing around the vent pipe first remove the shingles covering the flange at the back and sides.
However in order to ensure that the roof is watertight it is important that the shingles and flashing are installed properly around a vent pipe or drain stack.
There are many possible parts of the roof potentially leaking but one of the most common ones is the area around the roof vent.
Flashing is installed to surround roof features such as vents chimneys and skylights.
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If there is a split in the shingle along the edge of the flashing be sure to caulk the edge of the flashing.
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Pry and lift off the flashing.
The roof vent pipe is installed cut through the roof and around the pipe attached to the roof is surrounded with rubber boot as insulation for the gap between the pipe and roof.
Leave the bottom of flashing exposed so only the sides and top are covered by shingles.
Roof vents are made from different materials.
Center the pipe in the flashing and push the flexible front corners up or down so that the flashing pipe is parallel to the vent pipe.
Pull the old flashing up over the vent pipe and scrape any old caulk and debris off the roof.
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A roof that leaks around a vent pipe is a common cause of small water stains on a ceiling or water leaking into a home.
The use of the correct sized vent boot as flashing will help to ensure a watertight seal.
Pull or cut off any nails.
The leaking may first be seen in the attic but if you don t catch it right away you may see water coming into the house dripping on the floor.
Installing a new shingles on your roof is not a complex project.
