How To Replace A Roof Vent Collar

Next use a reciprocating saw with a rough in blade to cut the out the marked template.

How to replace a roof vent collar.

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Using a sawzall cut any roofing nails in the area of the lower mounting plate flush with the sheathing. The rain and repair collar is going to be placed over top of the existing boot. Starting at the lower half of the vent pipe i stretch a 5 in. It s an stretchable uncured epdm membrane with a butyl adhesive backing and rated for full exposure to uv light.

Step 3 fit collar to pipe. Make sure that you select a collar in the correct size. This will make sure that the fit is snug and that the collar creates a water tight environment. The storm collar s cone shaped design directs rainwater away from the roof flashing.

Put one nail in the bottom edge with a dab of caulk under it to seal the hole. Set the top part of the vent on the pipe. This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to create a watertight seal around a vent pipe. Dependable construction has been providing residential commercial assist with water fire mold and smoke restoration plus storm damage restoration.

The opening on the top of the collar will be smaller than the pipe itself. Make sure the inside of the lead collar fits inside the pipe then tighten the pipe clamp. The storm collar slides over the end of the vent pipe and rests against the top of the roof s vent flashing.