Comments on: How to Repair a Leaky Roof Vent Pipe Flashing – Part 1 http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/10/03/how-to-repair-a-leaky-roof-vent-pipe-flashing-part-1/ Home improvement, maintenance and repair projects. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:34:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: How to Fix a Leaky Gas Flue Roof Vent - Part 2 | HandymanHowto.com http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/10/03/how-to-repair-a-leaky-roof-vent-pipe-flashing-part-1/#comment-2260 How to Fix a Leaky Gas Flue Roof Vent - Part 2 | HandymanHowto.com Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:22:39 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=3549#comment-2260 [...] $200 fee for a service call by the roofer. While the roofer was up there, I also had the other PVC pipe boot replaced that wasn’t done earlier in the year as a preventive [...] [...] $200 fee for a service call by the roofer. While the roofer was up there, I also had the other PVC pipe boot replaced that wasn’t done earlier in the year as a preventive [...]

]]> By: Bob Jackson http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/10/03/how-to-repair-a-leaky-roof-vent-pipe-flashing-part-1/#comment-1929 Bob Jackson Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:14:10 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=3549#comment-1929 $2,225 just to replace the boot and repair a small area of drywall sounds like a scam. I show how to replace a water damaged section of ceiling drywall in <a href="http://www.handymanhowto.com/2010/02/27/how-to-repair-drywall-ceiling-water-damage-part-1/" rel="nofollow">How to Repair Drywall Ceiling Water Damage</a>. To hire someone would cost $150 to $200 - mainly because it requires two trips to sand and apply a second layer of drywall mud. You can find reputable contractors and businesses in your area at <a href="www.Kudzu.com" rel="nofollow">www.Kudzu.com</a>. Write back and let me know how your repair turns out. Thanks, Bob $2,225 just to replace the boot and repair a small area of drywall sounds like a scam.

I show how to replace a water damaged section of ceiling drywall in How to Repair Drywall Ceiling Water Damage. To hire someone would cost $150 to $200 – mainly because it requires two trips to sand and apply a second layer of drywall mud.

You can find reputable contractors and businesses in your area at http://www.Kudzu.com.

Write back and let me know how your repair turns out.

Thanks,
Bob

]]> By: Amy Fogelstrom http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/10/03/how-to-repair-a-leaky-roof-vent-pipe-flashing-part-1/#comment-1928 Amy Fogelstrom Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:23:19 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=3549#comment-1928 I have EXACTLY the same problem. I just got an estimate for $2,225 dollars to replace the boot and to patch a bit of drywall (around a square foot) in the ceiling where the leak came through. Seeing this website is disturbing to me because I think someone may be trying to take advantage of me for being a female again. I have EXACTLY the same problem. I just got an estimate for $2,225 dollars to replace the boot and to patch a bit of drywall (around a square foot) in the ceiling where the leak came through. Seeing this website is disturbing to me because I think someone may be trying to take advantage of me for being a female again.

]]> By: Bob Jackson http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/10/03/how-to-repair-a-leaky-roof-vent-pipe-flashing-part-1/#comment-1875 Bob Jackson Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:59:12 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=3549#comment-1875 I recommend option 3 or 4 - that is, none of the above. <strong>Option 3 (preferred):</strong> Install a lead pipe flashing. Lead flashing lasts forever and the top is folded into the PVC pipe for a leak free union. A lead book will cost ~$35 versus $7 for the Oatey plastic boot. This is what I would have done had there been more time to buy one before the next rain storm. See the lead flashing references in the article. <strong>Option 4:</strong> Install a new $7 flashing unit/boot like you have now but add a $5 rain collar. This is how I fixed mine. The rain collar provides extra UV protection for the plastic boot. It's so simple and inexpensive to replace the entire flashing why bother with the polyurethane? Do use roofing caulk to seal the nail heads. Thanks, Bob I recommend option 3 or 4 – that is, none of the above.

Option 3 (preferred): Install a lead pipe flashing. Lead flashing lasts forever and the top is folded into the PVC pipe for a leak free union. A lead book will cost ~$35 versus $7 for the Oatey plastic boot. This is what I would have done had there been more time to buy one before the next rain storm. See the lead flashing references in the article.

Option 4: Install a new $7 flashing unit/boot like you have now but add a $5 rain collar. This is how I fixed mine. The rain collar provides extra UV protection for the plastic boot.

It’s so simple and inexpensive to replace the entire flashing why bother with the polyurethane? Do use roofing caulk to seal the nail heads.

Thanks,
Bob

]]> By: brian burgess http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/10/03/how-to-repair-a-leaky-roof-vent-pipe-flashing-part-1/#comment-1874 brian burgess Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:38:53 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=3549#comment-1874 I have leaking through cracked boots on the roof vent pipes on my house which is 10 years old. A roofer with 25 years experience offered two options, 1. to replace the flashing and boots (would likely breakdown in 6-8 years), 2. to buildup and cover the existing boots with polyurethane which will work just as well and last as long as the current roof before needing to be replaced in 15 years or so. Please advise. I have leaking through cracked boots on the roof vent pipes on my house which is 10 years old. A roofer with 25 years experience offered two options, 1. to replace the flashing and boots (would likely breakdown in 6-8 years), 2. to buildup and cover the existing boots with polyurethane which will work just as well and last as long as the current roof before needing to be replaced in 15 years or so. Please advise.

]]> By: Bob Jackson http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/10/03/how-to-repair-a-leaky-roof-vent-pipe-flashing-part-1/#comment-1845 Bob Jackson Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:30:37 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=3549#comment-1845 Sounds a bit high to me for a single pipe boot. I called two roofers and received the following quotes: <strong>1st Roofing Company:</strong> $225 minimum for a service call. Will replace two vent boots including materials at this price. <strong>2nd Roofing Company:</strong> $125 minimum for a service call. Price includes replacing one vent boot with materials. A 2nd vent boot would be $50 extra. Both companies said a lead pipe boot flashing would be extra. Also ask about the warranty, e.g. "guaranteed no leaks for 1 year". Sounds a bit high to me for a single pipe boot. I called two roofers and received the following quotes:
1st Roofing Company: $225 minimum for a service call. Will replace two vent boots including materials at this price.
2nd Roofing Company: $125 minimum for a service call. Price includes replacing one vent boot with materials. A 2nd vent boot would be $50 extra.

Both companies said a lead pipe boot flashing would be extra.

Also ask about the warranty, e.g. “guaranteed no leaks for 1 year”.

]]> By: Jay Smith http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/10/03/how-to-repair-a-leaky-roof-vent-pipe-flashing-part-1/#comment-1844 Jay Smith Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:12:17 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=3549#comment-1844 This is really helpful, thanks. I think I have a similar problem, and the roofer is quoting me $375 to change out the boot, fix some nails, and he's not going to replace any of the decking. Sound like a deal? This is really helpful, thanks. I think I have a similar problem, and the roofer is quoting me $375 to change out the boot, fix some nails, and he’s not going to replace any of the decking. Sound like a deal?

]]> By: How to Repair a Leaky Roof Vent Pipe Flashing - Part 2 | HandymanHowto.com http://www.handymanhowto.com/2009/10/03/how-to-repair-a-leaky-roof-vent-pipe-flashing-part-1/#comment-1677 How to Repair a Leaky Roof Vent Pipe Flashing - Part 2 | HandymanHowto.com Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:05:38 +0000 http://www.handymanhowto.com/?p=3549#comment-1677 [...] This repair is continued from Part 1. [...] [...] This repair is continued from Part 1. [...]

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