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How do I fix a leaking boot at vent pipe?

My roof is leaking

asked by Severin (11)

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Remove shingles around vent pipe. Remove old vent boot. Clean pipe surface. Install new vent boot over pipe. Attach to roof. Replace shingles around boot.

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posted by dshank (26)
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Leaks around the flashing or boot on a roof vent stack or pipe often can be remedied with a good tube of caulk. Make sure to use a caulk that willl remain felxible such as a butyl or elastomeric caulk. If you have to do an emergency repair on a wet roof, you can use plastic roof cement.

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