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.

The storm collar s cone shaped design directs rainwater away from the roof flashing. Set the top part of the vent on the pipe. Put one nail in the bottom edge with a dab of caulk under it to seal the hole. Make sure that you select a collar in the correct size.

The opening on the top of the collar will be smaller than the pipe itself. Finally replace the shingles photo 3. It s an stretchable uncured epdm membrane with a butyl adhesive backing and rated for full exposure to uv light. See below for a shopping list and tools subscribe to.

Cut through the sealant covering the seam between the vent pipe and its storm collar with a utility knife. Works for any size pipe. The rain and repair collar is going to be placed over top of the existing boot. Using a sawzall cut any roofing nails in the area of the lower mounting plate flush with the sheathing.

The storm collar slides over the end of the vent pipe and rests against the top of the roof s vent flashing. Starting at the lower half of the vent pipe i stretch a 5 in. After selecting an area to install from inside the building square the template between the roof rafters and outline with a marker. Make sure the inside of the lead collar fits inside the pipe then tighten the pipe clamp.

Video turorial on how to change out a plumbing vent boot. Step 3 fit collar to pipe. Dependable construction has been providing residential commercial assist with water fire mold and smoke restoration plus storm damage restoration.