How can I fix a leaking vent pipe without having to access the roof?
Asked by Isabella Morin 
2 months ago
Last Updated: September 13, 2024
Hey, could use a hand here – any ideas on how to fix a leak without climbing onto the roof? I suspect it’s coming from a vent pipe, but not 100% sure. I opened up the kitchen ceiling to investigate, but can’t reach it in the attic because of where the roof slopes down. Funny story – thought I had fixed it by putting putty where I thought it came in from before during a dry spell, but then the rain came and it started leaking again. Typical! 😂😂ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
You should go up on the roof and reseal or replace the boot.
Seems like a new roof boot is necessary for this situation.
Yikes. Since you already have it exposed, swap out the galvanized material. Otherwise, you’ll continue to encounter problems.
-plumber
Do you see a crack just before it penetrates the roof? It might be best to replace the entire thing
I’ll make sure to double-check tomorrow, but I’m pretty confident that was just the route the water was following.
Is doing okay. The pictures are a bit difficult to make out.
You’re basically just redirecting the water to seep in from another spot. It’s best to address the issue at the highest point and install a new boot vent.
Agree with what everyone else mentioned, and just a heads up, applying putty on a pipe in that manner won’t fix a leak. Putty is more of a sealant between surfaces
Oh, , I figured it was a “screw it, what’s the harm?” decision 😂
Gotta go up on the roof and inspect the lead boot or slip on a rubber boot. Most likely the lead one since this is cast iron
Just wanted to pop in and mention that at first glance, I actually thought this was a picture of a shaved dog wearing a cone, with a pile of fur on the side. I must admit I’m a bit tired, but I’m genuinely surprised that no one else seemed to have the same initial reaction (based on the comments). Can someone please confirm that I’m not the only one who saw it that way?