Pipe Jacks That Go Into The Attic

The vent stack is the pipe leading to the main roof vent.

Pipe jacks that go into the attic.

Vent caps provide protection from rain snow and debris. Gibraltar building products 1 4 in. To anchor the jack lift up some shingles and drive roofing nails. It is a vertical pipe attached to a drain line and runs through the roof of your home.

There are pipe boots installed on plumbing vent pipes that penetrate through roofs. Poke the vent pipe up through the rubber flange. If you have squirrels in your area there is a good chance the lead roof jacks on your home need to be replaced. For pricing and availability.

Aluminum base vent pipe flashing with adjustable rubber collar in black. Tying in to a plumbing vent stack. This is true whether the roof is sloped or flat but the type of pipe boot depends on the type of roof. From there i located the top wall plates and dropped half inch lines off the 3 4 down into the walls for the bathrooms.

Roof jacks fit over plumbing vent pipes that protrude through the roof to keep them from leaking. Rather than rip out my interior to put new pex pipes in i ran two 3 4 inch pex risers up inside my chimney chase from the basement all the way to the attic. Oatey retro master roof flashing 1 4 in to 4 in x 8 in epdm rubber vent and pipe flashing. Without proper venting flowing water creates negative pressure.

Roof jacks are used to receive and cover venting duct pipe from kitchen and bath fans and for attic ventilation. Our strong steel design provides maximum leak protection with a press sealed built in roof flashing. There is also the possibility that the vent pipe can become clogged by leaves debris animals ice or snow allowing for the possibility of gases and odors to enter your building. The lower half of the jack rests on top of shingles.

Squirrels can damage the jacks by chewing on the soft lead covering to sharpen their teeth. You may need to cut some roofing shingles back. It also allows fresh air into the plumbing system to help water flow smoothly through the drain pipes however no water runs through the plumbing vent pipe. No matter the type is a pipe boot becomes weathered or damaged a roof leak can occur.

Slip the jack under the roof shingles at its upper half.