Pipe Jacks That Go Into The Attic

Vent caps provide protection from rain snow and debris.

Pipe jacks that go into the attic.

Roof jacks are used to receive and cover venting duct pipe from kitchen and bath fans and for attic ventilation. It is a vertical pipe attached to a drain line and runs through the roof of your home. 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. 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.

This is true whether the roof is sloped or flat but the type of pipe boot depends on the type of roof. Squirrels can damage the jacks by chewing on the soft lead covering to sharpen their teeth. Gibraltar building products 1 4 in. You may need to cut some roofing shingles back.

To anchor the jack lift up some shingles and drive roofing nails. The vent stack is the pipe leading to the main roof vent. Oatey 1 1 2 in to 3 in x 15 in plastic vent and pipe flashing. Roof jacks fit over plumbing vent pipes that protrude through the roof to keep them from leaking.

From there i located the top wall plates and dropped half inch lines off the 3 4 down into the walls for the bathrooms. Venting is required in a plumbing drain system to maintain atmospheric pressure in the pipes. If you have squirrels in your area there is a good chance the lead roof jacks on your home need to be replaced. No matter the type is a pipe boot becomes weathered or damaged a roof leak can occur.

Our strong steel design provides maximum leak protection with a press sealed built in roof flashing. The lower half of the jack rests on top of shingles. Without proper venting flowing water creates negative pressure. For pricing and availability.

Slip the jack under the roof shingles at its upper half. Poke the vent pipe up through the rubber flange. Oatey retro master roof flashing 1 4 in to 4 in x 8 in epdm rubber vent and pipe flashing. Tying in to a plumbing vent stack.

There are pipe boots installed on plumbing vent pipes that penetrate through roofs.