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Roof Vent Pipe Stack Repairs

Your roof is the first defense between the damaging effects of the natural elements and your home. If it is not in top condition and good repair the effects can be costly and troublesome. There are various reasons why your roof may have developed a water leak. The first time you notice a leak inside your home call your roofing repair contractor immediately to investigate before serious harm is done.

Take a look at your roof and you will notice one or more vent stack pipes that appear to emerge through the roofing material. The points at which the pipes pierce the roof are critical areas of concern for preventing a leaky roof. Even if you have a relatively new roof these pipes can be a nuisance. There are several things that can go wrong due to issues with the pipe itself or with the method used for installation. Roof vent pipe stack repair will take care of the problem.

Your roofing repair contractor will inspect the pipe for deterioration in the vertical seams and failure to seal the weather collar that protects the shroud on the bottom of the pipe. Lack of integrity in these seams is like a wide open door to water during heavy rain storms. Melting snow and ice can also back up and leak through worn vent stack pipes.

The other most common issue occurs when the metal flashing for the pipe flush with the roof is installed above the roofing material. The caulking used to seal the flashing is directly exposed to the sunlight and weather. Eventually it begins to pull away from the roof.  It is only a matter of time before the water finds a way to seep through gaps in the caulking and get trapped under the flashing. Once it finds the nails used to attach the shingles it invades the interior structure of the roof and causes damage.

Roof vent pipe stack repair should be done before the water has the opportunity to ruin your ceilings and walls. It is also advised to have your roof inspected periodically for weaknesses before any water gets inside and causes mould and structural damage. If you would like to learn more about professional roofing please visit the National Roofing Contractors Association website at http://www.nrca.net/.