Removing Pvc Pipe From Roof

Cleaning pvc pipe the easy way.

Removing pvc pipe from roof.

No matter the type is a pipe boot becomes weathered or damaged a roof leak can occur. After removing the heat and grasping the end of the pipe with pliers you should be able to rotate it. We use the saw and chisel primer and fire as well as a heated co. The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury or death.

Those white plastic pvc pipes jutting out of your roof have little to do with your roof and a lot to do with your home s plumbing system. They worked but it requ. Point the dryer into the joint and keep it there until the plastic turns soft. My pvc vent pipes have tar slapped all over them i wanted to clean the tar off before the new roof goes on.

I tried pipe cleaner acetone sanding steel wool and paint remover. I had plenty of time to experiement. What solvent will take the tar off. Without that vent and there s one connected to every drain in your house the water leaving your sinks showers and toilets would slow and hiccup and not have smooth operation.

My recent project called for 200 feet of pvc pipe. Chris shows you how to remove a pvc pipe from a pvc fitting using three different methods. This is true whether the roof is sloped or flat but the type of pipe boot depends on the type of roof.