Look for rust holes or gaps around metal vents required for cast iron waste lines.
Replacing a roof vent pipe.
What is a plumbing vent.
If you have a leak in the general area of a plumbing vent check the condition of the vent flashing.
Coupling handy or didn t want the hassle of making a proper connection.
However our best guess is that the plumber stuck a 4 in.
Plumbing vent flashings are notorious spots for roof leaks.
Just as drain pipes remove water and waste from your home the plumbing vent pipe also known as a plumbing air vent removes gas and odors it also allows fresh air into the plumbing system to help water flow smoothly through the drain pipes however no water.
This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to create a watertight seal around a vent pipe.
Pipe through the roof sheathing before the roofers came so they could flash the vent into the shingles.
The plumbing vent also known as a vent stack helps regulate the air pressure in your plumbing system.