Pipe Jacks That Go Into The Attic

The vents also allow gases to safely escape through the roof.

Pipe jacks that go into the attic. Purchase a roof jack with a rubber flange that will seal a 4 inch pipe. Venting is required in a plumbing drain system to maintain atmospheric pressure in the pipes. In other areas a metal pipe is required. Anchor the drainpipe with straps.

Some areas allow for a plastic pipe to extend out the roof shown. The purpose of the lead covering is to prevent rainwater from leaking into the attic and resulting in roof rot. You can go years without having animal damage to these roof jacks. The plumbing venting helps to create neutral or equalized air pressure throughout the waste pipe system.

Tying in to a plumbing vent stack. A roof that leaks around a vent pipe is a common cause of small water stains on a ceiling or water leaking into a home. It is a vertical pipe attached to a drain line and runs through the roof of your home. Aluminum base vent pipe flashing with adjustable rubber collar in black.

The vent stack is the pipe leading to the main roof vent. Guide the vent pipe up through the hole and into the attic or room above and slip its lower end into the fitting at the floor. For a 1 1 2 inch vent pipe a 2 1 2 inch hole is sufficient. 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.

Roof leaks around vent pipes is relatively common. Vent caps provide protection from rain snow and debris. Pipe vents provide air a way into waste pipes to prevent siphoning of plumbing traps. Except for floor drains just about all plumbing fixtures need a vent.

Our strong steel design provides maximum leak protection with a press sealed built in roof flashing. Check local codes for the correct way to install a roof jack. Without proper venting flowing water creates negative pressure. Gibraltar building products 1 4 in.

In most areas you will need to install a 4 inch pipe.