How To Install Roof Vent Boot

Center the vents on the peak of your roof so the sides of the vent lay flat on the roof.

How to install roof vent boot.

Apply a liberal amount of silicone sealer to the old rubber boot. You do not want to get the sealer between the rubber boot and on the plastic pipe. Video turorial on how to change out a plumbing vent boot. Slide the new boot over top and make sure it is sealed completely between the old and new boot.

I put in enough material that it squished out around the entire outside perimeter. If you need to cut the vent to fit at the end of your roof use a utility knife to make it flush with your home. How to attach a roof boot step 1 clean pipe. Using a sawzall cut any roofing nails in the area of the lower mounting plate flush with the sheathing.

You will have to. The pipe that you plan on fitting with the roof boot needs to be clean and free of old caulk. Hold the vent piece in place until you can nail it down. The peel and stick roof boot comes ready to use for any size pipe vent.

In this video i cover installing a roof boot for a vent pipe in a metal roof. Next use a reciprocating saw with a rough in blade to cut the out the marked template. The metal i m using is called crinkle black i purchased all my materials at h. Step 2 cut roof boot to size.

Step 3 fit the roof boot. After selecting an area to install from inside the building square the template between the roof rafters and outline with a marker. Be sure to like and subscribe in order to help me bring you more helpful videos filled with tips and tricks i ve learned over the years.