ROOF REPAIRS DONE RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
PLUMBING VENT FLASHING
Flashings in your roof are something that every house requires, and your roof needs different types of flashing. Depending on your roof type, the flashings differ. The plumbing vent flashing in Houston is the main cause of roof leaks. It is necessary for removing septic and plumbing odors from homes. In Houston, every house, on average, has around eight plumbing vents flashing. Moreover, they come in a large variety of styles. The most common are the Rubber boot flashings, galvanized or aluminum standard rubber collar flashing, Economy Lead flashing or Houston Coded flashing, bullet boots, and the newest and best plumbing vent flashing, the Ultimate Pipe flashing. Depending on the knowledge of your previous roofer, every flashing has a different application. We consider the complexity of your roof, your surrounding environment, and whether your shingle type requires flashing. You don’t need lead flashing in areas with many trees and squirrels. This is because squirrels chew on it, which can cause leaks. Another thing that can make a plumbing vent flashing leak, which is the most common, is poor installation! Rubber boots and aluminum standard rubber collar flashings only last 8 – 12 years. Most of these flashing you aren’t supposed to paint, so when the roofer paints the flashing, they shorten the life expectancy of the rubber. To meet your HOA Requirements and enhance curb appeal. We removed the shingles and underlayment around the flashing to fix a plumbing vent flashing leak. Excessive moisture will damage the plywood if you don’t do it this way. This will cause complete leakage, regardless of the caulking, shingles, or leak barrier you use. It will still leak! We make sure the transition from the new shingles to the old shingles is re-caulked with roof cement. Call us for a free estimate to replace your leaky plumbing vent flashing. We’ll make sure it’s done correctly the first time.