Plumb vent near valley - InspectionNews

dan orourke · #1 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 08:50 AM

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Rick Hurst · #2 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 08:56 AM

Being near the valley is not so much of a problem as it not flashed properly. I see some exposed nail heads too.

Its a leaker if not already.

Vent pipe doesn't appear to be painted either.

Rick

imported_John Smith · #3 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 11:33 AM

I agree with Rick. Its terribly flashed. Looks like amateur work. Could it be that a squirrel ate off the original flashing and the home owner covered it up with this Home Depot part.

I wasn't aware of a requirement for painting vent pipe. I guess all the ones I see are covered. UV protection?

Martin lehman · #4 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 12:48 PM

Those Home Depot rubber gromets are a joke. These are a problem, not a solution.

Brian E Kelly · #5 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 02:12 PM

Where is it stated the PVC vent pipe must be UV protected (painted) I have only seen one or two painted and with in 1-3 years the paint is pealing off and looks like Hel_.

Michael Thomas · #6 (**permalink**) 07-06-2007, 02:14 PM

The valley needs to be flashed to a min 18" from the center, roof penetrations closer than this compromise the flashing.