Can a Cracked Vent Pipe Boot Cause a Roof Leak in Myrtle Beach?

Yes. A cracked vent pipe boot is one of the most common causes of roof leaks in Myrtle Beach. The rubber collar that seals around plumbing vent pipes dries out and cracks in the coastal sun, letting rain run down the pipe into the attic. Replacing the boot is usually a quick, affordable repair.

What Is a Vent Pipe Boot?

Plumbing vent pipes stick up through the roof to let sewer gases escape. A flashing with a rubber collar, called a pipe boot, slips over the pipe and seals the gap between the pipe and the shingles.

How Do I Know If My Pipe Boot Is Leaking?

• A ceiling stain near a bathroom, kitchen or laundry room.
• Water stains on the pipe or wood around it in the attic.
• A rubber collar that looks cracked, split or pulled away from the pipe.

For more help tracking a leak, read how to find where your roof is leaking.

How Is a Leaking Pipe Boot Repaired?

The roofer lifts the surrounding shingles, removes the old boot, installs a new one and seals the shingles back over it. It is a common roof repair and is often done as part of a roof tune-up.

Do New Roofs Come With New Pipe Boots?

They should. When Honest Roofers installs a new roof, we put on all new pipe flashings, plus roof vents or a ridge vent depending on your roof pitch. That is part of every roof replacement in Myrtle Beach we do, so you are not left with old parts on a new roof.