DIY Pipe Boot (Roof Vent) Replacement with "The Roofing Chick" of Feller Roofing
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2024
- NOTE: We have updated this video as of November 2023!
Watch the new video here: • DIY Pipe Boot (Roof Ve...
Video Notes:
Ami Feller Wells with Feller Roofing of New Braunfels offers a DIY lesson in pipe boot (sometimes called Roof Vent) replacement.
Feller Roofing of New Braunfels is a GAF Master Elite Contractor, the #1 roofing contractor in New Braunfels. We provide roof repairs and replacements to New Braunfels, Cibolo, Canyon Lake, Converse, Universal City, and San Antonio Texas.
Our company founder is Ami Feller Wells, known in this region as the "Roofer Chick" - a female entrepreneur and leader in her community that encourages other women to be brave and bold in running their own businesses.
***Subscribe to our TH-cam Channel here:
****You can find out more about Feller Roofing on our website
www.fellerroof...
*********Find Feller Roofing and "The Roofer Chick" on Social Media:
/ fellerroofingnb
/ fellerroofingnb
Great video. No small talk or BSing. Just a straight up tutorial. This will help me later on this week!
I am so glad you found it to be useful! That's my goal!
Good video except for the nailing down of the new boot; 1st place the new boot will fail is where you placed the nails at the bottom of the flange, there is no way to permanently seal or protect the roof and nail once you put a nail through the boot flange. By placing 2 nails at the top of the flange and 1 or 2 on each side you provide adequate holding power and the nails are protected under the adjacent shingles, I always add additional sealer to the nails in the boot flange for extra safety as well as putting a ring of sealant on the bottom of the boot flange, call me crazy but extra time, effort, sealant and nailing down the new boot under the shingles is a much better option in my opinion.
Thanks for the feedback! I agree with you on the nails at the bottom of the flange. I made this video in like 2012 and it's done super well. I redid it this year and used a lead boot and didn't put nails in the flange. And I also put sealant under it! You should go check it out. But this original video is still the one that's trending like MAD. It's been fun. It even got accidentally deleted once and still clawed it's way back up to the top.
Excellent tutorial. I've had buckets in the washroom on standby for rainy days for the last 6 months. Waiting for the warm weather which has finally arrived to get up there and change the boot. Thanks for the boost of confidence!
You can do this! Let me know how it goes!
@@amifeller thanks we got full sun the rest of the week. In Toronto North 🇨🇦
Great to see women doing this traditional male job!!
We gotta keep those boys on their toes! Thanks for watching! :-)
Loved your video. My mother was a do it yourselfer. She could out work most men. When I started to watch your video I thought of her. She passed in 14 at the age of 85. You are a blessing. Thanks very much. How do you stay so clean? Love the video.
Your momma sounds like my kind of girl! I'm sure you miss her. I mostly do sales now and not installations so I generally stay pretty clean. Thanks for watching!!!
Outstanding job! I get to replace 3 of them this summer. Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge.
It's not as hard as it looks! Thanks for watching and supporting!
Excellent video. Thank you. No BS, straight up facts and how-to.
Thanks for watching!
It's nice to see a knowledgeable woman, doing what is generally a man's job. Great video, thanks.
Thanks for watching!!!!
I just wanted to say thank you. I’m currently on chemotherapy and my husband is deployed a lot and we just bought a house that was built in the 1930s . so thank you for making videos like these because we can’t afford to actually hire someone to do it.
I'm so glad to be of service! Where are you located?
@@rooferchicks Portsmouth Virginia
Too far for us to help!
I'm always happy to see a female with hand working brains.
Taking care of business thanks!
Thank you for the awesome video that most home owners can follow. What a joke all of the comments correcting and telling what you should have done differently. Your method worked perfectly for me
Haters are going to hate! Thank you for your uplifting comments and I'm glad you found it useful. I appreciate the positive feedback!
Helped me knock it out with this tutorial
Nothing makes me happier than hearing that! I'm so glad!
Amy! That is an excellent video! I had $1200 and $750 bids to do 6 jacks. I spent under $100 in jacks, shingles, and sealer. I am doing myself, good to know how to do!
You can do it!!!! I would have charged you $950 for 6 jacks. So your bids are reasonable but you can definitely do it.
Excellent job talking it through. So well explained and not any annoying use of jargon.
Thank you for watching and for the kind words. I appreciate it!
* Really appreciated your video, and the time it took you to answer all the comments.
I appreciate everyone watching it! I never thought it would do this well! 🙂
Amazing tutorial! Great job explaining and showing the steps.
Thank you for watching!!! :-)
Good to see female roofer .thought my wife and she one of my best
We just put together a whole crew of women!
I was so excited finding your video- we recently discovered ours is leaking. My husband and I watched a few videos so it looks easy enough. The issue, he's afraid of heights! So I volunteered. I decided I should watch another video to make sure it wasn't to hard.
I can't tell you how happy I was to find your video! I now have the confidence to give it a go! Thank you! 🤩
You can totally do this!
@@amifeller why don't you tell her that, usually the wood is rotted by the time they see the leak?
robert cooper Sometimes it is. But I don’t think it usually is.
@@amifeller it is, a vast majority of the time.
@@robertcooper96how are you ? is it a better idea to have those vents inside the attic?
They did the same thing on my roof and pulled the connecting boot off down below joining the two pipes. Sewer gas came thru the house . Ended up having to tear the wall out to reconnect the rubber connector . You should always cut 4 slits in the boot on the roof before pulling off. Food for thought.........
lib gunner That’s awful that that happened! Yuck 🤢! It must have had a weak point already to break like that, but nonetheless, I can see that pre-cutting it would be wise indeed. Most of the ones we repair already have a bad seal because the gasket part rotted.
That connection in the wall should have been abs or pvc and cemented in place not rubber with hose clamps, in the first place just saying...
Thank you! Excellent video. I learned a lot and I'm looking forward to stopping the indoor rainfall during storms.
Good luck! You can definitely do this!
Excellent video! Thank you! Subscribed! I *also* would paint the new boot's metal part's top and bottom at least two coats to prevent rust.
Yes, we do paint our new boots when we do them. I did not for this video. Probably because I didn't have any with me that day lol. I made this video in 2013!
I like this I've never seen your channel! Good for you cool glad to see a lady doing this !!! I'll be Looking out for more of your videos!!!
El.ranchero
Viva.🇲🇽
Work Construccion
Rufin like♡♡♡
❤❤❤❤❤❤
I love how she did this with a Diamond Bracelet on .
Elijah Arrington III my daddy used to buy me one every Christmas. I am certain the diamonds are not real, however I love them very much. You have a great eye for detail. 😉
nice catch :)
This is the type of work that keeps me in business and keeps money in my pocket. When I am called upon to fix somebody's mistake and make it right.
How magnanimous of you!
You're awesome. Thanks for explaining that clearly.
You are so welcome!
Nice video very thorough and considerate of time. Thank you!
Thanks for watching and also for the kind words of encouragement. I appreciate it!
This is simple, instructional and fun to watch. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Ami Feller lol
Thank u. I'm going to send my mom this video hopefully she put in a new roof boot on my house
You can do it 🤩
An excellent video and nice work. I have had to do this to every house I’ve owned and did my son’s house last year and my daughters house this year. I shared this video with both of them and told them next time you will have to do it yourselves as I am getting too old!
😊
HA! This made me laugh out loud! It is a good skill to have.
@Ross - roofing tar sucks. You should not use it on shingle roofs - only tile. And why are you being mean? Be nice. You'll live longer.
In florida u wont pass inspection without tar deff stops leaks
you just made it look so easy-great educational video -thanks!
Thank you!
The three of them worked well together.
You lost me :-)
Thank you!
Thank you for watching and supporting!
Nice work. Really handy knife too, who would have thought.
Thank you. I love hook blades!
I got lot of knowledge from your video
Thanks for watching and for the encouraging feedback!
Nice.
I always paint my pipe jacks to match the shingle color
We do as well. It’s such a classy finishing touch!
Great job Ami!
Outstanding Ami! Looks and sounds like you grew up roofing! ;) Great tutorial keep up the great work!
Thanks so much for watching and for your words of encouragement :-)
Thanks for all your tips. I gotta do this soon.
How’d it turn out?
El.ranchero
Viva.mexico
Work Construccion
Rufin love♡
Nice job great teacher.
Thanks for your support! It means a lot!
Nice job, new subscriber from Scotland.
So glad you could join us! Scotland is totally on my bucket list of places to visit.
Your houses really are made of cardboard even though you have the worst storms. 🤣 😜
Greetings from Germany 😜 👍
I lived in a house in Germany in the summer of 1992. It was attached to other homes on both sides, which was different for me. This was in Kiel. I don't remember the roof. I wasn't a roofer then!!!!! I'm guessing it was solid though. Es ist wunderbar mit dir zu sprechen!
@@amifeller Ich wohne in Kiel 🤣😜👍
@@bullifan Eckt toll!!!! Wie SpaB! Ich erinnere ich noch meine Addresse, aber ich soll es nicht am Internet sagen lol. Sie wohnen da noch glaube ich. Ich wonhnte bei meinem Austauschuler wir hatten als ich in der neunte Klasse hier war. Er war wie ein Brueder zu mir. Entschuldigung uber mein Deutsch - ich spreche es jetzt fast gar nicht.
@@rooferchicks Ich sage das nur mit den Häusern, weil ich Elektriker bin und die Leitung werden zu 99% in Deutschland in den Stein installiert und die Häuser in Deutschland sind auch zu 99% aus Stein und beton. Deswegen bin ich neidisch weil die meisten Häuser in den USA aus Holz sind und die elektro- Arbeit dann sehr einfach ist ;) I only say that about the houses because I am an electrician and 99% of the lines in Germany are installed in the stone and the houses in Germany are also 99% made of stone and concrete. That's why I'm jealous because most houses in the US are made of wood and then the electrical work is very easy ;)
@@bullifan Das wuerde es schwer machen! Auch, wir mussen immer hier das Dach wiederbauen und dabei haben wir immer Arbeit. HAHA sad but true.
Thanks for sharing! Great tutorial
Thanks for watching! And for the encouragement!
Get some metal roof screws (the type with the neoprene washers) for the bottom of the flashing. I have seen too many nails work loose over time.
You're absolutely correct! I don't carry a cordless screw gun though because I mostly do sales :-)
Thank you
Thoroughly helpful video. Thanks!
Thanks for the feedback! It means a lot to me!
Great job girl 👌 you must be a good appointment setter!
Thanks for watching!
Great work, ma'am!
Thanks for the support!
u should put a full U bead of sealant to both sides and top and dabs of sealant before installing new boot. the sealant at the bottom holds bottom of boot down so there are no exposed fasteners at the bottom.
I personally try to use as little sealant as possible. It breaks down over time and it also can create dams where you don’t want them and cause other problems. But I like the idea of using it to avoid using fasteners on the bottom of the flashing. That’s smart! Thanks!
@@rooferchicks yes u can create dams thats y i apply a upside-down U so no dams. I learned from old timers. Better not to have exposed nails anywhere. If u do have exposed nails. Apply sealant to the nail head but also apply a small cut of shingle into the sealant. If u have an exposed nail on metal set a small cut of same metal into sealant over the nails.
Hacks go around using caulk to seal things up. You face nail the bottom and caulk the exposed heads as she did.
@@johnlieb1 upside down u? That still creates damns at the top part of the u, water will sit there. Shouldn't have to put caulk underneath the boots.
@@jaked964 I agree with that but it's better to use some roofing screws with rubber grommets so there's no caulking used
Easier to cut around the rubber part of the old boot with the hook knife, instead of the caulk, which often tends to stick to the knife and gum it up. Remove the old boot. Then go sraight back and cut all the remaining crap off the pipe once the old boot is gone. Don't try to deal with the old caulking on the pipe at the end of the job. Clear that all away before fitting the new boot, then there's less chance of damaging the new boot while you're fiddling around trying to remove the old caulk.
Just my 2 cents. Do whatever you think is best....
Yeah that caulk was a booger. We don’t do that to ours! 🤣😂🤣
Great video thank you
Thank you for watching :-)
el.ranchero
buenos videos
construccion
work#1
Buen trabajo asii se ase saludos me gustan sus videos
Thank you very much! Thx for watching!
Great job
Thanks for watching!
how do you stay so clean working on roofs? i get dirty walking up the ladder.
andy artin I knew I was going to be on a video 😂
😁😁😁😁😁😁👍
I dont get that dirty on install myself its mainly tear off
@@rooferchicks ;)))
Why don't these pipes need any type of vented covering to keep debris out of them? Is that a rule or does it depend on environment?
Some people put wire over the top of them to keep squirrels out. We don't do that unless our customer asks. I've never heard of anyone having an issue with getting debris in them. It's just a vent pipe, so a little bit of debris probably wouldn't really hurt anything.
@@TheAmdike ok thanks.
Great video!!!
Thanks for watching!
With your new rubber sleeve, do you need to add glue with it around the pipe? Also will rain just go inside the pipe? Is that normal?
We do not apply sealant around the lip of the rubber sleeve/gasket although some contractors do. This sleeve is a gasket that so long as it is not compromised creates an automatic seal. And yes, rain will just go down inside the pipe. I am not a plumber, but this is a vent pipe that allows proper air flow so things keep moving in the pipes. If a little water gets in there, it doesn't hurt anything and will eventually evaporate out.
@@rooferchicks Thank you so much for the response and great videos.
@@Falcon408 Thanks for watching and supporting me!
Nicely Done 🔨
Bigmo Rivera there is now 😂
You hardly ever see women roofing. Its nice to see you working hard. If you hold your hand flat with palm up and have the nail inbetween your your fingers its easier to hand drive that way.
Stephen Moody yeah, I totally hammer like a girl! I also grip the handle too close up to the handle. 😂
@@rooferchicks thats funny, at least your out there getting it done. You always pick up new techniques over time.
Woman The Best🤗🤝👍
Thank you!!!
I think I'm in love.
Aaaaaaaw, thanks :-)
Good for you
Because thinking it's one thing and doing it
Well, if you get a job working for her company you can do all of the roofing you want. Loving being a roofer is a rough life. Good luck with your roofing career.
Hi just wondering if water will get in thru the side of the boot since it wasnt seal i bet i can get in thru side and eventually thru nail since is only seal on top and not under.
You bring up some good points and have an analytical mind. I made this video several years ago and now we always install ice and water shield underneath the shingles to help with a lot of the issues you are talking about. In general, water runs downhill, but when the wind is blowing sideways, you are right, water can sneak into crevices. And a good way to stop the water from blowing in would be to put sealant underneath the shingles that are laying on top of the pipe jacks. Although, I have never had a pipe jack leak that I replaced, and I do not put sealant under my shingles.
It's nice to see you on that roof again, so I decided I better suscribe. You are still making my day. Canada
No bead of sealant under the flashing?
No, at that time (2013) I didn't do that and I never ever did have one leak. We do that now. I actually made an updated video in 2023 but my 2013 one is still the one everyone sees! Thanks for the feedback!
Loved your video. I can't find the sealant that you used. All I can find is black. Maybe they have discontinued the clear?
Where did you look? I get it at Home Depot or Lowe's or my roofing supply house. Here's one on amazon: a.co/d/5unzc31
Thank you for the Amazon page. I was looking for the Loctite product that you showed in the video, and all couldn't find that one. This one will do just fine. Thanks again for your advice and video. @@rooferchicks
I made this video about 10 years ago. I've been through a few brands between now and then!
Thank you. @@rooferchicks
I hope it's ok to say this, but I like DIY videos by women better than the ones by men. (There's just not many of them out there.) The ones I've watched, done by women, are explained so much better. I need to put in a B-Vent pipe in my studio building for a propane heater, and this well help a ton. Thank you!
Thank you for the response and for the encouragement! Video really did well. It is about 10 years old now. I keep thinking about making a fresh copy!
You do a fine looking vent. Young lady. I have done my share in 40 yrs. Of roofing in san antonio
Thanks so much! SA is pretty much where I am. 😄
I would cut the shingles closer to the stack flange. Just how I learned.
Nice job, as I have one of these to do soon. I was looking at the Teks roofing screws, with the sealing washer.
Those are actually much better than nails. Just check the washers in about 10 years. They will eventually dry rot.
@@amifeller For christ sakes just use roofing nails. It has worked for almost 100 years. No need to re invent the wheel. You wont have to replace them in 10 years either. From a roofer with 18 years and thousands of roofs under their belt.
90% of this new fangled shit is just gimmicks and garbage.
I liked it
Thank you!
Well to nail or not to nail the bottom metal. On one hand they can blow upward and bend. There beads of roofing cement would prevent a leak for a few years. So its ok if you regularly inspect your roof. Which your suppose to do yearly. Also reuseing shingles dont hold up well. Better to use new shingles . I install skylights. I will never reuses after taking off again. And these were newer. Only time had to redo the job.
Completely agree! People don't inspect their roofs often enough. They are just "up there" and they forget about them. Installing skylights is definitely an art! We should do a video on that!
Will rubber break down fast under sun and weather?
Many roofer will just recommend reseal due to crack tar. My home was built in 1988 so I guess time to reseal or replace.
If we suspect leak under the old old boot, I guess a roofer can remove tiles and see. Do we need to need to replace paper? That can take more work.
I had a roofer who like to repair skylights and pipes due to roof leak that damaged walls and created mold in our upstairs bath and kitchen downstairs. He wants to removed tiles and lay new paper between my 2 skylights.
It seems to depend on the manufacturer - some of the super cheap ones break down quickly. Personally, I prefer lead boots - they cost a bit more, but then you don't have to worry about them. Sealant is a temporary solution and only lasts about 3 years. They do make rubber sleeves that you can just slide over the top of the bad pipe and those are actually pretty good and not very expensive. I don't know that they would pass a home inspection, probably. They work.
A chick roofing, made my day. Canada
Rodney Galbraith being appreciated made mine. Thank you!
Women roofing is nothing new, I used to work with a girl she worked harder than some of the guys I've worked with.
@@Fehrfamilyhomestead Well your girl is fun to watch eh. Her instructions are helpful to, ha. Your a blessed family.
@@rodneygalbraith4793 I didn't say that I worked with the woman in the video, I just mentioned that I used to work with one. I'm also from Canada, southwestern Ontario
el.ranchero
buen trabajo
rufin bueno
Did you nail on the factory glue strip?
I did. Good catch! I made this video in 2013 and that's an error I made.
You didn't think someone would catch this but I saw how you faded out when you messed up your first pipe boot when cutting the ring. You messed up and put the pipe boot on the roof above you while you cut the circle on a new one lol. A little advice too, you should put a little sealant on the pipe of flange itself before you put the shingles down over it. It'll help keep rain from backing over the sides of the flanges. It's good practice. Also, instead of using silicone, try elastomeric which will last a lot longer than a silicone on those nail heads. Instead of using silicone under shingles, good old fashioned Karnak or blackjack in a tube works much better as it is asphalt based like the shingles. Silicone really isn't that great anymore
You are right - you caught a blooper! I agree about putting sealant under the pipe jack, and honestly, ice and water too. I do get hesitant about putting sealant all over the place, because if water does get under there for whatever reason, it causes a damming effect and it's not good. So I'm not very sealant happy. Or blackjack either for that matter lol. I made this video like 10 years ago!!! Pretty crazy!
@@amifeller You still did the right thing though. I'm not crazy about going sealing crazy either but I basically just do a horseshoe from the left side of the flange on the pipe all the way up and over to the right. I agree, you shouldn't put it all the way around where it traps water. I see people caulking toilet bowl bases to the floor when you shouldn't do that either. You got to let water come out so you know you have a leak and or stop the water from causing rot from being trapped. I meant no offense from calling out your pipe boot lol. I'd be a liar if I said it doesn't happen to me and the guys once in a while. It was just funny because I knew exactly what happened. The shit that happens to us on that roof on a daily basis is never surprising. Stay safe out there!
@@JohnnyShingles I wasn't offended at all!!!! I'm impressed at your astuteness!
Very good
Thank you!!!
Ah, the love of calk... Roofs and siding are mechanical water shedding devices, not sealing. Calk eventually degrades. It shouldn't be used at all. Now, the glue tabs on shingles is an adhesive holding implementation to keep the shingles from flapping in a wind.
As for vent stack boot replacement, I just slide a new boot over the existing one and let it be as a "hat" or umbrella until the roof gets replaced.
Not a fan of exposed nails either. A small square of ice & water guard under the single or flashing with an exposed nail head.
Everyone doesn't get that the sealant degrades - thank you for saying that! Caulking the crap out of anything on a roof is definitely a temporary solution.
Doesn't the boot require caulk to seal to the piping? Won't hurt to have some caulk there anyway?
No, there's no need for calk at the boot/pipe interface. You'll just goober things up. The boot is designed to squeeze the pipe creating the seal all on its own.
Please read my original comment. "Roofs and siding are mechanical water shedding devices, not sealing. Calk eventually degrades. It shouldn't be used at all."
Let me repeat, calk will eventually degrade.
Great job and video! At my age I thought a review before I to it is a good idea and there’s always New materials. I like the clear roof adhesive!
Is it Nessasary to Seal the boot at the pipe if there both New ??
It is not necessary, no. Thanks for the positive feedback. 🙂
I will need to move my vent , its copper… is it ok to transfer from copper to pvc? That will make it lot easier cause this vent gos from like 2 inch pipe to like a 4 inch .. old house Thanks for the help
I don't see why you could not switch it to PVC. We see a lot of old lead pipes - they can be a challenge to work with - mostly because they can be too tall and thus they are difficult to cut down to the height they need to be in order for a lead pipe boot to work.
Thanks. I need to replace the pipe on a 120yr old house. The existing 2" pipe is wrotted and goes into a pipe housing that weighs 35lb pipe. The thing is honking big.
That sounds like a mess! Are you going to have to replace the pipe first? I know my brothers house he is having to run all new plumbing and electric. $$$$$$
6:19 Why did you just surface nailed the roof? Now that will need to rely on caulk. =(
That's the way we always did it (video is from 2012). Honestly, sometimes we still do it this way and sometimes we don't - especially with the lead boots I do not.
You forgot to seal up the old holes and forgot to add mastic under flashing for extra protection for repair
Armando Gutierrez I’ve never done that and never had an issue, but it’s not a bad idea!
Question why nail through the vent? Why not mastic underneath the vent with some nice strong mastic?
richie rich You could do it that way too if you wanted to - mastic doesn’t last for forever, it breaks down over time - but it’s all preference.
Well done 👍🏽
Thank you!
Awesome lady
Thanks so much! :-)
Muy buen video 👍 saludos.
Thank you!
Question! I need to replace a rubber boot on a metal roof. Can I unscrew the existing boot and screw on the new one? I don't want the screw holes from the previous boot to leak, but i also don't want to replace the metal sheet if I don't need to.
I think you can do it, but I would try to use a boot with a bigger base so it covers the old holes entirely. And I would fill the old holes with metal sealant just to be double sure.
I would use a boot like this. You secure them with screws that have a gasket on them. They come in different colors, and the base can be square or round. www.amsisupply.com/product/dektite-pipe-boots/?attribute_fitment-size=3%22+-+6-1%2F4%22&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8Y7u2J3f6wIVj_zjBx1o4QFaEAQYAyABEgIQBvD_BwE
@@amifeller awesome, thanks for the help!
TeeJay good luck!
Thanks for the video! Is a storm collar needed on this type of venting? An inspector recommended a storm collar be installed on a plumbing vent. Thank you in advance for any input!
This type of vent is for plumbing so it does not have a storm collar. The vents that have storm collars are generally for stoves and hot water heaters. The installation is a lot the same as what I demonstrated - but one extra thing is that you will want to run a bead of sealant around where the storm collar meets the vent pipe so that water cannot drip down.
Hot water heaters? Why heat hot water?
Where's your sun protection?
Gr8 vid
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch it and bonus for commenting!
All done gently but firmly..... I used to go out with a geezer bird who was a kick-boxing instructor. When we (I), finished the relationship, she came to my house at 2am and punched me in the nose. Blood all over the kitchen... Good to see a lady can do a rough job with finesse !
We find women have that finesse touch, as you put it. Thanks for watching us and supporting us! It means a lot!
@@rooferchicks My wife is anti "men's things" but very 'feminist' otherwise. When I ask her to spot me as I drive up my car ramps, she refuses, and says that is "men's stuff." If I leave the hood up, she says it makes her "physically sick" as she passes by and sees all that metal machinery. The upside is that I have invented all sorts of "helper" devices so I can do jobs on my own.... I asked her to hold my ladder last week and she held it like she was holding an ice cream cone.. I fell off backwards, but only from 4 feet up and I wasn't even scratched, but I Iearned my lesson. (again)... The conclusion is that men and women come in all sorts of varieties and the women that can do things should be encouraged because they can become every bit as competent as men and even more so. ps we all know men who can't change a light bulb
@@SunofYork Ha ha yes! I made the mistake of marrying a man one time who was anti "man things" and so I had to do all the fixing when everything broke. We humans definitely come in all shapes, sizes, and colors with different skill sets and talents. It's actually a pretty wonderful thing!
@@rooferchicks It is a wonderful thing, but sorting through 8 billion people in order to find out who is worth talking to (whilst avoiding the others), is a herculean and never ending task. When you do locate them, they are probably married to a jealous homicidal psycho, and therefore worthy of being approached with caution. Such is life, and our our only viable coping mechanism is to repeat to ourselves that we are right and they wrong...
nice job
Thank you!
I'd have used roof cement to reseal shingles, especially the butt joints of the shingle that you replaced.
JS
I don't like roof cement. It makes a mess and it's very difficult to remove later. But you do you!
Caulk doesn't last. Roof cement and flashing cement does.
El.ranchero
Work Construccion
Rufin love♡♡♡♡
We love to roof!!!!
exelente video amiga saludo me gustaria aprender mas
Gracias! Thanks for watching!
@@amifeller me gustaria aprender de t
Fantastic video! Now to go fix one of mine if this rain ever stops. Thank you!
You can do this!!!!
Thank you. I wanted to add a tee to my vent pipe to my washer machine box. I was wondering how the pipe from roof comes loose. I should replace the boot while I'm up there.
I'm not totally sure I understand the question, but you would have to cut it below the roof line and then you could pull it out. You'd want to cover the hole if you're totally removing it.
@@amifeller yeah thanks!! i added a washer machine to my house. trying to do the hook ups as professionally as possible without the use of rubber couplings. so once i make the cut on the pipe below roof line, i just have move the pipe up some to make a tee fit. Won't be doing it now because we have snow outside but when it warms up some.
@@stuntz0rZ Yep, you've got the right idea. I'm not a plumber, but the more you can "t" in those vents below roof level, the less penetrations you have on the roof, and thus you lower your risk for leaks (because every penetration is a potential leak point).
when all finished should you add sealant where the boot meets the pipe for extra protection?
It’s not necessary and makes it difficult the next time someone goes to replace it. In this video, someone had done that and that was what I was struggling to get off of there.
@@amifeller It's my understanding, (I'm not in the trade), that using the wrong product for so called extra protection on the seal, can actually cause the boot seal to fail.
@@65csx83 It sure makes it so you can't tell when it does fail. I hate it when people do that.
My daughter is buying a house soon. During the inspection, it was noted that all of the boots were compromised. As the house has 25-year shingles, and the house is 22 years old, I want to change the boots before the nasty winter weather, but am afraid that the ancient shingles will crack when changing the boots. Any suggestions, other than buying a square of shingles close to what the roof already has? Honestly, we just want to get through the winter, then she will have a metal roof installed as soon as possible.
Be careful!! Do a "brittle test" before doing any repairs
You can actually buy a sleeve that just slides over the top of the pipe - it’s not a long term solution but should last a year or two. Here’s a link.
www.homedepot.com/p/206792286
@@rooferchicks easiest fix for sure, wish they have some pics so we d know for sure lol
EXELENT< THANKS!!
Thank you!