I noticed a rust colored stain in a small area on the ceiling. The house was a little more than 10 yr old, so I never considered that a roof boot had been compromised ............. but that was the problem. I'm a lazy homeowner. Your videos help me learn the things that I need to look for. Thanks!
Found broken boot from service mast on ground today after a strong wind storm last night. Mast is probably 25+ years old so the boot likely met its life expectancy. Was looking for options to replace the boot without disconnecting mast head and wiring and this looks like the ideal product for the job. Thank you for sharing!
I used a product that covers the existing boot and all. I can't remember the name, but it's supposed to last as long as you own your building. I had it re-roofed three years ago, and the roofers just left it as it was before. I feel secure with it.
I appreciate the video. Great info. The only think I would have don't different is I would have put a bead of caulk down the left and right sides and not put the 4 nails at the bottom.
I had a leak from a sink stack all the way to the basement, boot looked fine but I ended up putting roof cement all around the boot on the roof. 2 days later we had 2-3 inches of rain, no leaks anymore.
Great video and well executed repair! It's important to go slow and get it done right without destroying the shingles, just as you've done. Thank you for the content.
Don't you have to seal the cutout for the pipe too? I would think it would be a good idea to throw some sealant around the pipe there, but I'm not a roofer either, lol.
@@EverydayHomeRepairs considering very rarely is it a bad move to add more sealant, as long as you prepare the surface and apply the sealant correctly, its always better to have extra when it comes to water/rain protection. The cost for the sealant is negligible when compared against possible water damage in the future
You shouldn’t nail the front side of the boot ever. Plumbing and electrical boots are designed to work like a shingle in that only the top gets nailed that will be covered by the shingle above. By nailing the bottom you are only creating a possible leak
Yikes, the electrical mast? My only advice to any DIYer would be to stay away and call a pro, or indeed get the utility to cut the power from the transformer on their pole. Don't be the shortcut for the power company to find ground! Your heart cannot handle it. I'm glad you got through this ok. The ladder up to the base of the mast likely kept you out of trouble. But if this were to require putting your whole body on the roof to get the job done, sorry, no, you're too close to bzzzzt, please stay away!
Hey I installed this (thank you!) But then it turned out my leak was actually coming from the guy wire bases for the pole. A roof repairman fixed it but he put the shingles OVER the rubber base of this boot rather than leaving the rubber base on top of the shingles as this video suggests. Should I worry about this? I feel it invites water under the shingles- but he did put a water barrier under it on the next layer.🤷🏻♀️
I've watched roofing companies here in FL just cut and wrap a galvanize boot around the pipe fill it with roof sealant and secure it with hose clamps.. SMH! Somehow this passes inspection.
Good job ,but you made a mistake, but u never nail on the bottom instead use silcone. In five years those nails gonna rust and the pipe is gonna come loose.
why do electrical masts need a plastic/rubber boot? the sun eventually wears them out ans you get leaks. Why cant they be metal so they can last longer?
I noticed a rust colored stain in a small area on the ceiling. The house was a little more than 10 yr old, so I never considered that a roof boot had been compromised ............. but that was the problem. I'm a lazy homeowner. Your videos help me learn the things that I need to look for. Thanks!
We are alway some level of lazy. I just focus on one task at a time and eventually progress is made 👍
Found broken boot from service mast on ground today after a strong wind storm last night. Mast is probably 25+ years old so the boot likely met its life expectancy. Was looking for options to replace the boot without disconnecting mast head and wiring and this looks like the ideal product for the job. Thank you for sharing!
Sir I enjoy your tutorial videos…it helps me a lot without being a pro…I’m good at observing and working with my hands.
I used a product that covers the existing boot and all. I can't remember the name, but it's supposed to last as long as you own your building. I had it re-roofed three years ago, and the roofers just left it as it was before. I feel secure with it.
You learn something new every day thanks. You look pretty comfortable on that latter two and you’re filming great job
I appreciate the video. Great info. The only think I would have don't different is I would have put a bead of caulk down the left and right sides and not put the 4 nails at the bottom.
Never seen those before. Thanks.
Super handy.
Thank you ! Finally found your video on installing a mast boot seal ! Awesome
Bad ass bro thanks! I just happwn to own a old home that needs tjat kind of repairs
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If you have a Menards by you. They also have them in stock
I had a leak from a sink stack all the way to the basement, boot looked fine but I ended up putting roof cement all around the boot on the roof. 2 days later we had 2-3 inches of rain, no leaks anymore.
I would say a 2-3 inch rain is a good test 👍
Nice trick! That boot looks really useful, but at $70 I'm definitely going to measure twice and cut once.
Great video and well executed repair! It's important to go slow and get it done right without destroying the shingles, just as you've done.
Thank you for the content.
You bet!
I would've glued the bottom half (exposed) w/the sealant instead of driving nails and sealing on top.
Thank you for the video. For clarification, can the metal component be safely pressed or touched?
It would be so luxurious as a buyer to be able to demand something be fixed! 😆
Right now, seems like everyone is just buying As Is so they can get the deal done. Super Seller’s Market 💥
Great Scott! Thank you very much 👍👍👍
You bet!
Don't you have to seal the cutout for the pipe too? I would think it would be a good idea to throw some sealant around the pipe there, but I'm not a roofer either, lol.
If you have a tight seal around the pipe you should be good. I think some guys just throw sealant all over everything to feel safe.
@@EverydayHomeRepairs considering very rarely is it a bad move to add more sealant, as long as you prepare the surface and apply the sealant correctly, its always better to have extra when it comes to water/rain protection. The cost for the sealant is negligible when compared against possible water damage in the future
You shouldn’t nail the front side of the boot ever. Plumbing and electrical boots are designed to work like a shingle in that only the top gets nailed that will be covered by the shingle above. By nailing the bottom you are only creating a possible leak
Is that actually water tight between the seal and the pipe? Seems like it would need some caulking around that top edge.
Yikes, the electrical mast? My only advice to any DIYer would be to stay away and call a pro, or indeed get the utility to cut the power from the transformer on their pole.
Don't be the shortcut for the power company to find ground! Your heart cannot handle it.
I'm glad you got through this ok. The ladder up to the base of the mast likely kept you out of trouble. But if this were to require putting your whole body on the roof to get the job done, sorry, no, you're too close to bzzzzt, please stay away!
good video but im curious as to why not just use a 2-peice lead?
Didn't see the link for boot to roofrepair
Hey I installed this (thank you!) But then it turned out my leak was actually coming from the guy wire bases for the pole. A roof repairman fixed it but he put the shingles OVER the rubber base of this boot rather than leaving the rubber base on top of the shingles as this video suggests. Should I worry about this? I feel it invites water under the shingles- but he did put a water barrier under it on the next layer.🤷🏻♀️
I would have put some sealant on the edges of the boot, too.
I've watched roofing companies here in FL just cut and wrap a galvanize boot around the pipe fill it with roof sealant and secure it with hose clamps.. SMH! Somehow this passes inspection.
No ice & water over top edge of new boot?
Great tip! Thanks- great job!!
Thank you!
Mine is just like this one. Cracked on top and not even adhered on bottom. My soffit above the meter is starting to rot.
Good workmanlike job-
Cool! Thanks.
Were do you purchase the claps. I ordered the boot but the claps did not come with it.
Just add a little silicone. Will be good for another 6 months.
Not sure the new buyer would agree 😉
Good job ,but you made a mistake, but u never nail on the bottom instead use silcone. In five years those nails gonna rust and the pipe is gonna come loose.
Thanks for the feedback Jason.
Buen. Video compa
Can those boots be easily opened and re-closed?
Anyone know what this boot is called on xactimate?
why do electrical masts need a plastic/rubber boot? the sun eventually wears them out ans you get leaks. Why cant they be metal so they can last longer?
Use cooper that’s what they use on slate roofs
I use aluminum and dont have to touch it, no need to worry about plastic
Slow down at certain parts (removing shingles, applying sealant) and show us exactly what u are doing plz
Thanks for the feedback. I try to balance the line of showing all parts but not boring people. Good to get feedback and I appreciate it.
Where do you purchase the split boot ?
I got this one at Menards but you can also order online amzn.to/3cgfQCK but the price seems a it crazy.
Well done.
Where do you live? Are you from LA
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that first row of shingles should of been above the boot.
What about the face nails on the boot that will surely leak 😂😂😂
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DO NOT DO THIS ^^^^^
YOU WILL FUCK IT UP