How To Remove Vent Pipe From Roof

If the vent has a cap you ll need the screwdriver to unscrew it.

How to remove vent pipe from roof.

Just as drain pipes remove water and waste from your home the plumbing vent pipe also known as a plumbing air vent removes gas and odors. It also allows fresh air into the plumbing system to help water flow smoothly through the drain. Crank the auger handle clockwise to extend the cable through the pipe so that it reaches and breaks up the clog. Do this downward and upward in the vent pipe if necessary.

Twist the cap as you lift it off the end of. Remove the fasteners that secure the rain cap to the top of the vent pipe with a screwdriver or nut driver. Crank the handle counterclockwise to retract the cable once you have cleared out the clog. 1 remove nails holding down shingles above the pip.

Access the roof using an extension ladder. Remove the vent pipe cap if required inspect the inside of the vent pipe with a bright flashlight. If you can t see the clog grab your drain auger. The plumbing vent also known as a vent stack helps regulate the air pressure in your plumbing system.

Bring a screwdriver and a garden hose with an adjustable nozzle with you when you climb onto the roof. The purpose of the garden.