We had assembled the exhaust vent pipes using pvc pipe that goes up through the ceiling and on into the attic where it connects via a y pipe to the main vent pipe going out to the roof.
Pvc pipe in attic leaking.
How to make leak proof connections fast whether you re using pvc abs or cpvc.
The gray stuff is blown insulation.
Anyways i ve put some epoxy leak fixer around the joint and i imagine that will fix the problem.
Of pipe two cuts.
Square pipe ends fit snugly into the fittings allowing plenty of contact area for the solvent cement.
In this case there will be no secondary drain pipe up high.
The pipe is parallel to the ground.
The leaking may first be seen in the attic but if you don t catch it right away you may see water coming into the house dripping on the floor.
A roof that leaks around a vent pipe is a common cause of small water stains on a ceiling or water leaking into a home.
Water leaking from a copper pipe on the side of the house.
The leak can often be repaired by.
Pvc coupling or insert a 3 in to 4 in.
Most likely water leaking from a copper pipe or elbow shaped fitting down low is an indication that the prv pressure relief valve on your water heater is.
Plus common mistakes to avoid and how to fix them.
Get clean square cuts with a fine tooth saw and a homemade guide.
Then either glue in a proper 3 in to 4 in.
If the pvc is part of the drainage system don t run.
I have this pvc pipe in my attic that is leaking at this joint in the photo.
It s easier to locate the leak if you still have water or fluid running through it.
Locate the leak in the pvc pipe and mark with a grease pencil or marker it so you can locate it later.
Even though you may think by looking at the photo that it is vertical.
Turn off the supply of fluid to the pvc pipe via the shut off valve if the pvc pipe is a supply line.
The easiest solution is to saw out the caulked joint removing about 1 in.
Roof leaks around vent pipes is relatively common.
The low pipe acts in the same way it would from a unit in the attic.
