How To Replace A Roof Vent Cap

Position an extension ladder at the edge of the roof in line with the rain cap that will be replaced.

How to replace a roof vent cap.

There are a number of key steps you need to take to avoid mucking this part up. If you need to replace some of the caps here s how to do it. You need to gently pry up the overlapping cap shingle next to the cap you want to replace. Carefully pry up the shingles around the roof jack using a flat pry bar.

Slide a new roof jack sized to fit your vent pipe. Check out the updated video here. How to replace a rooftop cap 1. Cut and bend a shingle to conform to the shape of the peak of the roof.

Works for any size pipe. Video turorial on how to change out a plumbing vent boot. Back about 1 inch you ll see a roofing nail. Pry up the old jack and remove it by pulling it up over the vent pipe.

Grip the cap with both hands and attempt. Slide the pry bar under the nail head and gently pry the nail. To replace a damaged roof vent jack on your home. Loosen and remove the small sheet metal screws that secure the base of the cap to the riser using the appropriate.

Hammer a roofing nail on each side of the shingle five inches from the bottom edges and one inch from the side edge.