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.
Why is my roof leak in my bathroom vent.
The isn t a roof leak.
Check the vent s damper or protective cover and ensure it s in proper working order.
Roof vents serve an important purpose.
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.
Roof leaks around vent pipes is relatively common.
This leak is caused by condensation in the pipe that leads from the exhaust fan.
Leak around the bathroom vent on the bathroom ceiling.
You re sitting in the bathroom reading your favorite magazine happily taking care of business when all of a sudden you fee.
Besides the roof it is also possible though unlikely that your bathroom fan vent goes to the exterior vertical wall and it may have just enough slope that water is still dripping through vent hose and into your bathroom.
Water from the roof.
It s also possible that the vapor barrier installed in the roof is developing condensation as a result of poor insulation and the water is pooling.
Be sure to turn off the breaker to the vent until the issue is resolved to help prevent a ceiling fan fire and place a bucket below the leak to prevent further water.
This is why you have to take care of leaks before they can start the spread of mold and mildew.
This keeps your attic cooler in the summer and helps extend the life of your roof.
There are many possible parts of the roof potentially leaking but one of the most common ones is the area around the roof vent.
Areas where it might be leaking from.
My recommendation for a replacement roof vent cover is the builder s best roof vent cap.
Roof vents come in a variety of styles.
It s that time of year again.
They allow air circulation under your roof and allow air inside your attic to circulate with the air outside your attic.
Another potential source is a buildup of ice on the roof in winter which may melt in reaction to the warm air from the bathroom.
The roof vent pipe is installed cut through the roof and around the pipe attached to the roof is surrounded with rubber boot as insulation for the gap between the pipe and roof.