Duke76
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I've been trying to locate a leak that originates in the attic when it rains. I finally found the problem. The waste drain stack comes out of an interior wall, runs horizontally for about 20 feet, then turns vertical again up through the roof. The problem is that the horizontal run is slightly sloped away from the interior wall. Rain enters the vertical and has no where to go. The pipe is leaking from the joint of the 90 degree ewhere it connects to the vertical pipe.
Can I simply raise the horizontal pipe with a piece of wood so that it drains back to the drain system ?
I assume it would be better to replace the leaking elbow but there is no flooring, lots of insulation, and tight work space so I would rather not get that involved.
The vertical pipe seems to be loose at the top where it goes through the roof. From outside the house the pipe is metal so I assume there is some sort of a fitting. Is it supposed to be loose ?
Thank you for your help.
Can I simply raise the horizontal pipe with a piece of wood so that it drains back to the drain system ?
I assume it would be better to replace the leaking elbow but there is no flooring, lots of insulation, and tight work space so I would rather not get that involved.
The vertical pipe seems to be loose at the top where it goes through the roof. From outside the house the pipe is metal so I assume there is some sort of a fitting. Is it supposed to be loose ?
Thank you for your help.