Was on my roof doing some minor tar patching around the plumbing vents and noticed that I could clearly see water standing inside the vent pipe no more than a foot from the top. I'm no plumber but I am sure this can't be right. This is about a 3 inch size vent coming up from a full bathroom. Other than noticing the water in the pipe, I have not had any problems inside the house. Any advice on this and is there a do-it-yourself fix?
#Water in roof vent
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Kingsotall
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If there are no draining issues it must be blocked near the roof penetration and that's why you can see standing water. Find something with some length, like a fishing pole and see how far down it will go.
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If there is standing water near the roof line, the obstruction must be below this standing water or the water would be coming out of all the fixtures in your house.
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About the only way that could happen is if the pipe makes a turn somewhere below the roof. If so, a hose or other flexible item, should be able to push through it and dislodge the plug of leaves.
About the only way that could happen is if the pipe makes a turn somewhere below the roof. If so, a hose or other flexible item, should be able to push through it and dislodge the plug of leaves.
