Worst roof ever - vent pipe collar repair

Worst roof ever installed - leaking vent pipe collar repair. It looks like someone tried to do a pipe collar repair previously. Just a few minutes into the repair it was obvious they didn't know what they were doing!
It appeared they cut shingle short and just tucked them under the next shingle. We removed the plastic pipe boot to install an aluminum one as well as installed a pipe vent cap. please hit the thumbs up button and subscribe to the Grand Roofing channel, so you don't miss another video.
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[@mrdecade123]

That good old 1AM content - Laying in bed, knowing nothing about roofs yet still enjoying this video. Great work.

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Haha thanks

[@ImEpicc]

Legit, i kinda want to see a good roof :D

[@jdw0909]

Same! Literally 1:10 am! Watching content to help with my own roof

[@robsmith4884]

This made me laugh because it’s true.

[@Faust_77]

Tanks to Gravity it all works. Shingle Logic.. One piece under the other.. Very satisfying.

[@sublimefreak2244]

Clean repair 👍🏻

[@itaintrocketscience]

I’m an electrician that somehow ended up on a roofing channel. I subscribed anyway, because it looks cool and, this dude seems to know what he’s doing.

[@apaches04soccer]

these are the roofers we need, not the ' cutting corners make it easier' ones

[@LTDANMAN44]

I RESPECT ROOFERS. TY FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK

[@taylorsutherland6973]

Well done! Only thing i do is to use metal roofing screws on the e or 3 exposed fasteners on the bottom of the flashing. I feel they will last tue life of the roof vs. spotting nails on the aluminum.

[@danmoore5508]

Good to see someone who takes pride in work not a roofer do commercial refrigeration and see a lot of hacks in my line as well good to see there are people who take pride in what they do not to look good but to do it right because it’s the right thing to do

[@allinking757]

I have been roofing for almost 25 years. Been in business for 12. I've watched all your videos and every single thing you do and your methods, are identical to mine. Its nice to fi ally see a fellow roofer who actually knows what they are doing and talking about. Keep up the great work. Guys like you and me are actually giving roofers a GOOD name. Cheers brother Above it all Roofing PEI Canada

[@user-ju3od5gy5q]

This is an excellent video. No-nonsense type info or music, etc.. Quality work. Wonder if a quality national co like abc supply would hookup with you on some type of videos?

[@paulmcwilliams9998]

Your content is great.here in Vermont it's middle of winter and roofs are covered with snow.its way harder to make money in winter in Vermont

[@meanderingwithmuddypaw]

Yeah, I really like the POV mounted camera videos ... a birds-eye view of what you do and how you're doing it. Almost ASMR ... LOL. Thanks for the great videos - Muddypaw🐾

[@georgegroot9704]

As much as I hate to admit it, I got tired of replacing neoprene boots all the time. We all know that they only last 5 to 10 years before UV damage makes them split. So I started doing one of two things, convince the homeowner to upgrade to lead boots, or just slap a repair collar on it and be done. I saw no reason to pull shingles to only put another crappy neoprene boot back on it. Probably just me being lazy, but the result was exactly the same.

[@Iamthathillbilly]

Plastic boots on almost every roof I’ve ever torn off, very rarely were they leaking and if they were the roof was past it’s lifespan anyways

[@georgegroot9704]

@@Iamthathillbilly I assume you are in Canada. I would think the UV degradation you all would see there would be quite a bit less than we see in Kentucky. I've also seen a huge difference in longevity in neoprene boots depending on manufacturers. I can tell you that I've torn off many neo boots that were still in good shape. But in my area, I've seen more that had failed in 10 years or less. Just my observation.

[@GrandRoofingInc]

This wasn't leaking because of it being plastic or neoprene. The leak was actually because somebody did a horrible job installing shingles around it. They simply cut part of the headlap of and tucked it up under the next shingle just a little bit.

[@georgegroot9704]

@@GrandRoofingInc I have seen that a lot too. No attention to detail. The last crew I ran had standing orders to not cover up a flashing or boot till I had looked at it. A sad as that sounds, it kept my warranty work to almost zero. Of course I still had a few issues, like an idiot who bounced a nail gun against a poly double bubble skylight and shot a nail right into the corner🙄

[@Iamthathillbilly]

@@georgegroot9704 I don’t know that there would be a huge difference in UV, we still have very long hot summers. Pretty well everything around here is duraflo brand

[@kenpaige990]

I know this is an older video but I wanted to add to your install, usually here in Minnesota we would put ice shield around the pipe and when installing the flange caulk under on the sides and top never the bottom then on top of flange caulk sides and top to hold shingles down and help keep water from infiltrating under the roofing.

[@scottyellis3442]

I was a roofer for years back in my younger days, brings back memories. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@chatrkat]

No plastic flashings on a roof! Trouble in the making after a few years of sun. Wow what a mess hiding under the extra shingles someone thought was a good idea. Your repair looks great and leak free.

[@dudebud72]

My third comment, thank you for all the information I needed to get this job done right. I’m definitely grateful!

[@snakeinthegrak8969]

I'm not a roofer but I've worked with them and for a dozen or so roofs. Seeing stuff like this blows my mind. Do your homework people before you let anyone on your roof. If the roof fails it will cost you every thing ender too.

[@TB-Steezy]

Went from watching pressure washing videos, to being recommended lawn care videos and now being recommended roof repair videos.

[@kelliez9991]

How do you know it is not just the flange that is damaged? Thanks! I enjoyed the video.

[@jerryzapata]

Hey there, I wanted to drop a comment to let you know your video was helpful and knowledgeable. I’m a new home owner, home was built in 2021 and I recently discovered a small water drip in my master bedroom. Once I’m the attic I discovered water leaking down the vent pipe from the roof. I haven’t been up to inspect the roof yet (need to rent a ladder) but I suspect the issue I’m having you addressed in this video. So I wanted to say thanks for sharing this video AND your knowledge on how to go about repairing it. 👍🏼

[@alexandrowischneski1868]

I'm having a similar problem on my roof, they made a continuous flashing where it meets the wall... I'm going to try to install the segmented flashings. Thanks for the video! Greetings from São Bento do Sul - Santa Catatina - Brazil

[@stangodbey4789]

I make metal roofing for a living and some of these videos are horrible. Good job dude.

[@rantsrus8203]

$5 pipe boot where the rubber seals deteriorated in the summer months here in Texas. no bueno. Lead boots one piece sleeve, $30. Best quality. You must be up north. New subcriber

[@Ill-Currency]

I just repaired my first pipe flashing by myself today using your video for some pointers. I used ice/water around the base. Awesome video. Subscribed!

[@janetc4306]

Great video! Helped me a bunch on my double wall stove pipe flashing repair.

[@mattcreator8480]

Watching a master at work. Love you explain as you go. Subscribed

[@noseconeprophets]

Imna roofing contractor in Ga. I use your videos to train my Project Managers so we can make sure our Subs put on a good roof. Thank you for the content!

[@daviddecker9457]

I want my 10 percent

[@levierekson813]

Lol you can't teach your subs???? Must not be a roofer hahaha or your subs aren't roofers smh just a salesman with a nice truck

[@scoffman30]

I work in the warranty/service department for a large home exterior company. I fix everything from doors, windows, siding, roofing, gutters, and so on. I always am searching for new easy ways to do my job. Thank you for your videos. Even though I am comfortable doing my job, its always nice to watch informative videos to sharpen my craft. Well done, keep up the good work!!!

[@notyou5833]

Cold weather we use a cheap pair of snips or a hook blade attached to an oscillating tool… Everyone has little tips and tricks 😉 Work looks awesome!

[@paulmcwilliams9998]

I think homeowner lucky to have you

[@bradart7289]

I have seen many videos about this particular repair. Yours is "top shelf".

[@PRO4XKEV]

Nice job. Well done.

[@josephwright6076]

I appreciate this video. Replaced my flashing after trying various fixes due to the lack of thinking to try KZbining a video on how to solve the issue. Thank you for making this content free and fun! Interestingly shortly after I finished the repair we got hit with a heavy rain storm. I rushed to the attic to see if it worked..not a drip was observed! Feeling like a champion right now

[@chirkware]

Thanks for this! I'm a homeowner who's 20 years into a "30 year roof" and I've got a bad leak over my bathroom that I'm 95% sure is at the vent. I have a new plastic cap sitting in my garage to replace it with, but I think I may go get one of these aluminum ones instead. Thank you for the great details showing the process! Hopefully I can get this (and one other leak) fixed and squeeze a couple more years out of this roof. My kid's a senior in high school and wanting to go off to college in the fall. Let's see... Education or a roof. 🤔😖

[@ranger178]

it's the rubber seals they decay in sunlight I have nice copper flashings, but they only have crap rubber replacement seals that snap in to replace the decayed ones so i just glued two new ones down with silicone caulk holing a second one over the one attached to metal it keeps sun from breaking lower one down.

[@leighterry943]

Awesome video. Thanks so much. I am going to be showing this to my new roofer. Also, is it strange for a woman to be on this website? I love all manners of construction and tools, and my dad and boyfriend are so talented, and they taught me everything I know, & I’m so grateful that I learned about all phases of building a house, and I’m always still learning! I also love finding out about the latest & greatest tools that make a job easier and more efficient. I am so tired of shit construction workers who are phonies & do half assed jobs, so that leads me to KZbin & everywhere to figure out how to fix these messes. I absolutely love learning all phases of construction, so as my back heals, I plan on learning furniture, building skills and refurbishing furniture, but for right now, I have had one asshole roofer after another, so I’ll definitely be subscribing to your channel and telling others all about it! Thank u again and best of luck in your business. I sure wish you did work in New York! Isn’t the cap, that goes around the plumbing pipe, called a witch’s hat, and also can’t you put a Halfmoon or cleft pipe, on top of the plumbing pipe, so that water and debris doesn’t fall straight down into it, and can I also put a screen over it? It doesn’t seem right to leave that open and exposed. VID. SUGGESTION: after I had my flat roof replaced, I’ve been having black mold, mold bugs, and all types of mites, like bird mites, infesting my home, but they are also ectoparasites, and they are infesting all humans in the house, as well as my beautiful pets. These mites, burrowing in our skin & everywhere in the body, are otherwise known as scabies or in veterinary lingo, sarcoptic mange. This is why it is paramount to have a licensed, bonded, insured, and knowledgeable contractor working on your home; because otherwise, nightmares, like I’m experiencing, occur, this is a very serious medical condition that can cause anaphylaxis, organ, damage, and even death, and I lost a few pets to it, and I nearly died, myself. I am so worried about my precious pets, but I had to do my due diligence to figure out : first, what exactly was happening to us, health wise, and secondly, how it happened, as in what’s the exact cause, so that I can have the problem fixed. We also have mice. Therefore, I’m trying to figure out what’s causing the breach, in the roof, that would cause such a bug infestation, not to mention black mold. Also, right after they finished the roof, & I’m talking within minutes, they were jumping on the roof and collapsed my ceiling, so that just exacerbated a mild bug problem, which is now an epic nightmare, so do you have any suggestions as to what exactly is exposed that’s allowing these bugs and mice to get in? Also, I have an attic fan, and one time, when I went up in the attic, three years after getting a new roof, it looked like debris from my roof exploded all over everything, what the heck could’ve caused that? I hope you can answer my questions, and I thank you in advance. If anybody else who is reading this knows how this might have happened or had this happen to them, could you please make suggestions as to how to fix it. Thank you eternally! 🙏

[@gregtaylor8310]

Special thanks for the vented dome pipe cover idea...totally unaware.

[@Agent0range]

Im happy he's getting money on the side from youtube, honestly he is wholesome

[@Iamthathillbilly]

Seems like a genuinely good guy, not swearing every second word either which gets really old fast

[@Agent0range]

@@Iamthathillbilly yup

[@daaaMook]

I’m only a homeowner in TX who has a severely damaged roof, which is getting a total replacement starting next week. I’ve learned a lot watching your videos. Thanks and keep it up! Fascinating to learn why roofs are built like they are.

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Thank you! Let me know, give me an update how it goes when the project is done.

[@killtyrant]

How did the replacement go?

[@daaaMook]

My replacement roof has now been done for over a year. Everything from soffits up was replaced. It looks great and has held up great. Wish my experience with my contractor was 100%, but it wasn’t. They mismanaged my job so badly (ex. did not cover exposed part of my roof and thunderstorm happened, drenching my home inside. I told them multiple times a day for a week the storm was forecast). After months of hassling and arguing, all was finally made right! As with most things in life, finding an excellent contractor is way harder than it should be.

[@daaaMook]

One note, thanks to videos like this, I was able to discuss something I knew nothing about, in a reasonably educated fashion and properly advocate for myself. So important to not getting screwed! So THANK YOU!!!

[@killtyrant]

@@daaaMook Glad my notification led to an update haha, sorry to her about the negative experience. About to become a first time home owner myself so I'm kinda just drifting through the YT recommended and getting my knowledge up

[@scottymakerdude3827]

You make it look easy brother!! I enjoy watching your vids. Always informative and well explained. Thanks!!

[@SaveAmeraga24]

You are making roofing great again your doing a fine job keep on roofing and uploading.

[@huntforandrew]

No one knows what they like. I mean how many of these people would of guessed they'd be watching a roofing video today. Just put out good interesting content and we'll watch it. The more interesting and informative the better. Vent pipe collars and other random things most people don't think of are especially interesting because most people don't know how they work or how they're installed. If you can get more videos on unique repairs or stuff people don't know much about those are the videos I like to watch.

[@alextuey5520]

Great job! Your work ethnic is commendable. Wish you were in our community in California.

[@pegk789]

I’m an old lady and while I won’t be doing the work, I now know what to look for when they come to fix the leak around my vent pipe. Thank you. 22:37

[@DV77737]

Nice info! I have worked for several large roofing manufactures over the last 20 years, and it’s amazing how many have botched-craftsmanship and these are Large Roofing contractors located in the DFW area. Ugh Good stuff Subed

[@clinteastwood8514]

Nice man 👍

[@TrevorHeathPhotography]

Your philosophy is great - you bring pride to your work which I'm sure will rub off onto others! 👍

[@mikehericks933]

It is a joy to watch a professional at work. Nice job.

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Thanks!

[@bensnide5846]

I like that trick of cutting on your flat bar, so you don't cut the shingle beneath.

[@NRP1991]

I love your videos. I learn a TON. A couple of years back I got a new roof installed on my home during the winter ❄️. Yikes I was sweating all winter long I Some how stumbled upon one of your videos. I’ve been hooked ever since !! Pretty much have watched them all !!!

[@jeffkilgore5270]

Great host. Great information. Good to know there are people who still take pride in their work. I have to believe you're busy as hell due to your videos and reputatiion. Credit to your important profession.

[@Cooping99]

On my jobs, when I see what someone did before me, I'd say 90% is done wrong, 1/2 assed, or they just didn't care. So much of the work out there is terrible. There is very little pride or integrity. Good job fixing someones else's mess. Keep up the good work young man.

[@lamprou]

Truth. Unfortunate in our area, housing prices have skyrocketed in the last 2 years. Some properties have more than doubled. New housing is also going up like weeds in a ditch. You can't even buy a 2x4 at the hardware store anymore. Banks dont care if its a quality roof, it just needs a roof. Even the quality roofers are just slapping them on as fast as they can find guys to swing hammers. We had a roof put on and had to finish it ourselves. 5 month wait and they couldn't come back for the finishing because they were already off to the next job. We consider ourselves lucky as they at least left the uninstalled materials.

[@mlpabq1]

I use an old school shingle remover instead of a flat bar. I makes life so much easier. Mine was home made by an 80 year old roofer that passed on to me.

[@AlfredbNewman]

Been a roofer for thirty years. I feel ya pain.

[@jafo68]

Thanks for the great videos. Not being a roofer I still find all your info helpful .

[@DomCalandra]

I sure wish you were in Central kentucky. I'm having an awful time dealing with some fly-by-night contractors that a family friend of my mother's brought over to do some work and what they've done to her home is borderline criminal in my opinion. I've watched so many videos over the last month that if a roof were on ground level I would be one hell of a roofer.. I just cannot get over the heights

[@azaazivon5366]

You make it look easy! Great video and lots of great info! I hope you get a billion subscribers... You deserve it.

[@gilbertamino8904]

Good, precise and clear demonstration. A job well done. Definitely you are right. That’s why homeowners hire called the expert and if the expert does not do it right then the homeowner will gonna suffer.

[@07slowbalt]

This is a sound repair. Being an architectural sheet metal worker ive come across plenty of botched flashing jobs by roofers and carpenters. No drip edges, lack of stripping flashing in, exposed screws in valley flashing, lack of a proper metal cricket or shingle. Step flashing done wrong. Exposed faced nails in shingles and so on. Glad to see someone sticking to his trade doing what he knows best 👍

[@Romans1.17PD]

Very thorough. Love to see a pro at work. I'd hire you in a heart beat. i hope the home owner reported the dishonest rip off artist that installed the previous boot,

[@dwasse]

That moment when the homeowner was the one that did the "fix" originally, lol.

[@24zer0nd]

great video on pipe boot

[@mikeodonnell3492]

Made me nervous when he was cutting a shingle right over the flexible part of the boot.

[@mclovin2408]

It shouldn’t penetrate the leather unless he REALLY presses

[@dannybarnhill9834]

Man, love those pipe boots. Great work young man! One complaint, to many nails! Make easy on the next man🙂

[@kraptastic333]

what not to do... thanks for showcasing the bad and how to do it right

[@rioborzelli7291]

Great video. Same place my leak is at. Nice to see a pro at work trying to help others. Thank you.

[@rebeccaann1393]

This is so very helpful thank you. I have had a awful smell in my home just a night and this could be it.

[@vince6829]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@paulbailey5167]

Really appreciate the knowledge. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@bobcougar77]

Should have put a hood on the other vent cap as well. Wouldn't bother me but some people will be obsessed with the inconsistency.

[@lwentz5510]

Been watching your vids for a while now and I really appreciate a couple of things - one is that you are conscientious and pay attention to details even if it is inconvenient to do so. That shows character which, unfortunately, is in short supply - not necessarily owing to COVID. Second is related to the first - you care that a job is done correctly. Slipshod work seems to be pretty common in roofing (actually any trade) and I'm glad to see someone who doesn't settle for second rate.

[@royderrick5536]

you probably dont care at all but does any of you know a tool to log back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot the password. I appreciate any help you can give me!

[@jaseharold3119]

@Roy Derrick Instablaster =)

[@royderrick5536]

@Jase Harold thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and im in the hacking process atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

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[@jaseharold3119]

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[@kevinmaxwell6610]

Good point on key word I always start with how to.... thanks for asking 👍

[@silentshredr]

Best tutorial I’ve found!

[@JohnnyShingles]

We call it "hacking" around here lol. Lot of hackers that make us money though. Keep up the good vids.

[@paulmcwilliams9998]

Exactly it looks good from the ground

[@BlazinWolf25]

Really great job man. You definitely know your shit. I do this exact same thing for a living in CA where it's over 100 for many days out of the summer. My dad and brother would always tell me, "There's alot of bad roofers out there." Those guys likely used the shingle-tops for the starter, and then used the remainder for some other area, like that pipe flashing. Looking forward to more repair videos, keep it up brother

[@bettyvancott5282]

Thank you.

[@jaybee1930]

I like your style good job

[@GoldenLink87]

Dam needed I new vent for my bathroom didn't know how to go about installing one. Now I know the right way

[@marcelinomarmolejo4876]

Good job

[@JT-il3fe]

Perfect job buddy!

[@Pops2]

Just liked and subscribed. Good work young man. I did construction for years. My roofing days are over. I used to get sucked into 6 or so roofing jobs per year helping friends and family. Small crew usually multiple days per roof job. Quality not speed should be the focus. I was taught by old timers and grew on my own with the newer methods and products introduced to the craft. I don't know many roofers who have to go to the gym.

[@chadm5263]

I'd like to see some flat rubber roof stuff. My house is half singled and half rubber. I have an issue where my house connects to the next door neighbor house. I believe its coming in from the firewall between ours house. I live in Pennsylvania I would love to hire you to take care of it! You are definitely an honest good roofer! Keep the videos coming!

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Thank you!

[@georgedavall9449]

A Skilled Craftsman, who takes pride in his work = Big thumbs up from me, and what the heck, I hit that ole’ Subscribe button! Pleasure to watch you apply your Craft, but I got a little Vertigo from the dizzying camera movement. Just tossing that out! Please stay Safe and Healthy! 👍👍👍😁✌🏻❄️🇺🇸

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Thanks!

[@brandonwright7950]

Your videos are a great source of information for new roofers like me. Keep up the good work! You have some pro tips that have helped me out a ton... Going to start putting my flat bar under my cuts on repair jobs from now on =D

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Glad it could help! Where are you watching from or what state you work in?

[@brandonwright7950]

I do my work out of West Michigan. Just started roofing this year and I've learned most of what I know from your channel and a few other roofing youtubers. Can't thank you guys enough!

[@GrandRoofingInc]

You're welcome, Not a problem!

[@mingliao4312]

Nice job! Roof saver!

[@schism8286]

Great video

[@onofrechacon365]

If you get a cushion from a sofa you'll be able to sit without sliding or even nail down both both works

[@kahuna9986]

Easy to follow, thanks for the extra tips 😀

[@billkurban8075]

Those added pieces of shingles are what i call dummy shingles. When someone wants to hide an area where the lines don't match or repairs when they don't want to take something apart they just go over and tuck under at some point to hide it

[@janetc4306]

Need a video on how to remove a regular ridge cap and install ridge vent cap.

[@fintan3563]

Kokomo? I was born in Kokomo! I just subscribed! ❤️❤️❤️

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Yep Kokomo Indiana. Where you live now?

[@fintan3563]

Just north of Lafayette.

[@Jupiter742]

I like your videos. The more the better. Always good to see content from real roofers like yourself.

[@jenesesenriquez1248]

Good work

[@bowsonly4238]

Great how to video - keep them coming....

[@russellstephan6844]

Leaking vent stack boots at the pipe/boot junction... I've encountered this on numerous homes with roofs near the end of their useful lives. So, I just get a new rubber boot and slip it over the pipe bringing it down to within a few inches of the old one like an umbrella. The homeowners can have all the vent stack boots replaced when they get around to replacing the roof. I can't tell you how happy folks are when you give them a perfectly functional stop-gap solution at pennies on the dollar compared to other repair estimates. Of course, if the leak is at the roof deck level, some exploratory surgery and repair will be necessary.

[@reidrickman9856]

I like the number of uploads and Im very happy with all of the content!

[@jenesesenriquez1248]

Na is good. I like learning details

[@guttywurx]

Enjoy your videos! Very informative

[@mattthoms87]

So nice to see other roofers doing all the things I do, ESPECIALLY cutting those corners in cut valleys especially. U say that to most guy and they don’t even know what your talking about , then I ask if they did it, and I check and sure enough there all there...🤮

[@tinamcwilliams7029]

You do a great job I watch all you videos

[@randyvac01]

We got our roof replaced a few years ago. The guys were going to reuse the old caps and vents that were old and needing of replacement. My dad got new pipe collars for them but not bathroom vent, the other day I was looking up the attic and saw the vent was broken and the tube from bath fan wasn't attached. My dad didn't seem to care about it because it's not leaking. Only now drywall in his bathroom is deteriorating and still he doesn't care. I will be getting someone to replace it.

[@johnknox5692]

nice work