In my battle against roof leaks, I have only one - err - two problems. Two exhaust fan vents that leak rather violently. I have finally realized that they are not only installed improperly, but they are rusting out.
These buggers gotta go.
I'm thinking that two of these ought to do it. http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Now, the whole roof needs to be replaced, but that isn't going to happen this year, and it may not even happen next year unless I do it myself.
Here's where my lack of experience in roofing matters shows. The roof has two layers of shingles. Several years ago I cut a hole in a roof and installed a vent, but that was a different house, and was fairly new construction, with only one layer of very pliable shingles. Replacing an existing vent surrounded by two layers of brittle shingles is new to me, and I don't want to jump in to it without gathering some more knowledge.
How do I remove the old vent with out destroying the two layers of shingles around it? The fact that there are two layers of shingles is what has me completely stumped. I can't find any references to replacing a vent when there are two layers, most likely because it is never really done. (Ideally, I'd just replace the whole roof and the vents at the same time, but there isn't enough cash for that, so I just have to keep patching for now.)
How would a pro tackle this? Your suggestions would be very appreciated. I'm a competent DIY'er in most situations, so advise accordingly. Thanks!
These buggers gotta go.
I'm thinking that two of these ought to do it. http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Now, the whole roof needs to be replaced, but that isn't going to happen this year, and it may not even happen next year unless I do it myself.
Here's where my lack of experience in roofing matters shows. The roof has two layers of shingles. Several years ago I cut a hole in a roof and installed a vent, but that was a different house, and was fairly new construction, with only one layer of very pliable shingles. Replacing an existing vent surrounded by two layers of brittle shingles is new to me, and I don't want to jump in to it without gathering some more knowledge.
How do I remove the old vent with out destroying the two layers of shingles around it? The fact that there are two layers of shingles is what has me completely stumped. I can't find any references to replacing a vent when there are two layers, most likely because it is never really done. (Ideally, I'd just replace the whole roof and the vents at the same time, but there isn't enough cash for that, so I just have to keep patching for now.)
How would a pro tackle this? Your suggestions would be very appreciated. I'm a competent DIY'er in most situations, so advise accordingly. Thanks!