Fix a Cracked Vent Checklist

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Toggle Supplies status

Supplies

Toggle Caulk status

Caulk

Toggle Roofing cement status

Roofing cement

Toggle Putty knife status

Putty knife

Toggle Rags (for clean ups) status

Rags (for clean ups)

Toggle Grocery bag (for soiled rags and any other clean-up items) status

Grocery bag (for soiled rags and any other clean-up items)

Toggle Disposable or work gloves (optional) status

Disposable or work gloves (optional)

Toggle Fasten the Vent Sleeve status

Fasten the Vent Sleeve

Toggle Slide storm collar over the top of the vent sleeve. status

Slide storm collar over the top of the vent sleeve.

Toggle Ensure the vent sleeve is low enough to make room for the rain cap. status

Ensure the vent sleeve is low enough to make room for the rain cap.

Toggle Gently move the vent sleeve into the pipe status

Gently move the vent sleeve into the pipe

This will replace the existing vent.

Toggle Be Careful not to disturb any asbestos inside the pipe. status

Be Careful not to disturb any asbestos inside the pipe.

Toggle Caulk the Vent status

Caulk the Vent

Toggle Bond the storm collar in place with caulk status

Bond the storm collar in place with caulk

Use a generous amount of calk to ensure a secure, waterproof seal.

Toggle Check to ensure the bond is tight by running your finger along the seam. status

Check to ensure the bond is tight by running your finger along the seam.

Toggle Place the rain cap on top of the vent. status

Place the rain cap on top of the vent.

Toggle Repair Possible Roof Leaks status

Repair Possible Roof Leaks

Toggle Observe and locate other holes or weak spots in the roof. status

Observe and locate other holes or weak spots in the roof.

Toggle Use putty knife and roofing cement to patch up any leaks. status

Use putty knife and roofing cement to patch up any leaks.

Toggle Use the roof cement to thoroughly cover any holes or cracks around the roof sheeting. status

Use the roof cement to thoroughly cover any holes or cracks around the roof sheeting.

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A cracked vent can be repaired without calling a roofer, and we have easy instructions to guide you along the process. Take a look at our Fix a Cracked Vent Checklist and repair weak spots to prevent against future leaks.

Who it's for

This Fix a Cracked Vent Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.

  • Avoid forgetting - keep all your Fix a Cracked Vent essentials in one place (external memory)
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  • Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
  • Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time

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  • Save Fix a Cracked Vent Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
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  • Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.

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