Painting Roof Vent Pipes

The rust is only at the very top of the vent pipe.

Painting roof vent pipes.

Paint pvc vent pipes above roof. There are no signs of deteriotation even at joints. Oatey 1 1 2 in to 3 in x 15 in plastic vent and pipe flashing. Weathered wood roof accessory spray paint 6 pack creates a durable weather resistant finish that can be applied to roof penetrations.

For plastic pipes a light sanding followed by the appropriate color paint will do the trick. Gibraltar building products 1 4 in. Oatey retro master roof flashing 1 4 in to 4 in x 8 in epdm rubber vent and pipe flashing. Plastic oddities mv34 roof vent cap helps keep out leaves debris flying insects animals used on roof vents portable toilet vents fits 3 or 4 pipe bolts onto pipe 4 5 out of 5 stars 87 9 88 9.

Aluminum base vent pipe flashing with adjustable rubber collar in black. Use to paint and protect flashing stacks exhaust vents vent pipes and more. Some are plumbing vents others serve as vents for appliances. The furnace vent and hwh vent meet at a y fitting then go up through the attic and roof.

Every 3 or 5 years check your vents for deteriorated paint. These pipes can be easily painted to blend in with your roof color. The paint helps protect the pipes from the suns uv rays. But they stick out like a sore thumb don t they.

The flue pipe for the furnace and hwh are both in great condidtion. Its about 9 years old. Pvc and abs vents through roof exposed to sunlight should be protected by water base synthetic latex paints. The easiest way is to do this is to use a good quality spray paint.

Your choice of colors unless the city or hoa has restrictions on what colors to use. On the other other hand stuff doesn t stick particularly well to pvc so i can envision the paint flaking off in a year or two.