How can water leak from a vent in the ceiling

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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA · Answer

Vent is not properly installed or shifted with house settling, flying debris in a storm. Easy enough to fix, see if this link helps.

https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-fix-leaking-rooftop-vent-pipe

Amanda · Answer

Hi Larry. The leak may be from somewhere else and that is just where the water is finding a way out.

Mogie · Answer

We had a leak around a exhaust fan in our bathroom. Discovered that the caulking that sealed the fan and roof had pulled away. Just needed to give it a few shots of Flex Seal.

Kauai Breeze · Answer

If it is an air conditioning vent you may be getting condensation from warm air hitting the cold pipe and dripping, which can ruin your ceilings. You should block off the vent to prevent warm air from rising through it, either with plastic, or even magnetic vent covers. When the weather get warm it would help to insulate around the pipe in the attic too.

Sharon · Answer

You either have a roof leak or excess condensation in your attic. I would get up there and inspect cause it could cause mold if left unattended. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIRq-8MYiOo

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