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Bathroom vent through metal roof

kevinjm4 | Posted in Green Products and Materials on

When looking online for flashing products for a bathroom vent about all I came across was the same type of flashings used for pipes – a pipe boot.

What are some other options or is this what I need to use for a standing seam metal roof?see attachment

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    MALCOLM TAYLOR | | #1

    Kevin,

    There are a few options.

    - If it's new construction you can build a small curb much like you do for a skylight and flash it appropriately.
    - Or you can use a more conventional roof vent and lap the roof panels over the top flange, much like you would with a metal chimney.
    - If it's an existing metal roof you need to use one of the boots you have linked to.

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