This is a disconnected plumbing vent pipe in the attic of a
ten year old home. The purpose of the plumbing vent pipe is
to equalize the air pressure in the drainage system so that water
will drain properly and to vent sewage gas to the exterior of the
home. In this case sewage gas is entering into the attic and the
portion of the pipe above the roof is allowing rain water to run
down into the attic (the owner couldn't understand why he had a
water stain on his kitchen ceiling.)
Photo by James Orphanos of Certified Inspection
Associates, Inc.
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