What's Behind Those Water Spots On Your Bathroom Ceiling

Katelyn Lewis • May 25, 2023

What’s causing the water stains on your bathroom ceiling? A pipe collar may be the culprit.

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You may know these by a different name – such as pipe flashing or pipe boots – but these collars create the transition between your roof and your plumbing vent pipes, which keep your toilets flushing inside.


Pipe collars are the number-one, most common cause of roof leaks. Why’s that, you may ask?


The average pipe collar has a rubber or neoprene gasket around the opening, enabling the collar to fit snugly around the vent pipe. These gaskets get worn down, though, after about 10 years of protecting your roof and being exposed to the sun’s UV rays. Cracks in the rubber or neoprene give water a free-pass into your home.


Noticed some staining on your bathroom walls or ceiling after a recent storm? Call us at 804-258-6300 to schedule your free roof assessment today.


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