A roof boot is also known as a plumbing vent boot, pipe boot or pipe flashing. It’s commonly made from lead, which is a flexible metal. This is important because it allows the roofing contractor to adjust the base to the roof pitch and bend the top of the boot into the pipe end for a weathertight seal.

What are pipe boots used for?

A pipe boot is a type of roof flashing used around plumbing exhaust pipes that exit through the roof.

What is a plumbing boot?

The plumbing boot is composed of thin preformed metal and a rubber sealing ring that fits over the shingles to form a watertight seal around the pipe vent. Most residential roofs require plumbing boots because most modern residential plumbing systems require roof vent pipes.