How do I remove a gooseneck?

Client · 27 Dec 2008

We recently had a leak from the roof right where one of the goosenecks are located and wanted to inspect the condition of the seal underneath it. this is a flat roof btw.

noseall · 28 Dec 2008

i take it there is a ceiling beneath or is the swan-neck visible/accessible?

Xenon · 28 Dec 2008

Check the downpipe is not blocked and its backing up.

Client · 29 Dec 2008

yup there is a ceiling below it and it's only accessible from the roof.

If by down pipe you mean drain its not backing up, but if u mean the opening for the ventilation thats protected by the gooseneck then yes its very possible that happened. I just wanted to know how to remove it so I could inspect it to make sure everything was ok before repairing the drywall. Thanks for the help so far.

noseall · 29 Dec 2008

Client said:
there is a ceiling below it and it's only accessible from the roof.
before repairing the drywall.

accessible from the roof side or drywall (ceiling) side?

Client · 30 Dec 2008

its only accessible from the roof side but theres a crack in the drywall from the water leak that has to be repaired.

noseall · 30 Dec 2008

access in this case would tend towards the side which provides the easiest access or that which will cause the least disruption and cost the least to repair.

if the ceiling is already damaged and would require partial removal then i would access the swan neck here. unless of course your home is expensively/expansively furnished?

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How do I remove a gooseneck?

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