Bathroom drain pipe bangs

Jul 30, 2004 3 Replies

Since the roof was replaced it seems the old iron drain pipe in the second floor bath bangs once in the morning. I tried snaking the pipe, which seems to help about a day or two. Is this a clog or is it something worse. I don't like the idea of movement. What are you thoughts, experience?


I am guessing it is an expansion issue as it warms up in the morning. Since you have related it to a new roof, my guess is it is a clamp or some sort of hanger issue at the roof or in the attic area. I doubt if it is anything inside the pipe.

Once you find the problem, adding some sort of shim or tightening or loosening a clamp will likely take care of it.

The new roof may also be touching the stack pipe or its the flashing , when sun hits the roof it expands.

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