HVAC/Plumbing


Roof Vents & Covers

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Replacing the Roof Vent The roof vent covers have a nasty tendency to depart Airstream roofs. It is too bad, as the early covers are works of art by Hehr – solid aluminum, 3 piece with a built in rubber seal. The Hehr logo script was embossed on the underside. They are no longer available, read more »

Repairing a Toilet Seal

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Townsend Toilet Seal The Closet Flange Seal used on the porcelain Townsend toilet of the 1950’s/1960’s is no longer made. Over time it compresses and shrinks and allows any water left standing above the flapper valve to leak out at the base of the toilet. Below is one way to extend the life of the read more »