I recently got a new roof (flat) after Hurricane Wilma. My bathroom vent pipe had blown out through the roof and the roofers stupidly tarred over the drain. Not wanting to open up the roof, the contracted plumber said that a studor vent could be used instead of opening up the hole on the roof. Even the city code enforcement person said that it was okay, as long as there was a way to access the vent in the drywall. I've had the vent for about 3 months and today, while cleaning my toilet, an awful, overpowering sewage smell came from the toilet. Then when I flushed the toilet it was worse. I had to turn my head into my sleeve to avoid the potent fumes.

Now I am wondering if the studor vent is the viable solution. From what I've read, it seems okay, but why would I now have these awful fumes? I'm concerned now about methane gas in my house.

I am literally freaking out because I just put my drywall back and the thought of having to open the roof now and possible leakage again terrifies me.

Why am I having this smell and fumes. It was so bad it seeped into my master bedroom?

Shelley

Hi Shelly, Greetings from Sarasota where we get hurricanes also.

Does the toilet "bubble" or "gurgle" when flushed.

"the city code enforcement person said that it was okay, as long as there was a way to access the vent in the drywall."
"I am literally freaking out because I just put my drywall back"

Are you saying you drywalled the vent in against instructions? Where is it located? Is there still a open pipe in the attic?
Any moisture around the base of the toilet?
Let me know, Regards, Tom