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In a Canadian 1950s home. In a knee wall or cubby hole. Not attached directly to the roof, but not easily moveable due to the way the pipe is constructed.

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  • @Phil I would make a new question about the insulation. Roof decks should have ventilation. That attic does not look like living space so the insulation will probably be better on the floor/between the joists.
    – crip659
    Commented Feb 20 at 22:45

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It's an iron vent pipe. See the whole thing disassembled here: Vent Pipe Replacement In Attic

While you are at it, remove the craft paper from the insulation. It's not supposed to be left exposed.

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  • thanks! I was wondering about that paper stuff. thought it was some kind of vapour barrier or something.
    – Phil
    Commented Feb 28 at 14:12
  • @Phil Yes, it is indeed a vapor barrier. But because it is flammable, it must be covered with sheetrock and not left exposed.
    – Cheery
    Commented Feb 28 at 16:28
  • wow! thanks. good to know
    – Phil
    Commented Feb 29 at 17:12

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