How To Fix A Leaking Metal Roof

If they were not you may have to redo it.

How to fix a leaking metal roof.

Tools you ll need extension ladder nail bar and hammer aluminum screw nails 1 1 2 inch measure your nails first cordless drill with screw tip attachment galvanized steel screws 1 inch measure your nails first wire brush urethane roof cement plastic putty knife metal roofing base coat. How to fix a leaking roof vent pipe flexible roof sealant apply flexible roof sealant black jack roof patch rubberized roof cement from a can or tube to fill holes gaps flashing and loose shingles around vent pipe vent pipe boot overlay slide a new vent pipe boot over the old vent pipe boot caulk seal watch video below. Recaulk the corner flashing if any areas have hardened caulk. Open a container of roof cement.

Carry the tools and brushes to the roof in a tool belt and include a paint can opener. Hydrostatic metal roof systems are designed to hold water until it can drain. Dig out any cracked or dry caulking that isn t properly sealing adjoining surfaces and replace with silicone caulk. These roof systems are capable of holding water without the roof system leaking.

Cut the piece large enough to cover the hole and 6. Typically these metal roofs are found on larger pre engineered metal buildings. Use a piece of similar style corrugated roofing to patch holes. Replace any missing or rotted siding above the step flashing on dormers.

With a copper standing seam roof you will want to inspect all the seams to make sure that they were properly soldered.