Repairing A Leaky Metal Roof

Carry the tools and brushes to the roof in a tool belt and include a paint can opener.

Repairing a leaky metal roof.

These roof systems are capable of holding water without the roof system leaking. 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. Use a piece of similar style corrugated roofing to patch holes. Dig out any cracked or dry caulking that isn t properly sealing adjoining surfaces and replace with silicone caulk.

Hydrostatic metal roof systems are designed to hold water until it can drain. Open a container of roof cement. Remove the copper panels apply caulking such as solar seal in between the seams as necessary and then properly re solder the seams. Cut the piece large enough to cover the hole and 6.

Recaulk the corner flashing if any areas have hardened caulk. Replace any missing or rotted siding above the step flashing on dormers. If they were not you may have to redo it. Repairing a leaky copper standing seam roof with a copper standing seam roof you will want to inspect all the seams to make sure that they were properly soldered.