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 Both pipe collars were cracked and leaking.
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Plus, they are the "old plastic" type that crack at the base as
well ... |
These shingles were on a part of the roof that could not be
easily seen from the ground . . . |
. . . and this was the "big leak" into an upstairs closet.
Note the bare OSB (oriented strand board -- kind of like plywood). After months of being
exposed to the elements, the tarpaper was finally worn away and water flowed to the first seam in
the boards -- entering the house and doing damage. Doesn't look like a big problem at first,
does it? |
Big leak repaired. |
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If we don't have the matching shingle color on the truck, we
will at least temporarily set a new aluminum pipe collar into place -- stopping the leaks around
the plumbing pipes until we return. |
Here's a ridge vent "end plug" that has become dislodged.
We will replace it, screw down the ridge vents, and seal them all with Geocel Tripolymer
Sealant. |
During and After Pictures
Looks like the previous homeowner squirted cheap tar
caulking from inside the attic to try and stop the pipe collar leak. Messy, for sure . . .
so we will remove the goopy material before fixing this roof
leak. |
Note the new aluminum and neoprene pipe collar and the bead of
Geocel Tripolymer Sealant to guard against wind driven rain. |
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This roof leak has been fixed -- new Certainteed XT25 shingles
were installed -- color: Moire Black -- the exact match for the existing shingles. Notice
how much the old roofing shingles have faded. |
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The roof repair job would not be complete without servicing the
ridge vents. If the builder used roofing nails on the vent, then they are
likely to be coming out, so we will use stainless steel screws to make repairs and then seal them
with Geocel Tripolymer Sealant. |
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Now that's a complete roof repair. No worries and "peace
of mind" as well. Let us know how you like the pictures ... or get your Md Roof Repair estimate today. |
