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"Before" Pictures |
 Roof Repair Special Gaithersburg, Md
($247) - From the ground, the roof looks OK, but I bet when we get up on the roof
we'll find a few things . . . |
I'll give this installer some credit for
being innovative; instead of putting in the required end plug, he cut and bent down the metal
ridge vent at the end . . . the problem is, this is the only one that got the treatment . . . all
the rest were "probable leaks". |
I guess by now you know that one of my main
"rants" is that the builder almost never installs the rubber end plugs on the metal ridge vents --
it's required, or it LEAKS! |
Sometimes the "umbrella flange" is not
caulked by the builder. This is the critical point of the flue joint (there are two on this roof)
and will leak if not sealed. We'll seal it with Geocel Tripolymer Sealant. |
We found several exposed nails that were
working on becoming leaks. We'll seal them with Geocel. |
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Every metal ridge vent is closely inspected
and repaired where necessary. When needed, screws are applied to secure the vent to the roof; then
Geocel is applied. |
The chimney flashing was never properly
attached, and the caulking lasted only a few years. Once we rivet the flashings together, we will
clean off the old caulking and apply Geocel, which will probably last the life of the
roof. |
All of the cheap plastic pipe collars will be
replaced with neoprene and aluminum upgrades. |
As you can clearly see here, the nails used
to secure the metal ridge vent need to be refastened, or replaced with screws, then sealed with
Geocel Tripolymer. |
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This flashing will be beautiful when
correctly repaired. |
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Heat exhaust #2 needs to be sealed as well .
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This pipe collar is probably leaking very,
very slowly. The presence of extra moisture in the attic can lead to mold infestation and wood
rot. |
High winds gave this neighborhood a
"beating". |
The counter flashing along the brick wall
that integrates with the shingles and step flashing is in good shape. |
A few shingles have started to slide out
because of improper nailing techniques. |
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