 Roof Repair
Laytonsville Md: On this Md Roof Repair
Inspection we found missing shingles, pipe
collar leaks, loose and leaking ridge vents,
and some other problems. |
Many nails
on the metal ridge vents had backed out and
were causing roof leaks. This is a
pneumatic roof nail that will be replaced with
a stainless steel screw. |
Ouch!
This vent has come almost all the way off and
will be a giant leak when some wind driven
rain shows up! |
Plus, as
always, a big ridge vent leak resulting from a
non-existent rubber end plug. |
No vent
plugs were found in the ten locations that
they were required. |
Screws,
plugs, and Geocel Tripolymer Sealant will
eliminate the present leaks. |
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Water leaks
can be major leaks at the ridge vent seams
because of the natural "gutter effect" of the
units. Sealant placed between the
overlaps is squeezed by the stainless screws,
forming a perfect seal. |
There, now
doesn't that ridge vent look better?
It's leakproof. |
Many
Certainteed XT25 Moire Black shingles were
blown off, mostly because of the improper
nailing of the builder's roofer. |
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When
shingles are improperly nailed, it gives more
"leverage" to the wind which is just "dead
set" on removing them . . . |
Here's what
I mean by the "leverage". The other
disadvantage the existing shingles have is
that as they age, the sealing strip loses it's
effectiveness, making the roofing nails the
last protection against "blow offs". |
After we
properly nail the new replacement shingles in
place, we use Geocel Tripolymer Sealant to
stick the shingles down permanently because
the sealing strips are now ineffective . .
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Next, we
will address the leaky plastic pipe
collars. |
Pipe collars
are a prime source for water leaks and must be
repaired or replaced aboout every seven years
or so . . . |
During the
replacement stage we can add Geocel around the
flange to eliminate wind driven rain
leaks. |
This new
aluuminum / neoprence pipe collar has been
professionally installed. Nice! |
Pipe collar
#2 is leaking as well and must be
replaced. |
New pipe
flange being installed. |
Now, the
Geocel for proper wind driven rain
protection. |
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All four (4)
pipe collars have now been replaced with new
aluminum units . . . sealed against wind
driven rain, and integrated with new
Certainteed XT25 Moire Black shingles.
This system will likely last the life of this
roof. |
Diverter or
"umbrella" flashing is sealed with Geocel to
eliminate one additional roof leak . . . |
. . . and
there's the crusty old plastic pipe
collars. Good riddance! |
This $247
Roof Repair is complete, and we're on to the
next . . . we won't be satisfied until we
repair every roof leak in
Maryland! |
