How To Repair A Roofing Tail Leak

Recaulk the corner flashing if any areas have hardened caulk.

How to repair a roofing tail leak.

Have your helper stay inside the house waiting for the drip to appear. Joe is not doing anything spec. In this video i tackle another tile roofing leak repair. If you find a gap under it may be a simple fix once you brush away.

Replace any missing or rotted siding above the step flashing on dormers. For example soak the downhill side of a chimney first then each side then the top on both sides. I got a call for this commercial roof repair quick tips how to find the leak and how to fix it easy. I show why it s leaking what caused the leak in the first place how i fix leaks once for all.

Isolate areas when you run the hose. How to repair gaps on roofs joints for gaps on or near flashing thin aluminum sheets called flashing typically get installed under shingles to build a form fitting barrier around anything that juts through a roof a chimney for example look for gaps in caulk sealant or cracks on or around your roof s flashing. Start low soaking the area just above where the leak appears in the house. Apply roof sealant or cement to gaps less than 1 4 in 0 64 cm wide.

Dig out any cracked or dry caulking that isn t properly sealing adjoining surfaces and replace with silicone caulk. Joe is working on a roof that use to leak.