I asked about a leak in my roof...I do not have the money till next year so...The house was built in 1915.. First it has old shingles on the first layer..I Think made out of wood...then it has 4 layers of the newer type shingles..25 years old plus. I do not know when.. the roofer guy said when he would walk on them they would just disinergrate at his feet...I am trying to put a patch on the chimmney side till next year cuz he said it needs a complete tear off..Costing about 15,000..It needs to have a plywood base..I understand that...I canot get up there to chalk it,,It is a chicago style house.. with houses on both sides 3 feet apart..You need to come from the front ..Just to get on the house..I need a patch way from the attic till next spring..Somebody said to use the window expanding stuff..It sounds good so far..But I am still open...This has been looked at by more than 5 persons in the roofing Bus...I will fix it but I need suggestions till next year..GOD BLESS
2006-10-31 14:46:17 · 6 answers · asked by bullsweat007@sbcglobal.net 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I think that the expandable foam may work as long as it's not a severe leak. It doesn't sound like you can get up on the roof to fix it properly. Go up in the attic and try to pinpoint where the leak is coming from, try to find the leak on a rainy day, but try and fix it on a dry day.
Good Luck
2006-10-31 21:37:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has, your count, 5 layers of shingles, and the last is 20+ years old, I suggest that you get it fixed ASAP, or you are likely to have more expense for internal repairs due to leaks.
If you have a limited income, and/or are a senior citizen, many states, counties, etc. have a program to repair or replace roofing and/or insulation at minimal cost to you, (some are free!!) I would check into this immediately.
If you have to proceed with a temporary repair, I suggest for small gaps, (like where it has pulled away less than 1/8"), a "plastic" roofing compund. For larger gaps up to 1/2" I suggest a silicone or latex caulking. Anything larger requires professional work.
In either case, follow the instructions, especially as to temperature during application or they may not seal correctly.
2006-10-31 16:44:01 · answer #2 · answered by f100_supersabre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a roofer in Chicago and I can tell you what you are asking would only be a temporary repair and could never be warranted, and might not even work at all. Your best bet, if you can't afford a new roof now, is seek financing. There is no use to spending money twice and paying for a repair that doesn't work then having to buy a new roof anyways.
If you are in the Chicago area and would like a second opinion please contact me www.reliableamerican.us
2006-11-01 09:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by grumpydasmurf 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, the only other temporary fix would be to purchase a tarp and fix it to the roof to cover the area where you are experiencing the leaks.
2006-11-01 02:59:16 · answer #4 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have that many layers on it, you need to have it torn off and replaced. Take a loan or refinance, whatever it takes. To put it off is placeing the entire home at risk from leaks, fire, weight overload, and structural damage.
2006-10-31 21:36:46 · answer #5 · answered by morris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure, but if u know where its leaking, how about silicon?
2006-10-31 14:59:48 · answer #6 · answered by musa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋