I have a metal corrogated roof on my cabin and everytime it rains it leakes where it is joined together. I have tried some of that tar roof repair,a sealing tape with some kind of tarry stuff on the back and they seem to work for a little while until the house settles and I get leakage again. Anyone know of any silicone or other flexible type sealer that I can try to fix this problem??? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!
2007-06-22 08:32:15 · 8 answers · asked by tooldaddy2003 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Well, I wouldn't do this to my house, but apparently you've already spread tar and caulk all over it, so appearance doesn't seem to be an issue for you.
Find your nearest roofing supply company and ask them for six inch uncured rubber flashing. Some companies will have a kind that you can just peel some backing off, and it's self-adhesive. I wouldn't suggest counting on that. You'll need glue either way. Also ask for a one gallon can of rubber to rubber glue. You'll need a paint brush also. Also ask for a tube of rubber caulk. This caulk is meant for rubber roofing. They should understand that based on the first part of your order.
First, take some unleaded gasoline and a rag and clean the area you plan on gluing this rubber to. Please, if you smoke, put er away, the glue is as flammable as gasoline. You don't want to clean the tar, it will just make a mess. With the gasoline, clean the metal on both sides of the joint as good as possible. I suggest doing this to the top or peak of the roof. Hopefully, you haven't tarred six inches or more, or you're going to have to just do the closest side to the joint, and hope that the glue holds to the tar. It actually will hold to the tar if the tar is old enough.
Cut the length of rubber that you need with some scissors. Glue the metal just past the area you want to stick the rubber to, and I suggest gluing the rubber whether it's self-adhesive or not. You do not "cake on" the glue - you want it thin, not thick. Wait for it to dry. You want the glue to be just tacky to your fingers. Once it's dry, carefully stick the rubber down to the metal. Before you take off the backing, use something like a rolling pin to make sure that the rubber has a chance to stick to the roof at every possible square centimeter! The edges of the rubber is the most important. You are supposed to wait at least a couple hours to caulk all edges of the rubber. I would even suggest waiting till the next day to make sure all of the rubber has taken.
A couple tips - This will work best when it's warm out - the glue works better and the rubber will be easier to work with.
Be careful when gluing the rubber to the roof that your rubber doesn't stick to itself - it's much like duct tape in that once it's stuck, it's stuck.
Be careful ! You're on a roof ! People die from falling off and you're taking up extremely flammable substances to an already dangerous situtation!!
I understand why you don't want to do it, but I would also suggest calling a professional. By doing above, yes, you will save a few hundred dollars, but how much are you saving if you fall off the roof? Imagine how much the hospital bills and the time off of work will cost you! Not only that, but what if you do the above, or some of the other suggestions and it doesn't work. You've spent that much more time on this, and you may still need a professional. Just my $.02.
.... and my official unoffical disclaimer - this is only my explanation of how I would fix this situation. I in no way am suggesting that you fix the roof yourself.
Good luck!
2007-06-24 03:05:13 · answer #1 · answered by LimoMax 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could also try some flashing from HD or Lowe's, they sell it all different sizes and lengths. You will have to use some tar as well to seal it. It may not look great, but will stop leak. Hopefully you won't be able to see repair from ground level. Stay Dry!
2007-06-23 03:05:04 · answer #2 · answered by Jason H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your problem is no one put tacky tape between panels where they overlap. You can buy it at Home Depot, Lowes, Bradco Supply, or most building suppliers. It is a roll that is tacky on both sides. Just peal off one side of tape slide under palels , then pull off release tape fron 2nd side when it is already in place. DO NOT try to solder the metal....lol
2007-06-22 10:02:25 · answer #3 · answered by bill43352003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100% silicon exterior caulk is as good as it gets but I would get a pro or two to look at it and give an estimate on making a long term fix. You will grow tired of putting your finger in this hole in the dike.
2007-06-22 08:47:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seal it with aluminum roof coating paint the whole roof, looks good and works
2007-06-22 11:33:45 · answer #5 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First check is not hole or oxide damage .Then with two hammers one hold on back of joint and with other hammer smash open joint to get her , If you can soled ed very careful (not burning rafters) Fire hazard.
2007-06-22 08:49:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would try ALEX silicon used for basically glue but i have used it on other things and it has seemed to wwork fine
2007-06-23 14:26:33 · answer #7 · answered by gray 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try using pliers and tighten the seam
2007-06-22 08:40:49 · answer #8 · answered by luka 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋