Metal Roof Repair

Pros and Cons of Seam Tapes

There is a lot of debate over whether to use seam tapes on metal roofs or just caulk over the seams. Seam tapes take too long are prone to fish mouthing, caulking only results in high callback rates. So what do we do? We explore both options and analyze both safety margin and failure rates.

Sealing Laps in Metal Roofing

No matter what type of metal roof you have, all leaks come from seams, gaps and holes in the roof system. Finding the exact point of entry is often difficult but once you have identified the cause, you are confronted with multiple product options and techniques.

Dirt Seal Effect and Corrugated Metal Roof Leaks

Identifying and isolating the source of corrugated metal roof leaks can be frustrating and time consuming. Leaks can originate from the opposite side of the building and make its way across the purlins. A thorough understanding of the metal roofing will help you pinpoint the cause of the roof leak.

Disclaimer: The examples presented in this section may contain roof repair and coating methods that are not be considered best practices by the NRCA or your roofing contractor. They are published here for information purposes only. Oftentimes, structural and budgetary constraints necessitate these types of roof repairs until a textbook solution can be feasibly done. In these cases, customer should determine suitability of materials and installation methods as they might not apply to your specific roof type or problem.