Metal Roofing

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.

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.

R-Panel Metal Roof restored with Lexis Coatings. The roof had severe leaks along the service bays but the roof panels were in excellent condition.

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.