In most cases, the best metal roof repair product isn't a product at all, it’s the knowledge and skill to identify what’s leaking and to determine if and how the metal roof can be repaired. That being said, once you find the leaks an equally import part of the metal roof repair process is using the right sealant to stop the metal roof leak. Using the wrong sealant or caulking on a metal roof can lead to adhesion problems, flexibly problems, or both and probably wont stop the leak even if you found the sources of the water infiltration.
In this article we’ll look at 3 recommended metal roof sealants you can count on to get the job done.
Titebond is a great metal roof sealant we use on metal roof repair jobs and also our new metal roof installs. Titebond has great adhesion to both Kynar painted metal roofing and gal-velum and it stays flexible so it holds a weather tight bond to the metal roof through expansion/ contraction cycles. It has good consistency even in cold weather and we find it sticks well to damp and dirty surfaces making Titebond a great metal roof sealant to carry on a service truck.
Tip - Make sure to rivet your trims and joints together immediately after applying the metal roof sealants, if you allow the sealant to dry then try to rivet it together you’ll have a very hard time closing the joint and making a water tight seal.
All three of these metal roof sealants are common and easy to find. McElroy Metal has service centers located in most states if you are a brick and mortar type person and AMSI supply has fast shipping from their location in Georgia and are just a phone call or click away.