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.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF METAL ROOFING AND WHERE EACH PANEL SHOULD BE USED
Thu, Apr 23, 2020 @ 01:34 PM | Perry
Learn What Type Of Metal Roofing Is Right For Your Next Project
Essential Maintenance Tips for Varying Roof Types
Sun, Apr 21, 2019 @ 06:20 PM | Cutshall
No matter the climate, location, or building type, if your roof is a of shingle, flat, or metal rooftop, then it will require some form of maintenance. While some will likely require more than others, routine maintenance and checkups are highly encouraged to elongate your roof's lifespan, regardless of material type. This blog aims to provide some helpful roof maintenance tips that any home or business owner can utilize when maintaining their roof!
How to Handle Hail Damage
Thu, Aug 9, 2018 @ 05:00 PM | Cutshall
Hail is a natural phenomenon that can hard to prep anything for. Whether that be your vehicle, outdoor furniture, your home, you name it! When a hailstorms rolls through, hail damage affects all of us in some manner. When it comes to our rooftops, it can be an even more impactful nuisance.
How Does the Rhinobond System Work?
Fri, Oct 6, 2017 @ 01:50 PM | Perry
The Rhinobond flat roofing system works by attaching the membrane to the same screw and plate that holds the roof insulation or cover board in place. Rhinobond does not use adhesives, which takes far fewer fasteners and is the fastest way to have a building dried-in and protected from the weather during a flat roof repairs / replace project. Here's what the process looks like:
How Much Does Flat Roof Repair Cost?
Sun, Jul 3, 2016 @ 10:21 AM | Perry
At first glance it seems like there are literally hundreds of flat roof repair options and products on the market. It can be a daunting task to sort through page after page of information about the features and benefits of each product and each commercial roofing company has a different solution as to how to best repair your flat roof. But at the end of the day, there are really only three options.
How Much Does Metal Roof Repair Cost?
Fri, May 27, 2016 @ 05:05 PM | Perry
Gain general knowledge about metal roof repair cost and the factors that influence the price of roof repairs. For more detailed repair estimates based on your specific building's metal roof, we strongly recommend that you invite us out to do a site visit and free evaluation or have a reputable roofing company in your area look at your metal roof repair project.
Targeted Use of Metal Roof Sealants and Metal Roof Coatings
Just because a metal roof starts to leak doesn't mean that the entire roof is bad or needs to be replaced. Many times leaks can be found and fixed using the correct metal roof sealant or by replacing screws or tape sealer. Metal roofs that were installed correctly and that still have service life remaining, fall into this category.
Flat Roof Repair-Mechanically Attached or Fully Adhered
Tue, May 24, 2016 @ 07:00 AM | Perry
Advances in flat roofing technology have let building owners with more choices than ever when deciding which flat roof repair option is right for their building. The development of fabric re-enforced roofing membranes have allowed for an attachment method that eliminates the need to glue down or fully adhere rubberized roofing membranes. The more advanced and stronger way flat roofing membranes can be installed is by using an attachment method that is called mechanically attached meaning to be screwed down.
Chimney Repair: 3 Most Common Reasons Chimneys Leak
Fri, Apr 29, 2016 @ 09:00 AM | Perry
A roof leaking around chimneys can happen for a variety of reasons such as bad flashing on the roof or porous masonry from spading bricks and some chimneys even suffer from multiple issues that can cause leaks. Understanding why your chimney may be leaking will help you make a better chimney repair decision which can save you money.
Chimney Repair: Who To Call
Thu, Apr 28, 2016 @ 06:00 AM | Perry
The reason your Chimney is leaking may be somewhat of a mystery but what can also be unclear is exactly which direction you should turn for help. Should you call a roofer, a chimney sweep, or a brick mason? Well that depends on what type of chimney repair you need, each of these trades repair specific pieces of the chimney and while there is some over lap in chimney repair work, all three trades are useful and need somewhere in the chimney repair line up.