Seal Standing Seam Roof Leaks

As weather gets warmer water is observed dripping out underneath of overhang sofit on low part of the roof.

Seal standing seam roof leaks.

Butyl caulk tape is installed at the fastener bolt nut while at the same time allowing the drain channels to continue to flow. Repairing a metal roof seam with turbo poly seal is simple and it is a do it yourself p. Non skinning non drying butyl sealants are the primary sealant in standing seam roofs and the joints of insulated metal panels. For a gap of 1 inch or less caulking or sealant is the best method of repair.

Once the metal roof systems are installed they are very difficult to remove and disassemble. The expansion and contraction on this standing seam metal roof caused an expansion in the fastener holes. Leaks in wooden roofs are commonly caused by a gap between the panels which move during expansion and contraction. If these are damaged missing or applied incorrectly leaks could occur.

Actually when a standing seam metal roof has a leak it is commonly at some type of flashing area. Metal roof systems are constructed by attaching individual metal panels together at the seams. Designed to stay soft and flexible they ensure a positive seal when jointing roof or wall panels. Failed sealant or butyl tape sealants and butyl tape are used to seal out water dirt and other debris that could compromise a metal roof.

However there are quite a few commercial roofing systems that can be installed on slopes of 2 12 or greater but only if they have a standing seam. Leaking metal roof stack sealed on a standing seam roof. My guess is the entire roof is leaking at the standing seams and water is sheeting down roof plane over underlayment. Eventually ice builds up over top of the seam.