Roof Leak

[KindredSpiritzz]

Im somewhat miffed nobody mentioned the flashing being under the shingles when i posted the pics of my progress with the initial install.

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/started-my-austral-install.127650/

 

[begreen]

IIRC concern was expressed about the flashing and the lack of a roof brace.
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/started-my-austral-install.127650/#post-1745713

I'm not a roofer and would not suggest the best method. Flat roofs need special attention. Get professional advice so that it stays leak free.

 

[begreen]

I don't know if this is the best method for this roof but it is similar to what I was thinking. Not sure if hot tar patch would be better though. You might want to start a conversation with @Hogwildz. He was a pro roofer.
http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/repair/how-to-repair-a-leaky-roof6.htm

 

[Chas0218]

I am also not a professional but I would see if if you can lift that bottom edge of those shingles if not call a professional to come out and take care of you. I have only dealt with rolled shingles with my shooting shack and we just threw roofing tar under the bottom edge to keep it from lifting.

 

[Hogwildz]

First off, roll roofing is garbage. But that is what you have, so lets get you fixed up.
Silicone is not the sealant you want for roll roofing, is just ain't going to stay tight.
You have a few options.
My first choice would be torch down modified bitumen to flash over top of that base flange.
Next option is cold applied modified bitumen. Uses a asphalt based adhesive to adhere the flashing over the roof flange.
Next is muck (roof cement), It will last a few years but only if you use the membrane tape with it. But will fail faster than the other options.
You need to get that roof flange covered.
With all of the choices, I would pull the flashing up and embed it in a layer of muck sandwiched between the bottom of the roof flange and the roof, then flash as is required.

 

[Woody Stover]

I can't tell, has that got sealant between the storm collar and the pipe?

I wouldn't mess around, use some good stuff. Hog's approach is obviously gonna be best. I'm assuming that you could apply the torch-down on wet roof?

Polyurethane...make sure it's fresh.


Or if it's wet,

http://us.henry.com/roofing/mastics-and-cements/209-extreme-wet-patch-roof-leak-repair/

 

[Hogwildz]

I can't tell, has that got sealant between the storm collar and the pipe?

I wouldn't mess around, use some good stuff. Hog's approach is obviously gonna be best. I'm assuming that you could apply the torch-down on wet roof?

Polyurethane...make sure it's fresh.
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Or if it's wet,
View attachment 165912
http://us.henry.com/roofing/mastics-and-cements/209-extreme-wet-patch-roof-leak-repair/

Torch down cannot be applied to a wet roof, but it is easy enough to dry the roof with a torch before applying the modified patch.

 

[KindredSpiritzz]

thanks for the advice. In hindsight i should have known better and put tar or roofing cement under the flashing when i installed it instead of just 3 beads of silicon. Well i put more roofing cement on it a few days ago and sealed the vertical seams on the pipe. It'll hopefully get me thru winter and then next spring i can tear it all off and redo it again. Im used to doing most things twice anyways. Live and learn.

 

[kennyp2339]

thanks for the advice. In hindsight i should have known better and put tar or roofing cement under the flashing when i installed it instead of just 3 beads of silicon. Well i put more roofing cement on it a few days ago and sealed the vertical seams on the pipe. It'll hopefully get me thru winter and then next spring i can tear it all off and redo it again. Im used to doing most things twice anyways. Live and learn.

Don't worry, I do things twice also in Jersey -