It"s so nice to find someone who actually knows what he"s talking about.The repairs are precise and practical and very promising.This protects my roof extremely well. Thank you for your very detailed videos.God Bless You.
Thank you so much for making this video. I am a single mom taking care of my house and I don’t have this kind of knowledge from my upbringing. I appreciate you so much! You give me hope that I can do this. Thank you thank you thank you
@@FlatRoofDoctor Same here. Single female and can not afford to hire someone. After watching you? I feel I can do this till I can afford a roof. Water is pouring in my home.
Never thought I’d be watching a never video on metal roof repair to help me with my metal roof container that some one did a few nevers on that I now have to fix so it never happens again! Thank you for the great info !
Never knew the roof needed U.V. protection,and that there was a product for it! Seeing all the cracking and exposed tar on my roof,it sure helps to get a video on it and your teaching!👍✌☘🕊
Roof Dr....thanks for all your great videos, and advice, and blah blah blah. 😂 I just purchased a gallon of Turbo Poly Seal a few weeks ago. The stuff is truly amazing! My home has a metal flat roof on it, that while it is clearly not anywhere close to being new, it's not currently leaking anywhere, nor is it rusted in any place. However, all the screw heads have surface rust, with many of them showing signs of either backing out a bit, or their rubber gaskets being dried out, and cracking. So, long story longer, last fall I took one out, and brought it up to the Homeless Despot with me to match it up for new replacements. All the screws in the roof are #9, 1 1/2". And the few that I did fool with, seemed to still have the ability to make a good purchase back into the wood under the metal. Not having seen your channel back then (or this video, of course), I reasoned that some of the new replacement screws may NOT be able to get a good (or any!) purchase, when going back in. So I figured I'd use some GE Silicone Clear seal caulk into each hole, before putting the new ones in. And yes, I bought a plastic bucket of the same exact size (Buildex Teks Roofing screws 400 ct). But also, a 25 ct bag of #12 1 1/2", should a particular hole have ZERO purchase in it. Obviously, after seeing this video, I realized that I've f'd up. I should have bought a 400 ct of the #12s, and called it a day. 😐 So, with all that being said...my question to you is, now that I have a gallon of Turbo Poly Seal, do you think I can get away with using the #9s if I use the TPS in the holes that still have good purchase into the wood? I can't return em, and that box of screws was $37. Or do you think I'd be wiser eating the cost of another box of the #12s? Thanks so much for your time, and any response! That was some serious blah, blah, blah, for sure. Lol. Sorry for the "novel."
When you say "never use the same size screw, always go one size bigger", are you referring to the length or the diameter? Thanks for all the roofing tutorials. Learning a lot. Baie dankie!
Listen Mr Flat roof Doctor. Thank you so much for what appears to be sound understandable valuable help with this subject. We sort of think these things are magic and they're not. Just good common sense help. Thank You. I wish you were near me.
I hope you can give an advise. My roof has overtightened hex screws and now I think this is where the roof leak is coming from. Is it okay to put silicone sealant on the hex screws as temporary fix? What do you advise? should I replace the screws already or just untighten them? Thanks! you have great content!
To anyone thinking about using any kind of white elastomeric or silicone coating listen to him!! I did it a few years back and after 2 years it cracked all over and ruined my whole roof. Ended up costing me over $5000. Only use aluminum coatings
Hey Dylan You are absolutely spot on. I am about to make a video on Aluminum Asphalt paint. I think that is the best coating to protect your roof from rust. But you still have to fix the leaks. Aluminum Asphalt is not to seal the roof from leaking.
I have another question! What's the difference between your Silver paint being used in the video, and say, an "exterior oil based aluminium" paint? Also, I really want to paint my metal roof white, as the house is being painted gray, with white trim, and white gutters. Is there a particular brand of oil based paint for metal roofs that you would recommend, that is available in different colors? Thanks!
You can use caulk, but you must clean the area first with appropriate cleaners, caulk with urethane and then top coat to prevent the caulk from cracking. We recommend a GAF metal roof coating….
Thank You for another great video. How can I tell the size of the screw I take out so I can make sure I replace with a larger screw? Where is a good place to get the replacement metal roof screws? They are special screws,yes?
Never use caulking but what do I use in the big gap on the top of roof? Haven’t watched entire video yet hope the answer is there! Thanks for these nevers:)
Thank You for the very helpful videos, my wife & I purchased a skating rink 14 years ago to give the local kids a place to go and we are still going' the building was built in 1982. The roof had all 5 of the never do's done to it, it took me weeks to remove the tar & silicone, the worse leaks were where the end caps (not sure the technical term) where the metal roof ends on the sides (i am refering to the part you sanded that was rusty at 6min 21 secin the video), I found that the butle tape was dry and chalky, i replaced it with new butle tape, its been a few years & the tape is breaking down again, can I just use the turbo seal where it joins all along where the cap touches the edge of the roof or is there a better way, this roof is massive? Thank You for all You do to educate folks like me.
I don't see any rust at all Now never never oh wait there is a little bit of rust here and please don't move the camera because there's more rust behind me Good job man believe it or not you helped me a lot with your videos
Thanks for info. I am having a terrible time trying to order this turbo seal. I called their# it is no longer in service. Is this company out of buisness?
have you ever used sandpaper and rust converter then coated with neptune? ... also would think you would want to be wearing harness if your going to be working on thee edge of the roof your on. cool video though
I wish I could hire you to fix my leaky roof instead. These metal roof leaks in my house have been stressful to deal with as it's hard to identify the leak. The roof looks in good condition and there are no seals so it can only be one of the screws but they all seem good so I don't know which one and I'm afraid to remove one and create more leaks. Can I just put this Turbo Poly Seal over a screw? and more importantly where can I buy this stuff in person. Would a Home Depot or Lowe's have it?
Yes just dab the screws with Turbo. You can buy it here and have it delivered at your doorstep in person. bergstromm.com/product/turbo-poly-seal-1-2-gal-with-silver-coat-protection/
I get why people want to use coatings in efforts to cool the interior but they will fail & require a lot of maintenance & cost more than if you just paid a higher cooling bill. It's insane when these roof coating companies tell there customer the roof needs pressure washing 2-3 times a year because dirt kills the heat reflecting ability. Those coatings are endless money pits & you be better just using insulation under the roof.
You say never use a coating but what about a roof that is 70% covered in surface rust wouldn't a coating prolong the life of it more than leaving it alone?
I think coatings could be great. but it is almost impossible to have the surface so clean that it is ready to receive a Silicone or Latex coating. Then like any paint, which coatings are, are exposed to UV's that will shorten the life expectancy of the coating. I think if you want to prolong the metal roofs life, and prevent rusting, you should use Aluminum Asphalt instead. It is very seldom to see Aluminum Asphalt bubble up and peele. It is reflective and adheres almost to any surface without much prep.
I am very skeptical about coatings. i would recommend fix all the leaks 1st, then if the metal is in relative good shape, coat it with Aluminum Asphalt paint. This Aluminum Asphalt will protect your roof from rust and is highly reflective. Leaks can always be fixed even after the Aluminum Asphalt was applied.
So what are the fixes. I have a dent from a tree limb that fell on small steel roof. The dents not leaking but will hold water. Do I use filler to fix, or do I use a square piece of steel/aluminum and attach with epoxy. You told me the never what is repair process to fix it?
Hey Granny. I have many videos showing you how to make repairs. It appears you only saw 1 video on the entire youtube library. Believe me, there are many more videos. Maybe it was a little late at night and you had to go to bed. I am sure you have good reasons. Take care and get some sleep.
The only true way to treat rust is to treat iT with rust converter,this reacts with the rust and helps to slow down the process. Covering the rust with a sealer should really only be done once the rust has been treated.
sure , you got a point. But the moment you prevent oxygen from reacting with metal, rust stops. no matter the condition. I have coated roofs with Aluminum Asphalt " Silver coating" and did not remove the rust prior, and it is still holding after many years
Are you not a hypocrite? Good advice on some things but…You say never apply coating and then you apply a coating around the screws? 🙄 Elastomeric coatings with embedded fabric along seams and caulk around screw heads with an overall top coat does work when applied properly. 20 years plus with no more leaks!
It has been used on Torch Down Roof, Build-Up roofs and metal roofs for many years and I have not seen any cracking. The Aluminum is metal, therefor cant be affected by UV's
Hello thanks again for your knowledge. What would you suggest to cover a flat modified bitumen roof that was installed over an old roof 10 years ago. I in spected the roof and seems to be in great shape still. Nevertheless I'd like to maintain it by applying a coat of the Karnak aluminum paint. What would you suggest. Also fiber or unfibered?
from skylight panels to fall protection to coatings, this guy is really mad. Sorry man, please don't watch these videos, you might get a hear6 attack and then I would be in trouble.
