Post by vikx on Jul 31, 2015 21:24:25 GMT -8
So happy the Dip is not the culprit.
And glad your sleuthing is helping! I like OSI gutter seal because it is easy to smooth and doesn't take a lot... I'd try that on your Pittsburg? seam on the roof. (Why on Earth would a company not use a roof seam there??) The vent looks very well installed.
The Dicor around the vent usually does the trick. It is not for sealing existing leaks, but rather prevents them in the first place. Good stuff. Takes an entire tube for each roof vent. Round and round, til it's all gone. You might check to be sure it stuck to the roof metal. I've seen some cases where Dicor fails to adhere but not many. (installation when it's cold for instance)
Thoughts:
1. The putty tape at the stained area looks to have slipped. I wonder if pulling the vent and replacing the putty might help?
2. If you do decide to pull the vent, slipping some shims (1/4" or more) just under the metal might allow water to run away rather than in.
3. Proflex is sort of a last resort if leaks are not cured. It really does work but is not ascetically pleasing, tho it is paintable. I use it for very iffy areas to prevent surprises, especially on an old roof that's been previously coated. It's great for the seams.
You are going to solve this. Just takes time. Love the sprinkler idea! Hang in there.
And glad your sleuthing is helping! I like OSI gutter seal because it is easy to smooth and doesn't take a lot... I'd try that on your Pittsburg? seam on the roof. (Why on Earth would a company not use a roof seam there??) The vent looks very well installed.
The Dicor around the vent usually does the trick. It is not for sealing existing leaks, but rather prevents them in the first place. Good stuff. Takes an entire tube for each roof vent. Round and round, til it's all gone. You might check to be sure it stuck to the roof metal. I've seen some cases where Dicor fails to adhere but not many. (installation when it's cold for instance)
Thoughts:
1. The putty tape at the stained area looks to have slipped. I wonder if pulling the vent and replacing the putty might help?
2. If you do decide to pull the vent, slipping some shims (1/4" or more) just under the metal might allow water to run away rather than in.
3. Proflex is sort of a last resort if leaks are not cured. It really does work but is not ascetically pleasing, tho it is paintable. I use it for very iffy areas to prevent surprises, especially on an old roof that's been previously coated. It's great for the seams.
You are going to solve this. Just takes time. Love the sprinkler idea! Hang in there.
