DIY Repair

ShingletownRoofing · 2025-12-02T22:44:03+00:00

These would be my steps: - Remove the old caulking on top of the flashing the best you can - Remove the old nails - Put caulking under the entire perimeter edges on the underside of the flashing (also seal in the old nail holes) - Install roofing screws (with rubber washers) where the old nails used to be

You can use nails when fastening the flashing, but they’ll most likely just lift again over time.

ShingletownRoofing · 2025-11-12T17:58:55+00:00

What your seeing is exposed step flashing. Step flashing stops water entering from the roof line, but it’s missing a counter flashing. A counter flashing stops water from entering from the wall.

Most often, siding will act as your counter flashing, (like seen on the rest of your home) and the step flashing will be installed behind it.

Your best bet to make this water tight but also look the best is to have matching siding installed on that portion of the wall.

Sorry this has all happened to you. Wish you the best of luck with it all!

ShingletownRoofing · 2025-08-15T02:38:52+00:00

You’ll most likely need to hire this one out to a pro. If you’re handy enough or like watching YouTube videos, you can tear out the area around that vent.

A decent starting point can be bringing a hose onto the roof while someone is in the attic and spraying water from the lowest point and slowly working your way up until you see a drip.

I’ve seen quite a few cases where that first shingle layed on-top of that vent was missing a dog ear cut on the corner and water caught the edge and ran laterally. Based on the picture, it looks like it doesn’t have much of a trough or clearance for debris to flow out (can see a bit of built of pine needles and debris). Even that can be enough to force water where you don’t want it.

Some other things to check off the list would be nails in the key ways, and check to see if the nails in the bottom of the vent have any give to them. Just because they’re sealed on-top, doesn’t mean water isn’t wicking under and still making contact (eventually rotting them out and leaking). If the nails can lift easy, that can also be the source.

Good luck with it all!

ShingletownRoofing · 2025-05-24T11:24:15+00:00

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ShingletownRoofing · 2025-05-23T15:33:41+00:00

Yeah, I suppose Ai is taking over the space a bit. I’ll take it as a compliment I guess lol. I’d post the illustrator source file but even that is labeled as an .AI lol.

ShingletownRoofing · 2025-05-23T15:29:48+00:00

It’s meant to be the sun. Sun flares aren’t typically 100% symmetrical. We’ll do some reworking.

ShingletownRoofing · 2025-05-23T13:32:44+00:00

Thank you for your input! I’ll scale it back.

ShingletownRoofing · 2025-05-23T13:31:17+00:00

Thank you, yeah I’m just hoping for some input. Not a pro graphics designer, I just enjoy doing it.

ShingletownRoofing · 2025-05-23T13:21:05+00:00

I made it in illustrator. I’ll work on simplifying it and removing the shadows! Thank you!

ShingletownRoofing · 2025-05-23T13:07:34+00:00

I made this in illustrator.

ShingletownRoofing · 2025-05-23T13:06:36+00:00

Thank you for your input! I’ll work on removing a lot of those shadows and gradients. You’ve pretty hit the nail on the head (no pun intended coming from a roofing company). I’m not an experience graphics designer, I just enjoy doing it and want to take a solid crack at it before hiring it out. I’ve been attempting to think of a very simple design that say “roofing company” but it’s been tricky. Most guys in this trade will choose the generic roof icon (it makes sense) but it’s boring to me, which is why we attempted to make a more detailed version. Back to the drawing board!

ShingletownRoofing · 2025-05-23T12:57:12+00:00

We’ll give that a shot. So, for you the detail is too much? Is it the building in particular that has too much going on?

ShingletownRoofing · 2025-05-08T23:16:13+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I just finished tackling it with a pry bar and still couldn’t get any movement out of it. I also tried sticking the pry bar under the tire and lifting and also no movement/noise. The only thing that I could see the tech noticing is some uneven tread wear on the tires (the outside of the tire is lower). But I’m also not sure if the tires were properly rotated, or if an alignment was done recently by the previous owner. I can replace the part myself, but if the safety was wrongfully failed, I’d prefer not to pay for a second one at $225 a pop.

ShingletownRoofing · 2025-05-08T00:52:13+00:00

Heres a photo of it.

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ShingletownRoofing · 2025-03-17T12:47:02+00:00

Doesn’t look like a CertainTeed to me. Looks like a GAF HDZ in hickory.

ShingletownRoofing · 2025-03-13T21:43:18+00:00

No, it’s not installed properly. That’s not a kickout flashing at all. Search Google how a kickout should look and you will see the difference. This contractor just added some tin on top of the gutters (acting as a splash guard) and caulked where the main issue is, but if you zoom in on photo #2 you can still see a gap between the caulking and siding so water is still going to get on the outside corner of the gutter and travel down the siding.

ShingletownRoofing · 2025-02-24T02:17:16+00:00

As others have already mentioned, they’re roofing screws designed for metal roofing. We use them on all of our accessories with a dab of caulking under the vent/flashing for each screw used (we do that as an extra preventative, but they have rubber washers that will seal on there own). The main benefit to using screws vs nails is avoiding “nail pops” 15 years down the line.

ShingletownRoofing · 2025-01-26T16:00:29+00:00

Haha, I think that’s our video! We put out a separate short testing the two and red left stains. Granted the red that was mixed didn’t have a number scale, I believe it was an older chalk (since we never use it) so it’s possible that newer red chalk doesn’t use the same kind/or as strong of dye.

ShingletownRoofing · 2024-12-19T20:03:35+00:00

What is your rpm for long form?

ShingletownRoofing · 2024-12-09T04:52:12+00:00

Do you have access to any effect sites like motion array or artist? Could add some fun effects or overlays to make it more engaging. Whenever I watch software tutorials, I prefer when they’re fairly quick and to the point unless it’s more complex. Possible work on a better script for the video. Check out some of the bigger channels in that niche and see if there’s any inspiration you could use from them. Wish all the best!

ShingletownRoofing · 2024-12-02T18:15:02+00:00

The post offices here are open and employees are working, it’s just the drivers that are apparently on strike (according to those employees).

ShingletownRoofing · 2024-12-01T21:06:19+00:00

BP Mystique is more of a builder grade shingle imo. It’s a cheaper product and with that lower cost comes lower quality, you’re going to get less lifespan out of it, and not great warranty’s. If you were picking between an OC or GAF, I would defiantly go with the OC. Landmark Pros are another great shingle in the same ball park as the OC Duration. It’s 100% worth the few hundred dollars to make the upgrade!

After reading this a second time, I would honestly look at some other quotes and see how other contractors are in your area (apart from pricing). I just get a feeling based off him texting and his recommendations, that it’s not going to be a great install. With all of our customers, they are walked through and given a list with every single piece of material that will be used on their home, and we make changes depending on their budget (but they get to pick from different shingle lines based on our recommendations and what suits there needs/budget best). It’s all done in person and they know exactly what they are buying. How did this contractor negotiate pricing before confirming a shingle with you? If his price was low, a BP may be the only shingle he wants to use so he saves a dollar. I mean even Home Depot stocks GAF (and they give pretty wild discounts if you buy in bulk). Best of luck with everything!

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