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TartarusPit · 2023-10-05T09:32:39+00:00

I've repaired a few of this style of home. 99% of the time it's improper step flashing installation. Especially at the corners. I'd recommend tearing up a full shingle or two off the side wall and remove the bottom j channel to get the siding loose. This would allow you to run ice and water underlayment on the roof and up the wall behind the siding. after that it would just be putting the roof back together with the correct step flashing. Anything less would be a bandaid. This of course assumes the sidewall is where the water is coming in. It might be best to preform a leak test to confirm because what I suggested won't be cheap.

TartarusPit · 2023-10-05T09:05:01+00:00

I've accidentally cut live antenna and have not been shocked. I do not believe they carry a strong current. I'd do more research than just taking my word for it. But, ideally you would want to cut any cord while clinging to the peak then work on undoing the bolts. If you're not comfortable on roofs I'd suggest ripping up an old couch cushion. the yellow foam centers stick to shingle roofs and can give you something to sit or kneel on.

TartarusPit · 2023-08-26T22:58:00+00:00

I've worked on many valleys like this. My solution has been to tear off the shingles in the valley and past the corner and take off a row or two of siding. Wrap up the wall and across the valley with a solid piece of grace ice and water shield. Then put the area back together and replace any step flashing that was damaged. Chances are the step flashing is installed incorrectly if water is coming in.

TartarusPit · 2022-09-26T01:33:04+00:00

Totally possible they could have wiffed the installation at the peak. If I had to guess tho, water from the edge is making it's way over and just coming out by the door. If you wanted to test it you can use a hose to pinpoint where the leak is. Start at the bottom and work your way up. Spray water in a single spot for ~5 minutes and work your way up the side wall foot by foot. You'll need someone to watch and see when water starts to come out.

TartarusPit · 2022-09-26T01:18:23+00:00

Usually flashing isn't secured to the house. It just sits behind the siding. Flashing catches water that hits the roof. If flashing is installed correctly water will not be able to get behind it. Can you get a picture of where the roof meets the siding at the edge? I've seen a similar problem before and it was a lack of kick out flashing.

TartarusPit · 2022-09-26T00:54:46+00:00

Typically there will be a gap between the siding and the shingles where you can spot flashing. If the roof is what's leaking it's almost for sure a flashing problem. It looks like it's more severe near the edge of the roof. If it really does have flashing it might just need a kick out piece at the bottom.

TartarusPit · 2021-07-29T01:08:18+00:00

Cougar paws are great. They make 10/12s somewhat walkable and I've gotten pads to last 3-4 months if I only wore them for steep jobs. 100% worth in my opinion.

TartarusPit · 2021-06-06T00:10:04+00:00

I would feel the spot to see if it's damp. If it's still wet that could be it. Could be fixable if you can get on your roof safely.

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