Repair Metal Roof Leaks | 3 methods shown Learn How to DIY | Turbo Poly Seal vs Super Silicone Seal

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Repair Metal Roof Leaks | 3 methods shown Learn How to DIY | Turbo Poly Seal vs Super Silicone Seal

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Most metal roofs that are leaking can be repaired. This video is on How to Do it Yourself, fixing metal roof leaks. Watch 3 different ways on How to repair leaks on a metal roof. These repairs prevent further rust and corrosion at seams and screws. See the comparison between Turbo Poly Seal and Super Silicone Seal at 13 min 34 sec. See how tight the screws must be at 6 minutes.
This method can be applied to make FLaT ROOF REPAIRS.
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Buying sealants or any tar from Home Depot or Lowes will cause more headaches and grief once applied. Never use cheap materials like the Henry brand to make repairs. it will cost more to undo later than to do it right the 1st time.
0:00 Metal Roof seam leaks
1:38 Removing screws and cleaning
2:06 Separating panels at seam
2:49 Cleaning seam with grinder
3:40 Showing the rust and holes
3:59 Applying Turbo Poly Seal
5:34 Results after 1 day
6:06 Screwing down the seam
7:22 Inserting Metal to repair seam
10:04 Another method to repair seam
10:47 Grinding Clean the seam
11:20 Applying Turbo Poly Seal
11:33 Estimating feet per gallon
11:55 Painting Silver Coat Protection
13:34 Turbo Poly Seal vs Super Silicone
16:39 Covering the screws with SSS
How to repair the flashing on a leaky flat roof.
Follow these steps:
1. Remove all old caulking and tar that was used to seal the flashing
2. Use an angle grinder with a hard-wire steel cone brush to remove about five inches of paint on the brick or cement wall above the metal flashing
3. Wipe the metal flashing thoroughly with lacquer thinners to remove any residue of silicone from the metal
4. Use masking tape to seal about three inches on the wall above the metal and also 2 inches below the grove on the metal. (this is for making it look clean when done)
5. Apply one coat of Turbo Poly Seal covering the entire area between the two masking tapes.
6. While wet, embed the Polyester Fleece into the Turbo Poly Seal
7. Apply a coat of Turbo Poly Seal to cover the entire fleece
8. Wait 10 min and then remove the masking tape.
8. After 30 minutes, the Turbo Poly Seal flashing can be painted with urethane-based paint.

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@coffeewithbabymae6503 3 ай бұрын

I am drinking coffee and feeling some hope. I was quoted over $40k for my roof to get replaced before the lockdowns.... no one wants to repair, just replace. My son is old enough to get up on the roof now though so we'll be investing in one of these angle drivers and the sealer. Thank you for your advice.

@gregoryfrancisco9316 8 ай бұрын

Thank you I have watched your programs for 12 years now. Thank you for your advice again

@redpost2380 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for taking the trouble for making this video. Turbo poly is a polyurethane seal and you said it is better if it is painted over with Silver coat. I have looked at many brands of polyurethane seals (we do not have Bergstromm brands here) and the one thing they have in common is that they declare it is UV resistant. Painting not required on any of them. Have you ever found Turbo poly seal to fail in the sun? Personally, if I had it I would dilute it with water to make it slightly runnier(like the super silicon). On the other hand I am a fan of water soluble bitumen. It cannot be painted and it is not UV resistant, but what I found is that if you use the polyester mesh and on the second coat you sprinkle and embed white clean coarse sand, it lasts much longer and once cured, it can be painted

@gtabassplaya69 2 жыл бұрын

Milwaukee should most certainly sponsor you! Appreciate all of your incredibly useful and priceless help! Your years of experience are superb, Hands down!! Greatly greatly do appreciates you sir!!

@PeaceChanel 11 ай бұрын

Thank You Everybody for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.. Peace Shalom Salam Namaste 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ ☮ ❤ 🕊

@hgarza1136 Жыл бұрын

You know someone has mastered their profession when they get done,and their clothes/ hands are still clean.

@Nesmaniac 3 жыл бұрын

I wish you could see my leaky roof 3 x 3 foot area you would probably figure it out really fast but it's a totally unique situation and impossible to explain. Such a small area and I cannot fathom how it is still leaking as much as I've done and spent. Thanks for sharing I'm going to figure it out hopefully eventually.

@asunciongaristaramirez8293 Жыл бұрын

Excelente material y Gran trabajo

@SeleniumSel 3 жыл бұрын

Beast❣️😘 This guy is no youngster🥺🥺😘 RESPECT! Be careful up there on those roofs😲🙏🙏

@FlatRoofDoctor 2 жыл бұрын

thanks

@MissouriBadboy 4 ай бұрын

I hate when my safety glasses slide into my way while using my angle grinder 😂

@peterraymund9084 2 жыл бұрын

I have one of these roofs here in Japan and it leaks when it rains alots. This is a great help so thanks alots for your video.

@supramarco6775 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm in South Africa and cannot find the products you use, however I will get something equivalent. I will however use your methods that seems to work well. Thanks.👍

@MexicanJewelry 3 жыл бұрын

Very instructed video sweetheart 👍🏼

@FlatRoofDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sweetheart

@davidstobie5373 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a good product for sealing roofs but the practice of running fleece and sealer across the overlap has the effect of damming moisture. At the side laps of the panels a little bit of water gets in via 1 condensation 2 rain splash 3 water level in the valley 4 leaf debris or 5 snow melt 6 capillary action. Moisture that gets into the side gap at the point just above the sealant band will travel downslope inside the side lap joint. The moisture is dammed by the fleece and sealant at the cross joint so it builds up and stays there to create rust problems into the future. The broader the width of sealant up and down the roof the more likely it is for the moisture to build up to a higher level between the sheeting layers. (even enough to go to the top of ridges) It is really important to have a reasonable lengthwise overlap of the sheets and to have the lower edge slightly open for drainage - not fleeced and sealed over the horizontal joints.

@FlatRoofDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

I see what you mean, but so far I haven't had any complaints or problems

@nexjuberbar2791 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely right, seams should be avoided if possible and one whole long continue panel should be preferred.

@messenger8279 2 жыл бұрын

Your right as the Landlord of my rental factory put bitumen over the lap joint and when water got in due to cracking the whole length of the roof became wet as the water could not escape. Now I have extensive rust and it impossible to locate the areas that are the problem as the water travels along before it starts to drip through. I had to break the whole seam open to allow the water to escape.

@andysurfer318 9 ай бұрын

Whatveould you do? Just sealer and no fleece?

@davidstobie5373 9 ай бұрын

@andysurfer318 I would not seal seams. Repair top and bottom overlapping sheets independently. Also try not to have sheeting installed as colums of overlapping sheets. Better installed as row by row. This reduces capillary action inside 4 layers of sheeting at junctions.

@mescalp Жыл бұрын

Letting that dry overnight just makes the gap larger between the two pieces of metal that overlaps. It's not going to dry flat . I'd squirt clear silicone and smash to two panels together while it's wet then do your turbo poly seal over it.

@densifieing 3 жыл бұрын

I like " I know more than you, because I've done more than you."

@candice2256 4 ай бұрын

Haha because he does. Look at those hands

@coldgarden_ 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, much appreciated 👍🏻

@FlatRoofDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed it

@FlatRoofDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, much appreciated

@johanv4668 Жыл бұрын

very nice explanation, of a very nice fix. but the original builder put the screws on the low part of the metal. what is your opinion of puting the screws on the small high part of the metal roof ? Water is running on the low part where the screw is.

@setdown2 Жыл бұрын

Your right so put the screws on the high ridges of the metal...👍

@rudyt.7106 Ай бұрын

Bravo ❤

@saintstalk45 3 жыл бұрын

I just used turbo poly seal to seal 3 seams on a patio metal roof. Some very good shit

@FlatRoofDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

Yes pretty good stuff

@joewhatsup 4 ай бұрын

Great job, thanks for the video

@markpalacio9899 5 ай бұрын

Sir you seem very knowledgable. I hired a handyman who did a bad install on a 12x20 Veikous car port. It leaks from all 3 seams inside, lapping is uphill and water leaks thorough. He also failed to remove the plastic protection for shipment on top of roof. 9 hours for me to remove except plastic under lapped metal and screws. What can i do to micky rig it to leak less on inside? Chaulk or turbo seal and tape. I'm 65 retired and trying to stretch dollar I spoke to a contractor who can do rebuild way $$$!

@josanisilva4196 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job,thanks for sharing..it saves me lots of time

@mattcollinsworth8104 2 ай бұрын

Idea is to buy it in one sheet and the metal seams should of been sealed if your using 2 sheets. This is just putting a bandaid on the problem. The trailer roof you did would of been easier to lay metal down and it would of lasted a lifetime. I beat shingle prices with metal and that's why I'm a 5 star rated company. I warranty my work too.

@marymiguel9904 4 ай бұрын

Can I put Turbo Poloy Sealant over Henery's Acrylic sealant ? I see where you can't put it on other sealants?

@MrGonzoron 2 жыл бұрын

I have the exact scenario as your demonstration. Especially the part about accessing underneath the overlapped seam. BUT...there is no wood purlins or anything to drill it to. In the past, perhaps even originally, they used rivets to join these overlaps. Then at some point they used screws. So, my question is, will these methods work if I cannot screw into wood underneath?

@scottlourens5046 2 жыл бұрын

en daar maak die program klaar met ' hier kom die bokke!'. dankie vir jou deeglike verduidelikings en goeie werk, Naas.

@FlatRoofDoctor 2 жыл бұрын

dis a plesier man. Ek raak ook nou out vir die dinge

@TheMrSoap 2 жыл бұрын

Why do the screws go into the valleys and not the ridges? Surely that causes water to accumulate around the screw?

@FlatRoofDoctor 2 жыл бұрын

This is how the metal sheets were fastened. There is a sealant between the 2 overlapping panels at the sea,. So the overlapping panel has to to be tight at the seam to make the sealant seal. If there were no screws, then the top panel would heave up and cause a gap between the seams. Hmm, I don't know if my explanation made sense. Maybe someone could comment and do a better job.

@TheWaterman1000 Жыл бұрын

Yikes.. Did a roof inspection and found a rust hole starting on the metal ridge ( same type of roof in video ). Turbo seal dose not ship to five O?? And some small flash rust stating also in small spots. Not big but will clean and spot paint.Roof is very flat with just a small incline so water runs off. Like your feedback. Off to the hardware store for some flashing tape to temp seal the hole untill sunny day.

@SeleniumSel 3 жыл бұрын

Very clever repairing 👏👏😍

@SeleniumSel 3 жыл бұрын

Please wear a harness😱🥺😭

@nyakallodineka4333 Жыл бұрын

Can i apply/put any kind of paint on top of turbo poly seal.

@rensinavandenheuvel8882 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant...thank you a zillion

@FlatRoofDoctor 2 жыл бұрын

welcome

@sneakinguponit 3 жыл бұрын

Was there rust or did you wirebrush the under side of the upper panels? Why not put butyl sealant on the under side of the patches?

@FlatRoofDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent question. There was a little rust here and there but nothing to be concerned about. It was going to take a much bigger effort to wire brush the underside as well. If you have the means to do so, then you are doing a 100% better job than I did. I think it will mean to undo more screws further up the panel so you could lift up the panel higher. I believe that is doable and should really be addressed.

@carlosportilla7634 4 ай бұрын

Hi sir. Where I can buy the Turbo poly seal? Thanks 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍

@MichaelWindels-jc8hf Жыл бұрын

Wow you are up pretty high up.

@cintiagaristasolis1210 3 жыл бұрын

Woooow! Thanks for the information! 👍👍

@FlatRoofDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@Dafprinces1 3 жыл бұрын

Good Job 👍👍👍

@FlatRoofDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@wmarkfish Жыл бұрын

I have a Green roof. I wish they could make Green Turbo Poly seal or perhaps green uv protectant

@messenger8279 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are excellent

@FlatRoofDoctor 2 жыл бұрын

thanks

@TheReviewguy.21 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone knows name of similar product in UK

@nadirislam4359 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have the same issue with my Room. Do you know any Roofer in North Hertford who can help me fix this issue?

@MrMoss786 2 жыл бұрын

Preparation that's the key

@FlatRoofDoctor 2 жыл бұрын

yep, that is the basis for everything

@richardkrenning5201 Жыл бұрын

Silver coating addition

@rafaelmaldonado7961 11 ай бұрын

Cómo puedo aplicar para trabajar alli

@705jrock Жыл бұрын

Can you get a different color of the silicon?

@rensinavandenheuvel8882 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. From Australia. Why do you need the fleece?

@FlatRoofDoctor 2 жыл бұрын

G'day mate. Have a nice day

@kennethbriody8396 Жыл бұрын

Could you put down the name and who make these products please Thank You

@robr53 2 жыл бұрын

I've got the same issue between the seams and screws along the bottom row of roof panels on galvanised IBR just above the bull nose. Will these methods not trap the water between the overlapping panels above the treated area?

@FlatRoofDoctor 2 жыл бұрын

i don' think so. A little hard to understand what you are referring too.

@HateitLoveitRealLifeVideos 5 ай бұрын

I have a friend that needs to color match his tin roof on his two barns, in the country we use what is the cheapest and that usually means different color panels. what do you recommend to do that with, that will give him the best results far as time and looks? Trying not to break that bank but also learning from your channel does and donts....great info!

@DineshRoy 3 жыл бұрын

I need this solution very much needed please help

@FlatRoofDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

Well, I don't think I can help where you are at

@user-ce2do5hh4m 3 жыл бұрын

very cute old man!

@williamhall749 Жыл бұрын

were can turbo poly seal be bought.

@maryellis3661 2 жыл бұрын

One question I have a roof panel that was cut to short so the water is not getting into the gutter I do have a small off cut could this be used to extend the sheet?

@FlatRoofDoctor 2 жыл бұрын

yes

@jimmymullins3063 2 жыл бұрын

What is that tape like stuff you are putting down and sealing over?

@FlatRoofDoctor 2 жыл бұрын

It is Polyester Fabric, that comes with Turbo Poly Seal when you order it

@lauraedwards7003 Жыл бұрын

Oh boy.

@UserYT-l8r 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your videos! May I ask the name of the music at the end of the video? Which country’s style is it?

@FlatRoofDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

La Cucaracha

@davidhoang2405 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Doctor, very interesting to watch your video. Please tell me where can I purchase that Turbo Poly Seal and will that tuff can stand UV rays with the heat in Texas ? Many Thank

@FlatRoofDoctor 2 жыл бұрын

bergstromm.com/

@maryellis3661 2 жыл бұрын

I have a metal roof and water is leaking in through some of the screws what will fix this

@FlatRoofDoctor 2 жыл бұрын

yes

@WHATTHEFRONTDOOR Жыл бұрын

Can I ask what you would quoted for a job like this I want to get into it please do some videos on quoting jobs

@brandonkelling962 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m in texas and have a flat metal roof with almost zero pitch. I have seams where they overlapped and almost left 3 inches of overlap. What do you advise and how much would you charge to come to texas and fix my roof ?!

@gregorystevens3992 3 жыл бұрын

You know water has to run off metal , it cant sit . He would probably torch down over it

@MrMed-hl2fq 3 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid to walk on my Mobile home roof like you do. First to clean it then to seal the screws heads and joints of a 13 year old roof Aluminum roof. Do u think it's ok to low crawl around up there?

@FlatRoofDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Frank Start from the edge and slowly shuffle your way to the center and feel if the roof will support your weight. The other thing you can do is to place 2 x 3 ft x 1/2" plywood that will disperse your weight when standing on them doing the job.

@marowelli5466 2 жыл бұрын

Oh boy, I had a brand new metal roof installed 3 years ago and so far it’s leaking in 7 different places. It’s a huge roof,50 square and I am so disappointed because it was so expensive and of course the roofers left state so now I’m stuck. They didn’t sheet it, instead used a silver bubble liner. My inexperience cost me big time. It’s an old slated roof and from the inside I see where they missed the slats and screws are showing right through the metal and wrap. Someone told me to caulk every single screw in the roof which would be a huge project. I’d absolutely do this if it’ll work but is this going to be a waste of a lot of time and money? Any suggestions from a true professional?

@undaware Жыл бұрын

Like he says just, fix the leaks. It's all about finding them. You'd be amazed how much water will travel through a pinhole or an unseated screw.

@vincel4251 3 жыл бұрын

Cannot find Turbo Poly Seal in Australia! Anyone knows of an equivalent product?

@FlatRoofDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

We don't export and there is no other company that makes this composition

@tommythunder9491 Жыл бұрын

Is Your Business Just Repairing Metal Roof Leaks or What Else Do You Do .....I'm Curious.....Thanks

@FlatRoofDoctor Жыл бұрын

I install Torch Down Roofs too. I teach how to use a Torch. I repair many roofs

@qingdiliu5926 2 жыл бұрын

do you still working? I am in Brooklyn I need roof fix

@FlatRoofDoctor 2 жыл бұрын

sure

@nelsonsierra9381 3 жыл бұрын

What ripe of paint do you recommend for a metal roofing?

@FlatRoofDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

If you just want to protect your metal roof against corrosion and rust, I recommend Aluminum Asphalt paint by Karnak. But don't paint the roof if you have leaks. First fix the leaks then you can apply a coating. It is very important to find all the leaks and wait a couple of months to be absolutely sure there are no leaks before you attempt any coating.

@kellibramlett219 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my Lord. Please vome fix my roof. I would do it myself if I could. I wish I could. I want to do it myself. I am gonna go around the edges with a hammer though.

@MrMoss786 2 жыл бұрын

Good muti

@FlatRoofDoctor 2 жыл бұрын

yep

@kellibramlett219 3 жыл бұрын

what is the best seal product for metal roof in Florida?

@FlatRoofDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kelli I like both Turbo Poly Seal and Super Silicone Seal. The difference is Turbo is much Tougher but you will have to coat it with a protector like Silver Coat protection. Super Silicone Seal is more liquid, and a little harder to apply but the UV's has no effect on it. I have used both with great results on the same roof. I was testing both products out and 3 years later they both are performing very well.

@kellibramlett219 3 жыл бұрын

@@FlatRoofDoctor thank you so much for your reply. I was also going top ask if you were married but I now have met your wife. LoL lovely woman. Well I'm gonna first aren't to climb up my antenna pole (done b4) and asses the situation. Thank you again

@FlatRoofDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

@@kellibramlett219 Hi Kelli, I have met my wife through one of the Spanish guys that used to work for me. We dated for 2 years and finally got married a week ago. Good luck to you.

@kellibramlett219 3 жыл бұрын

@@FlatRoofDoctor yes she is lovely and y'all seem like a great couple. God bless u both.

@FlatRoofDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

@@kellibramlett219 Thanks

@LordJesusChrist1968 3 жыл бұрын

CAN this stuff be put on shingles

@FlatRoofDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

yes but be careful how you repair shingle roofs

@SeleniumSel 3 жыл бұрын

@@FlatRoofDoctor what is the cloth like material YOU’RE using? Can you use it on nail holes on shingles? You know stuff Doc! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world🥇🥇🏆🏆❣️❣️

@gregorystevens3992 3 жыл бұрын

You can just pull off and replace a shingle

@tanvir733 2 жыл бұрын

What's the name of the product

@FlatRoofDoctor 2 жыл бұрын

Turbo Poly Seal

@dutchtennhard2860 7 ай бұрын

That's a big ass roof

@user-fp9jp4fj4n 2 ай бұрын

🙏😇

@johnroemeeks_apologetics 6 ай бұрын

I don't see how you're still in business buying Turbo Poly Seal. It's $200 for one gallon, that's insane. Black jack eterna-kote is $300 for five gallons and way better.

@mickey7718 2 жыл бұрын

Laquer thinner................DUDE! Where are your protective gloves?? OMG

@FlatRoofDoctor 2 жыл бұрын

i know, I am an idiot. But never learn

@christianjenkinson1779 Ай бұрын

I’m sorry, I don’t mean to be rude, but what a mess. There are far cleaner and more secure ways to repair a flat roof. At least use some masking tape for a more attractive finish!

@tompipps3383 3 жыл бұрын

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@boogietv6327 3 жыл бұрын

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@billknows1980 3 жыл бұрын

I do not understand why you are always showing those kinds of metal roofs, and the leaks there can be repaired by anybody with little brain. I know you are an expert but such repairs are not a big deal....Nowadays nobody installs such metal on their roof except for owners of commercial buildings, farms or sheds!!! If you are that much skilled, show me how to repair my shingle metal roof! and then I will pray for your business and success !!!! It is leaking almost from everywhere especially where the roof is connected to the exterior walls, my exterior walls show all those leakage lines.... disgusting ......Helppppp

@FlatRoofDoctor 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bill There are not many people that have "shingle Metal Roofs". I am sorry that I have disappointed you with my videos. I am showing repairs that I run across in my business from day to day. You are expecting me to go out of my way to find something exceptionally just to help you. I don't have those type of clients, sorry

@fernandovaldes6914 Жыл бұрын

@@FlatRoofDoctor you da man! Don’t listen to the haters.

@420......... Жыл бұрын

I need help i'm a first time homeowner and I had a new roof put on my house and the roofer ruined 3 rooms of mine with leaks and I just want my roof to stop leaking do you do north carolina