Metal roof

[Barry Janssens]

We have a corrugated metal roof on our "Florida room" which is attached to our camper, which stays at a camp ground.
We have a leak, and the way the roof is arched there is no way to tell where the leak is coming from.
I plan on using a Henry product from Home Depot, that is designed for aluminum roofs, but since the roof is "corrugated", and I cannot walk on it, it will have to be done with a long handle.
I wish I could just roll out a roll of rubber and cover the whole thing.
any suggestions?
I will attempt to attach pictures.
Thanks
Barry

 

[WorthFlorida]

Before you put anything on it is needs cleaning. Bleach and a pressure washer will do. Is this just a single sheet of metal or is there insulation below it?

 

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[ImOld]

Where does this leak show up at? I would think taking a hose to various areas would show the leaks origin before cleaning and coating all that corrugated roofing.

 

[MikeyLearning]

Try to clean the roof first, then it will be much easier to check it out.

 

[surchicham]

As the guys have already said above, to begin with, it is necessary to clean the roof to find places of leakage completely. And based on this, you can build an action plan. It is important to think through all the details so that unforeseen circumstances do not interfere with you. After all, the replacement and repair of the roof is a responsible matter.
Not so long ago, my friend decided to make a siding. The easiest way, of course, is to contact a specialist for repairs to the company. I applied for this service to one company. We did everything in a short time and efficiently. Maybe you should also apply.

 

[Jadnashua]

Way back when I was a tech in the Army, we used a product designed to seal fuel tanks on the equipment shelters to seal them up from the weather. It was a two-part material, grey in color, smelled horrible until it cured, but stuck to anything, was slightly flexible, and from observation on older equipment, lasted forever. It was listed as 'for professional use only', but you probably couldn't get it easily. This doesn't help much, as I can't remember what the stuff was called, but mention it in that there are products out there that will seal most anything up and it may require a pro to access them.

 

[Fitter30]

Have considered products for RVs since aluminium expands and contracts.

 

[AileenBuck]

Cleaning your metal roof is a great way to maximize its lifespan and keep it looking good. It's important to use the right products and techniques to make sure you get the job done right. With regular cleaning, your metal roof can stay in tip-top shape for years to come!

 

[sajesak]

We have a corrugated metal roof on our "Florida room" which is attached to our camper, which stays at a camp ground.
We have a leak, and the way the roof is arched there is no way to tell where the leak is coming from.
I plan on using a Henry product from Home Depot, that is designed for aluminum roofs, but since the roof is "corrugated", and I cannot walk on it, it will have to be done with a long handle.
I wish I could just roll out a roll of rubber and cover the whole thing.
any suggestions?
I will attempt to attach pictures.
Thanks
Barry roof installations
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I'm going to build a large detached storage shed constructed from solid block and externally clad in fibre cement board onto battens. 6.3 x 3.6m external. The roof will be dual pitched at 36 degrees. My options are to slate it like the house or to use some type of corrugated sheets which would be much cheaper. My 2 concerns are, is it possible to prevent the condensation issue i read about a lot? Ideally i'd like to leave the trusses open so i can use for light storage. -As the ridge covers seem to just sit over the gap where the sheets meet from each side, then what stops the rain blowing back up and under on a windy day. They don't seem very large and don't form into the corrugated sheets to seal?

 

[Eman85]

Nothing stops the rain and snow and leaves from blowing under the ridge cap if you don't seal it. There is a foam tape that fits the corrugations that is applied before you attach the cap if you want to seal it. It is supposed to allow ventilation but it restricts it a lot especially when it gets dirty. Condensation can be real bad depending on where you are. Around my area if you build a shep or porch and leave exposed metal it will drip like it's raining if you don't sheathe the roof before the metal.