DIY $35 roof patch instead of a $300 pro

Fixed a leaking chimney in 15 minutes with Henry 209XR Elastomastic Sealant and a pain brush

[@michaelrichardson5505]

Q ; What is the correct amount of wet patch to use? A ; However much it takes to guarantee i dont have to climb my ass back up here and patch this same spot again!

[@robertshumaker9308]

I'm a bit of a neat freak, since I'm doing it for myself and I'm not on the clock. I like to use wide painters tape around the edges of the patched area, remove the tape when your done for a nice neat border.

[@din9lebeRrY]

Aren’t you supposed to feather our the edges to help pitch water flow away? Seems like with a tape edge it’ll leave a thick border thatll pool water rather than divert away.

[@matthewsalvador9783]

@@din9lebeRrYyou can still feather it downward and still have an appealing sight… put the tape on first then put material … feather it away and when done peel tape at angle to make straight and the material is still smooth.. it’s like caulking a window or door… I got this makes sense

[@mr.stirfry9310]

When using a roofing cement put roofing tape on top, pad it down and layer more on top. It will set and seal it better. Great job though I love watching roofing diy vids as I am a roofer.

[@elvism684]

Roof Tape 😂

[@mr.stirfry9310]

I was stoned when typing this. I hardly used it I was more of the tear off, rain ice, drip edge, starting strip, felt and carrying up shingles guy haha.

[@qigong1001]

​@@elvism684 Its not called "roof tape?" I don't know. Can you explain what is wrong with the statement?

[@qigong1001]

@@mr.stirfry9310 Its not called "roof tape?" I don't know. Can you explain what is wrong with the statement? Thanks.

[@elvism684]

X Æ A-12 He is using a fiberglass type roof fabric. I normally use asphalt saturated cotton fabric. Some companies call it different names.

[@Brian-_]

I've never seen anyone applying flashing cement with a paint brush and ugg boots

[@billeebills7562]

🤣😂😍🤗

[@akaredcrossbow]

Paint brush is the way to go, but I’ll pass on the Ugg boots.

[@angelaradell2739]

I was like you go girl! When your tired of waiting for a contractor or your husband to do it, you find a way and do it yourself! Thus me looking on KZbin. Thank you for sharing.

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

@@angelaradell2739 or you don't have a husband

[@peachtreee4649]

Truly a DIY individual 😅

[@mirage711]

Great video I just got mine done last night can you believe it on Christmas Day 2021. Had to seal around my air unit that's on top of my roof on a landing I have two air units up there but one of them needs to be sealed. I bought the cheaper version of Henry I think it's 207 I don't know why I probably should about the more expensive one but I'm not going to be in my house more than another couple years. It sealed up everything easily and it only took me about an hour. Oh by the way I don't know anybody who's a contractor we would do it for $500 you're talking $1,500 you just saved a lot of money especially here in Las Vegas these guys are out of control they think they're worth $1,000 an hour

[@shawnhill4779]

Nicely done! And love the work boots! 😉

[@alan19844]

Great video posting, using the brush looks a lot easier, I think I'll give that a try.

[@robloxvids2233]

Be careful not to seal weep holes in the bottom row of brick. Those are there to allow moisture to escape the air space. This roof does not have a cricket, which diverts water flow on the high side around the chimney. That space on the roof between the chimney and roof ridge will collect water for a while, which can lead to leak.

[@tomyang5991]

Does every chimney have weep holes in the bottom?

[@rickysanchez5264]

You're an artist . looks great

[@nofilter.906]

Lol!! Damn you used alot lol!!!!! I wonder what your kids birthday cakes look like after you frosted it!?!!!!

[@neem1972]

Read the title.... we need these type of options.. I am totally against bad work,,, but it’s a solution for an annoying leak,,, ask anyone who lives in South FL now wt kids at home...... my respect to all professional advice too

[@giulianopizzo2860]

How has this held up since its been 5 years?

[@johnb9710]

Hello, After applying Henry 209XR Wet Patch Sealant on the roof, Can we apply Henry 887 Tropi-Cool 100% Silicone Roof Coating on it?

[@strebis6]

I’m going to be trying this tomorrow. I hope I’m not opening a can of worms.

[@Plantsandwings-iw8ok]

You can use them for fishing 😅

[@nickgrant42]

How did it go for you?

[@joeorciani9691]

How did this work for you ?? I have to do it myself, I bought the same product

[@jamescameron204]

Why are you not using Turbo poly seal,,??

[@ahsuser]

Thanks for the vid - I'm headed to the roof. Local contractors use the exact same method (I called around) so why bother?

[@JJ-ly6yb]

Got something similar happening right now, what is that flashing tape called?

[@AngelHernandez-dv1dt]

Good job

[@dsciarrino3663]

Nice job.

[@time2danz441]

Girl power!!

[@lh5045]

Why this isn't dry

[@daedaetinez6406]

Gahead Girl!! 💪🏽

[@JimMcGuigan]

That's not a repair. Best case it is a temporary band-aid over an open wound. This should only be done if you're desperate and can't afford to do it right.

[@ShyRage1]

None the less the cost of savings is tremendous. I did this 6 years ago and the rubber seal has never leaked.

[@mikeva100]

Who cares.

[@JimMcGuigan]

Look at what you did to the bottom. You put sealant below the bottom flange if the flashing. You sealed in any place where moisture could escape. You’ve provided a poor mans band aid, not a fix. I feel bad for the people who don’t understand this for what it is.

[@lfzhu586]

I think I understand what you said. But just can’t trust nowadays contractors. Bought house last year, roof leak after close, roof came 5 times finally fixed the leak. This year I climbed up there, basically they did what is in the video, only worse than the video. So why don’t I just do it myself, don’t have to waste money.

[@paulantz7222]

I’ve done it 3 times the “right way”. Even with the torch. My roof is leaking again and I don’t wanna go over the same process anymore. I agree that this is just a quick remedy but I’m so tired of that damn leak😛

[@DylanPettett]

Literally says patch in the title, patches are temporary. Get the job done right.

[@ironwingsshops2259]

I'm a do-it-yourselfer and it looks to me you can expect to be disappointed. Don't blame the material. You did you're homework but just not experienced and simplified. I learned the hard way: alone. You put a band aid over the real problem which is water collects without a diversion using flashing and more elbow grease. Aside from the point, I would suggest using a putty knife around 3-4 inches wide to collect and spread the "tar" to make clean/square corners which a chick brush can't accomplish and purchase a box of disposable latex gloves instead of dish-washing gloves which are less expensive and have numerous applications including the dreaded "re-dos".

[@michaelrichardson5505]

Your comment serves no purpose.

[@brijean5865]

Bro you are not a pro so your advice is irrelevant lmao.

[@hahnnguyen6560]

right on with your comment Michael@@michaelrichardson5505

[@charlesfrank5920]

This only stops leaks around bad flashing. You have to get under the shingles in case its leaking because somebody put a nail to close to the chimney thats sticking up a little. Watet could be coming down from anywhere above and leaking through a nail and all that goop on top won't do a thing

[@alex-sd]

Henry 209 is the best!!!

[@tiberio1352]

alex, do you know how long it takes to cure??....thanks...I mean to harden.

[@jcooper1110]

What is the mesh tape called?

[@kaleign]

Henry repair fabric. Comes in a few different sizes/materials.

[@brijean5865]

My neighbor had a leaky roof and both of our houses touch so she thought it was our fault she contracted a contractor and he charged her 2300 just to flash cement her chimney and her siding. I could have done it for 400 and some food lmao.

[@afis8537]

I need the same thing and this roofer tried charging me 3500 to fix.😅😂😂

[@MarcKlark]

I can't read 😩

[@chrisrennie591]

Thank you

[@ajbrown2013]

I used this in my van hope it helps

[@beachboardfan9544]

Gunna be a PIA to remove when they need to replace the roof...

[@DanielGarcia-gl2ol]

That's the contractor's problem.