How to find a roof leak that does not have obvious damage.

[@jvillebil13]

As a retired roofing contractor when the roof was first shown the first thing that came to my mind because it was an open area was nail pop. Good video. I used to volunteer and do bi-annual inspections of a little old lady in my church and fix problem areas. She didn't have any money so after fixing about 20 nail pops over a 2 year period I got some guys in the church to pitch in and we roofed it for her for free.

[@willoughby1888]

That's a nice church you all go to. No way you could knock on doors and get a set of neighbors to do that. I'm picturing a little old lady smiling after her new roof was installed. I bet she was thankful each time you came out too. Makes me want to return to church and see what it's like there. It was just like you mentioned and probably still is.

[@jvillebil13]

@@willoughby1888 In this day and age, some of the best people are found in church. Yes there will be some hypocrites' but many good people. Plus the Lord wants us to take care of the elderly.

[@willoughby1888]

@@jvillebil13 I am "the elderly". I have a hard time walking now, and I haven't driven in decades. I think I can still make it to church though. Last few times I went they had loud youthful music and nobody could head each other. Even S.A. was like that. The other churches I belonged to got sold and I ended up moving.

[@charlesrosaly]

Nice. I am an Atheist, and I help people. Not all good people go to church. But for some reason church gives people a reason to be nice. When you do not need a reason to be nice. Just be nice because it feels good to help those of us who are in need.

[@FloridaSalon]

Hero

[@alexanderdull3876]

I'm a young carpenter just getting into it and just did my first roof recently. Your videos were immensely helpful, passed final inspection from the city with flying colors. Love your videos, they're very helpful for young people like me just getting into the trades.

[@peterbarlow8912]

Break wind seals loose when it’s cool. Asphalt breaks like glass when it’s cool enough. When the seals are hot you get tear out necessitating new adhesive or if it’s really bad replace the shingle. One time a customer had a hard to find leak. It wasn’t until we took out a shingle that we discovered that the original contractor had used the back of a shingle to knife other shingles and then installed their “cutting board” in the field.

[@truthdefenders-]

Good no BS vid, simple and to the point. Guys like this are hard to find.

[@ErikJuarez-r5g]

Good stuff.. there are always consequences for taking shortcuts or trying to be the fastest roofer alive!!! Most young roofers know what not to do, but the stress of being too slow and testosterone of being the bad ass makes the repair guy the hero! There is a fine medium where quality meets quantity and everyone is happy!

[@darrenstettner5381]

Thank you for telling me about this good sir. I’m not the handiest guy but I am aware of how often I’m dealing with scammy contractors. The problem is that it doesn’t matter if I know, the work still needs to be done and if I can’t find someone who won’t rip me off I either just have to pay them to swindle me or figure out how to do the job myself. Either way your video helps.

[@DavidNash-nk3ci]

Great job!! Finally a roofer who takes pride I his work

[@michaellacaria910]

They should call you the “honest roofer”. Good information thank you.

[@watertech011]

You are honest and have integrity. Thank you for showing us how repairs should be done to save everyone money i.e. less insurance claims that are actually repairabvle. It is tempting to claim complete loss to get a "free" roof replacement but insurance is to cover loss not what fraudsters try to get from it.

[@wataboutya9310]

Excellent information there friend! It’s people like you that keeps me watching KZbin.

[@saeefullahmohammad1402]

PacTool RS501 Roof Snake Tool or smilar to avoid prying worn shingles up too high for the hammer to get at it. A life saver.

[@timbrown9305]

"waller" I support this word! Great video!

[@mbram635]

You can also use prybar on top of nail then hammer on pry areas. If you run into one or two nails more than likely there will be more.

[@markdavidson7510]

nice tip with the sealer...not a full line but just dabs to keep the shingle down

[@peterbaruxis2511]

Why? So it doesnt create a "water dam" under the shingle.

[@TOYguy-25]

👍 Honest and awesome! Hard to find guys like you out there. Thank you!

[@MyDadCanFixAnything]

Excellent info. GC of 15 years here in MI. Thank you for your good work.

[@jamesbrzycki2212]

Nice work! I'm simply a homeowner, but I learned a ton of practical knowledge in 11 mins.

[@hawkeyeoregon]

Learned a lot on from this one. Thank you!

[@davebroadley6715]

I wish you was just around my area. I've learned so many things from you over the last few years, but I know my roof is coming to the end of its life in the next few years and you would get my roof replacement without a doubt. Thanks Brian

[@charlesrosaly]

Good job explaining this procedure. Thank you.

[@sidewinderam9m]

love this kind of content...when you not only explain it but quickly show exactly how to do it. Sometimes I don't fully understand the explanation if you don't show it. This one was pretty straight forward but the dabbing instead of a straight line answered some questions for me. Thanks.

[@natea8262]

Thank you! I always learn something from your videos.

[@callmeishmaelk767]

Appreciate the honesty. I do this as a homeowner and good to see just good common sense is the best.

[@70ixlr86]

Thank You for all you show us. Priceless information for those that can use it, and those having it done.

[@raymondmcdonald7085]

Thank you for the tip and education. I have an elusive leak. Now I have other places to look with knowledge!

[@gennaro4941]

Got 2 tiny leaks in my garage roof.. drips.. gonna try to tackle this tomorrow. Thank you for the video

[@Starman2440]

Best to pull the nail; renail to its's side and fill the nail hole with sealer---otherwise you explained how to do this exceptionally well😬

[@aliisom4218]

I am a female,and have always been handyvand dont like paying money to a tradesman to do a job i think i could possibly do myself and save tons of money. This content is easier to watch than some. I just find alot of videos are not straight forward and to the point and this guy is. I fontchave alot of time because winter is getting ready to set in. I recently rented this oversized garage to have my art,crafts,and work studio and i was really super excited to get moved in but after a few conversations with the landlord (which was not really t h e landlord landlord because he was subletting the garage space that was a detached garage) he pretty much admitted to me (in writing,who does that) that he knew the roof leaked before i moved in ,but i spent over $2000 to move in and after i told him i was not going to pay the original amount for rent and that i would pay $500 a month and find out about the leaks and such and i would continue to pay that until the problem is sorted out. Now i have decided i am going to fix the roof and not tell him so i can continue paying $500 a month 😂

[@jrandall5736]

What do you look like? I m might help you fix it for free😊

[@bravoactual2423]

Greatly appreciate this video as I just had a couple spots show up on the ceiling of my sunroom. Going to get up on the roof and take a look tomorrow.

[@peterbaruxis2511]

Did you find that leak?

[@ssarraf6855]

Excellent video, thank you, yes you are right, the thermal cycling of the nail works its way up through the shingles on top. What about using a nail set to drive the nail through the hole? That way you can lift up the shingle even less, and then use the sealer from the top

[@Allen-bm6tz]

You have the best roofing content. Too bad you're so far away. iId definitely hire you to roof my place.

[@davidolszowka3716]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. Always something learned watching these videos. 👍

[@MrBurgandy25]

Just did my roof with Maze double hot dipped galvanized ring shank nails. Mmm great product.

[@mostlikelywedoitservices6926]

Thank you. I repair for a living and have about given up locating the leaks. Tell the customer to call in the roofers. But you just shared that I have great hope to fix some of these little pests. But those California pavers. Nope, staying away. I have no idea what I am looking for..

[@DavidBenson-m8y]

Good video. Very informative. This guy giving out good clear info. Wish you were near me.

[@renenunez1254]

Wish my doctor was as thorough as you during my examinations. On another note, you're some real eye-candy! I will be on a sugar high for a while.

[@jhelton1233]

Just what I need. Thanks!!!!

[@dennishurlbert6143]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing that information, I am in hurricane territory, so always checking roof for problems but not a professional. Yes so much fly by night contractor soliciting like you said,….brittle roof replace all of it, thank you! a lot more confident on just repairs!

[@ReliantRoofing901]

This is great information for new roofers

[@kevankitowski536]

good job cant wait till next one

[@glasslinger]

Easy job! ALL the leaks I had were totally INVISIBLE. All the roofers want to re-roof the whole area at $2500. Also mine not a gravy job like this one in the video! My roof is at a 45 degree slope!

[@SplashJohn]

Excellent video, thanks!

[@mostlikelywedoitservices6926]

Yes, they are not bendable ice-cold, so pick a warmer day. or bring a heat source with you.

[@MisterRubenJr]

Nice. Thank you. Wish you were around 43566.

[@earlkale9616]

Nice content. A little repeaty, but informative. Keep up the good work.

[@E85_STI]

I’ve learned a lot over time plus your videos and I found the issue before you said it and I called it a pop as well but for sure that nail wicks the water perfectly into the house because of how lifting and that nail head isn’t flat down but I know to check inside the house for rusting on the nail tips as well which I think you mentioned on one of your videos before.

[@wainepate7191]

Hello from central Montana

[@map20013]

I must have been doing this too long I seen it as soon as you said about your tools not being in that area

[@jemkeystv5717]

Thanks, quick and to the point

[@ElJefe422]

Hello there, first time tuning-in and already learning a lot. Thank you so much. So, how to find a honest and excellent contractor, big or small. Any tips on how to eye them??? Be well and safe.

[@DavidDoak-q3f]

Thanks for the tips !

[@rtoguidver3651]

I usually get in the attic, find the leak and put a nail in it, then go on the roof and find the nail... Start removal of shingles, then repair.

[@doodka1]

Excellent. Thank you!

[@beemikeme]

Honesty!

[@ricdenali4213]

Very good video. Great camera work easy to follow explanation.. can you put a link to the thing on your ladder? I have a hard time not damaging my gutters.

[@ramoT-nj7el]

Great stuff! Thank you.

[@anthonylawlor9130]

I think the sheathing was damp during installation, that’s what caused nail to pop. Plain old silicone works just fine for reseal.

[@actionjksn]

I've stuck a piece of random shingle underneath the damaged part of the shingle and glued it in. It has to be a thin piece of shingle so it doesn't stick up too much. Sloppy nailing causes a lot of problems.

[@pauleliot6429]

thanks

[@mikethompson1908]

Thank you for the great video

[@MikeKisil]

Good info more importantly i get it .

[@phillipmonroy]

Thank you for the informative video! Do you have a video on finding leaks on the ridge line caps? Thank you!

[@awildarivera8727]

Thanks for the information..

[@pcatful]

Good one!

[@petereveler375]

A Secret Service Agent would not get on that roof because it is toooooo sloped.

[@INTERNA9]

WOW! Thank You

[@RonRussell-sj1zf]

Thank you. Roofers getting to be like car salesmen.

[@wayneguy6043]

That’s for sure….

[@brownitsdown]

kinda disagree somewhat on the brittle test, some are irreparable, but you are right that most roofers just wanna replace the whole roof instead of the repair, a great tool to help on a repair is the roof snake, I think thats the name, helps you not have to bend shingle too far up to make room for hammer, you have the best info on roofing on youtube, keep it coming

[@GrandRoofingInc]

I don't think we disagree. I just don't want to give the false impression that everything is brittle and not repairable. Everything is repairable to an extent. But yes, some are worn out and brittle, they will literally crack. The majority of the time, they are repairable, but those others on youtube bend it up over 90° which is a bit ridiculous.

[@erfquake1]

Genius!

[@guillermojacques6671]

If it's just the one, why not pry the nail out and geocel the hole? Chances are that nail will back out over time. May be rotted wood because of the leak, or nailed to the edge of the plywood.

[@sidewinderam9m]

Is the Goecell that much better than like Henries wet patch. I have a bunch of shingles to do this on cause the nails on my eaves are short (presumably to avoid penetration) and aren't sealing. I already bought the wet patch, should I ditch it and get the Geocell?

[@weiss27md]

Craftsmanship

[@123Goldhunter11]

Good stuff. Thanks.

[@kevtech733]

Thank you.

[@MichaelSynovetz-hd4bs]

Most people think roofers are dirtballs until their roofs starts leaking and they need a roofer.

[@More2Historythantaught]

Knew when you said “Waller” I found the right video!! 😂

[@dc-wp8oc]

Is it easier to do this investigation and repair work when the shingles are warm, hot or cold? With nail placement so critical, and imaging hundreds if not thousands of nails in an asphalt shingle roof, it is a wonder there are not more leaks than there are. Would like to see a video where a couple of shingles are replaced in the field, and how that work is addressed.

[@GrandRoofingInc]

Generally, they're easier when they're warmer, but i've had some that split apart easy when they were cold. There are quite a few videos on the channel, showing repair work.

[@ablejohnson]

Great video

[@screwchannel2047]

Hello mr.. 💪💪👍👍👍good.

[@mostlikelywedoitservices6926]

I remember working with a contractor, and we did the roof in a day and a half. The night we finished, we got a significant sundowner after dark. The contractor got a call in the morning, and the customer said large sections were just gone. The shingles had no sun time to stick together, and they all just started flapping and making a huge sale on top of the roof. Yep, the contractor at the job.

[@moelo5930]

Thanks, I saw water leaking into my garage and I thought I saw it coming from a screw, but I couldn’t understand why. I’ll get on top this week and try to find the nail that might be sticking out. Besides calking the nail anywhere else I should add sealant ?

[@GrandRoofingInc]

No, as long as you can verify, there is one leaking. Just seal that and any shingles you may split loose. Typically, if you don't have flashing, chimney, pipe boots, or anything like that, this is usually the culprit.

[@mcw3560]

What is the difference between roofing sealant and roofing cement? Is roofing cement OK to reattach shingles at the tar strip? Thank you.

[@DanBurgaud]

1:40 nice!

[@markwigdor7505]

My question is.what do you do if the roof is tiles and not shingles? Regarding what is causing the roof leak.

[@joshsmithward8848]

How integral is that seal strip? It’s porous to let water shed from the shingle under, right? That’s why you did dabs of that geocell and not a line?

[@wayneguy6043]

What are the best roofing nails…..ring shank?

[@chrisbradley1192]

Those two troublesome nails being so close to each other: is it better to do one of those repairs before the other, ie the upper one or lower one first?

[@MichaelSynovetz-hd4bs]

If I didn't like the customer I would use a few pieces of step flashing or coil scrapes. If I did like the customer I would use my sharp flat-bar to surgically remove about a dozen shingles then put in a 4 foot piece of ice and water. Either way, I would run a tube of black-jack under each course and walk them down. I good way to find leaks is by stuffing tissue paper up in the suspicious area of the attic and wait until after it rains. The tissue paper will get wrinkly and stained.

[@hieuhuynh9107]

I like to know what is the small piece of roof when u move up at 1.25 minute of the video , if it s miss that been ok or I need to call a professional thank you

[@almo3250]

Is there a reason you can't put a dab of sealant on the tiny tear on the shingle as well? Great video too!

[@ranger178]

looks like crap and it is sealed underneath anyway

[@HomeCare-pl4dn]

Very good content, thank you for your videos. I have a water leak on my roof, bout go up on my roof so soon. Do you have the link where I can buy that flat bar, caulk gun like the one you're using? TIA

[@ricknelson4793]

They should have the flat bars at Home Depot and Lowes not sure if they have the exact caulking gun.

[@kd9856]

For someone that's not in the know OK video

[@robertwadas]

Yea, I hired a public adjuster, State Farm only would cover a section as my Roof has very distinct flat and sloped areas and sectioned off.. I call the adjuster 1 x's a month and they say they are still battling as Il does not require matching shingles and the secton where theleak is cannot be seen from the ground at all ! I have to send a certified letter since it has been a year to terminate public Adjuster contract. If I hire a roofer under that contract, I would have to pay adjuster 20%. They put a tarp but the leak started and I asked if they were going to pay for the extra drywall damage inside due to their tarp install fail. Im going to clime and look at it to determine where leak.. I actually have 2 packs of shingles they left when trying to match. So if I have to I can just use those. Would it be harmful to run a bead of sealant on the vertical seperations in between all of them . I realize it would be over-kill but I dont mind overkill as long as it is not going to cause problems !

[@markjackson6188]

I'll bet I know or at least think I know why the finger wrap

[@mauriziomarchi3584]

Ho fatto qualche copertura con le tegole canadesi ma saldate alla guaina quindi senza chiodi

[@handydandyhomes]

Does extreme wet patch work to seal the nail head?

[@garypoplin4599]

10:23 - Question: what is your idea behind dabs instead of a line other than longer set times with the bead? Is that the only reason or possibly something else I haven’t seen? Thanks for the great tip!

[@SuhkmahMahnmeet]

It depends on what your sealing, what your attempting to do(stick something down, divert water away from entering, or just plug a hole or caulk a nail head) and lastly the quality of your sealant. NP1 & Vulcan are two excellent commercial grade exterior sealants.

[@xBeatnikx]

How much does a repair like this cost?

[@GrandRoofingInc]

It really depends, from market to market, and one somebody's willing to get out of bed and drive across town for. Whether they're skilled and know what they're doing or just a hack.

[@briandurkin35]

Would it be worthwhile removing the popped nail and replacing it with a new nail? Seems like if you don't, it will pop up again.

[@SuhkmahMahnmeet]

It's best to just pull the nail out, caulk the hole, and if you want to be foolproof, slide a piece of thin aluminum flashing over top of the hole with a dab of caulk on top to seal the shingle above down to it. This works especially well when working with old, brittle shingles that are prone to tear if raised.

[@briandurkin35]

@@SuhkmahMahnmeet okay, thanks

[@SuhkmahMahnmeet]

@@briandurkin35 I know, not the answer you wanted to hear, but what you must understand is, when nails pop up they do so because of expansion & contraction which means the hole the nail was in also has expanded so if you drive a new one back in, unless you also drive one next to it with the second nails head overlapping the first nails head, it will most likely just pop back up again. With a dimensional architect shingle you may even cut a tooth off of the exposure and seal it down over a hole to blend it in.

[@ricknelson4793]

​@@SuhkmahMahnmeetI agree with your method of repairing the nail pops.

[@munsters2]

Not always so easy to find the leak. The leak could be anywhere above the spot where it drips into the house because water may run down the underlayment or sheathing until it gets to a seam or another open spot.