REPAIRING A ROOF LEAK | SHINGLED VALLEY RETURN

[@noopysma]

I just did four of these along with extensive rotted wood replacement. I'm female and over 60 but my repairs were successful. My mantra while doing my repairs was to think like water.

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

unfortunately this is very common. water flow is your guide!

[@MrLegit]

Well done my brother.

[@dannydangelo762]

" was to think like water " ....I absolutely love that. Its a mantra that can be applied to life in general and should be on a t-shirt.

[@yt20241]

@@dannydangelo762facts my mom said something similar to that once 🙏

[@yt20241]

Imagine if more women did this kind of work? Would it be better? Close to perfect? Maybe done in slower time, cuz that has to be hard work and you need muscle 🤪

[@willkelley4286]

Nice video. One suggestion is to consider nail placement on last under shingle at end of the valley. Water will possibly cross over nail head as it goes under last top shingle of valley and reaches end of valley metal. Additional metal might have been used considering it was the reused shingle and nail placement wasn't negotiable

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

You are correct

[@Jame6999]

😢😢

[@Jame6999]

😊

[@Lilliputian63]

Really well done, and despite what you think, you explained things thoroughly. Thank you for this.

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

My pleasure!

[@russler55]

Very easy to understand.just did a roof job and can see I need to redo the flashing. I know it’s simple to you but never done it befour that I can remember. Thank you for posting this video.

[@shortbus1127]

I'm a superintendent for siding and roofing crews and I pretty much know everything for the most but here I am watching some random guy on KZbin doing repairs just so I can hopefully learn new tricks......great video

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

Thanks for watching! this is a very common mistake I see on roofs. I see alot of guys do it without tins and there should always be tins along fascia to valley return. even if they do it and it doesnt leak bugs,birds and bats can get in and I think its wrong

[@ddforrester]

We usually weave the first couple of courses on the bottom of valleys like this video. Especially if the valley slope is that low. Not only is it nearly impossible for them to leak but each side holds the other down when it gets really windy. Its impossible to lift the bottom of a wooven valley without tearing the shingles. After two wooven courses on each side go ahead with your french cut or whatever.

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

We do the same on an install....This is a repair so we do a bit different

[@marcellatoby]

My roof is leaking down corner walls where we had some build ones.I have had u men up there without repair.I need help .I m so frustrated.Can you recommend someone that knows his stuff in Morristown Tenn/

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

I am in Wisconsin and cannot help

[@charlesdowning8443]

Nice repair job.👍 One item to point out is that the original installer ran the shingle courses to close to the valley. In fact it appears the shingle just starts to curve back up the other roof plain. The shingle courses should not come any closer than about 1.5 to 2 inches from the center of the valley. If too close, the water can be drawn back under the shingles and cause problems. Thanks for the video. 😊

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

I do not know why anyone shingles that way and know exactly what you mean. we hold ours around 2inches up from center of valley like you are saying. They ran it 2 inches up the opposite side. they did not nail the shingles too close to valley from what I could tell but that just leaves like 12inches of shingle in the valley loose

[@jeffreystewart1711]

Lace the damn thing

[@deedsofdecapitation7477]

Nice video, these long form videos will always be appreciated by everyone.

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

More to come!

[@markpetrucci5480]

Good video nice repair . But dear god buy a new calk gun 😂

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

Thanks!

[@alexremix]

I really enjoyed watching your video and listening to your explanations.

[@knarledknuckles]

Watched your video to learn how to repair a leak on a mobile home coming in through the a/c on the roof. Literally, the brand new roof leaked like an open faucet during our first major storm a day after the installation. Our roofer has been back several times with a can of foam, a 4' metal water diverter and tar all of which have failed. A video on how to work underneath a tight area and this troublesome dead pocket where the air conditioning unit meets the roof would be appreciated. I'm ready to tear it all out because I'm sure he did not use step flashing.

[@JR-kk6ce]

Great video. I'm not a roofer, but I am old enough to have outlived several shingle roofs. I live in SW, Florida, and the biggest cause of leaks which I have found are in valleys. Specifically, closed valleys, California valleys, and others. The best way to avoid leaks long term is to use an open W valley. As one can see from your video, all sorts of debri, including shingle granules, will accumulate in the closed valley and cause water to back up. A properly done open valley will not and will outlast the shingle roof.

[@therinchilnsford777]

I ve done many roofs in my life and have never had a problem with closed valleys…..if done properly of course.

[@mule666]

The caulking gun youa professional one..the one you have is crap

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

I do not use my good caulk guns with tar and roofing because when I go to caulk a white window I do not want any mess on my hands or caulk gun that would make window or siding look bad

[@mule666]

@@Lifes_Apprentice i have 3 caulking guns..one with makita battery's..and 2 hand ones but they are hydraulic

[@hhprogressiveconstruction1140]

Also that over hang is pretty much zero to short on that dormer starter wind driven rain and snow can back up in there during winter .

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

Gotta have the flashing!

[@chipmiller9074]

It always seems to be that people who do roofing don't care to do it the right way ! Like how you show all the things that we need to do to correct and even used the materials that are aged same show the repair is correct and not a different color the the existing roof grate job !!

[@therinchilnsford777]

Would have bent the last two flashing to go up and under the drip edge instead of cutting the on to a point…..would have notched the second to last shingle and slid up under the valley flashing instead of just cutting square and no tuck.

[@georgemacdonald5282]

How does a gale not rip that roof apart, what a mess, thank goodness we use slates in scotland, if that workmanship was done on my roof i would shoot him, disgusting.

[@chrisp9538]

What a shitty roof. No edge. No Step Flashing and no valley. And than a shitty repair on top of that.

[@BlakeRobison-jh3ft]

Im a roofing contractor and if i had a guy doing a valley and ddnt use step flashing he would be going back over it

[@hughjones262]

Good job , well done by a dedicated honest roofer , which i might add is rare these days.

[@haroldzimmerman8896]

Lacing the step flashing in between each shingle...............................................

[@colehayden4595]

Appreciate your videos. You being local to the fox valley make them even better.

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

Thanks!

[@aesca151]

Great video. My roofer put all of the step flashing under all shingles. So only the tins were step flashed together and the shingles layer over that 🤦🏽‍♂️. Now I feel confident I can tackle this. I noticed that the nails for the step flashing were slightly higher than the shingle nails. Just want to make sure I’m seeing that correctly. Can you confirm?

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

The nails in step flashing are usually higher

[@gyocca9287]

Are you by chance near Pittsburgh. We need this on two sides?

[@josevilla992]

That's a good video, I hope you're making enough money to buy a new caulk gun, I know that the economy is very tough .

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

LOL You are not the first person to joke about my caulk gun! HAHA! I have a better one I just use the crappy one for tar and stuff so my nice one stays clean

[@reginagilreathballard3791]

I'm fairly skilled but I Hate getting on the roof. Someone should create a way to do this from the attic..gotta replace a small section of the ceiling anyway!

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

If they find a way to do it from the attic I may be out of a job!!!

[@calittlegarden-3311]

I have the same issue and I have no idea how the roofing work. So if I ask dummy question... When use the nail, wont the nail creat the hole and it could leak? Thank you

[@roblewis7354]

They way things are done depending on where you live. Florida has very different codes then the rest of the us. That valley metal should run the length of the valley and flashing in the dormer below. Seems like that’s all kissing. And they didn’t seal the actual valley. That what you get when you’re not required to have a license.

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

We are required to have a license to do roofing here but I doubt the contractor who origianally did the roof did

[@jeffsmith2022]

Why half ass the job, do it correctly to begin with, yes?...Why are you nailing the flashing in a horizontal surface?...Half ass repair IMO...Nobody does 3 tabs anymore...

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

This is not 3 tabs watch the video again...or your stupid. I am sick of igorant comments like this. Make your own repair videos.

[@thecodyz]

Better to put the step under the drip edge so the water doesn’t hit the fascia.

[@jakewood6770]

Its about time for a new calk gun lol

[@sklee1644]

Thanks for sharing. Do you have any idea my shingle roof is growing some algae with green organisms? How to prevent them from growing?

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

They have spray chemicals that you can use

[@dbarr8261]

Don't call them roofers because they are not. They are just shingle layers. Roofers know how to use all flashing properly.

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

You are correct! I am sorry! lol

[@dbarr8261]

Lol, I have made a lot of money fixing stuff like that over the years.

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

@@dbarr8261 I have too! And I love fixing them!

[@davidyounger1463]

Good video and a nice repair. I hate when roofers use caulking as flashing. Doing shingle repairs in the cold really sucks too lol. Thanks for the video. You have another subscriber

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

Thanks!

[@jamescheever7982]

I have this exact roof corner that has a leak that was ignored and have attempted to repair ... burb of chicago ... help?

[@jamescheever7982]

Need roof replaced soon but not ready for a few years

[@wertz987]

Nice repair. I have a similar situation on a split level. I just had my roof replaced by a reputable company and although my original replacement 24 years ago held up I had slow leaks there.

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

I see these spots done wrong all the time

[@MrGreglarry]

Nice to see someone working on roof leaks. Roofers in my area won't even touch them. They do new roofs but won't fool with leaks because they will leak again on old houses ... at least that's their reason. QUESTION: Are you in the Western Maryland area?

thnx dude. this was awesome!! i have a leak right now, and i was thinking of just caulking it.. as i am not a roofer, but you have helped me, greatly and i will do it just as you did. Could you please reply with the caulking that would be best suited, for this job, because i will still caulk it. I am not gong back on that roof. i am too old. thnx again.

[@jacquelinemccully912]

Really nice video! Love the detailed explanation and discussion on water flow. New subscriber! Hoping to find a video about leaking where step flashing meets brick. That's my current issue.

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

THanks! I have a video about Reglet counterflashing. This is what you will need on brick if you have an issue

[@jacquelinemccully912]

@@Lifes_Apprentice Excellent...thank you! Now if you could just come to St. Louis MO metro area to do my repair for me, life would be grand. 🙂

[@nah3186]

I’m so glad I found this video. We have the exact same situation. We had one side repaired and a couple years later the other side started leaking. Great explanations throughout and easy to follow. Thanks again. 👍🏻 and subscribed.

[@danahasson2892]

Great video Justin. Nice repair job. It's amazing how many so called professionals don't know how to do it right. I get the same thing in my industry

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

It is nationwide I am sure! Thanks Dana! I am just slowly trying to teach you how to be a roofer! lol

[@danahasson2892]

@@Lifes_Apprentice Maybe one of these days I'll be a full blown roofer but for right now I'll stick to doing the tear offs

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

@@danahasson2892 roofing is a tough job either way

[@lmeredeemed5043]

@@Lifes_Apprentice 19:09 😊

[@billybarber4399]

Do you cut the points on the shingles

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

When laying the valley or what do you mean?

[@dannybarnhill9834]

The valley needs trimmed , noticed water path along top edge. Also last shingle should be under and not over. Everything seems to be leak proof, unless water grabs the top edge of the last shingle you nailed and runs in above all that you did.

[@DanielinLaTuna]

What is the purpose of the plastic tape over what appears to be a "tar strip" on the underside of the shingle pieces? Should it be removed, or left alone?

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

That plastic strip is to prevent shingles from sticking together in the packaging. It doesnt really matter if it stays or goes. I just leave it alone

[@DanielinLaTuna]

@@Lifes_Apprentice Thank you 🙏

[@williammoller831]

nice video, nice job.

[@lindalomboy1095]

i have a leaking roof and I want to find out what you recommend in fixing it. i am not sure how to send a picture but the roof is about 75 degree angle and causes water to run through and also damaged the facia board.

[@Cozcacuauhtli]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@whommee]

Water still will run behind that coil metal behind that gutter , possibly running into the house soffit

[@elolt2962]

Thanks my man, this exactly what I needed. I will share my DIY video if it is going to be one.

[@Swishman2012]

Great video. Very helpful. Thanks

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

Glad it was helpful!

[@taylorrayn4651]

The shingle you are installing at 20:00 min in the video you left it on seem with the shingle above it. Never ever have keyways stacked. This is still going to leak just not where you put the step flashing.

[@taylorrayn4651]

And the nail placement on that valley flashing is a liability

[@taylorrayn4651]

The last shingle you installed should of went under the opposite side of valley shingles. The metal rain diverter really serves no purpose there. I do not know what the contract is,,, like is this jus a quick fix for little money. Is that why you are not doing it to the best of the ability.

[@taylorrayn4651]

But other than the shingle on seem you didnt cut back, and putting the rain diverter back on. You are 1000 percent correct on everything you said

[@taylorrayn4651]

I took a screen shot of the shingle you left on seem. But it will not let me post it in the comments

[@taylorrayn4651]

When you were culking a nail with culk gun thoes shingles were on seem. I know damn well you seen it.

[@tonykilbourn7812]

Missed that one nail exposed ! You moved past it , if water goes under again, it will find nail…

[@danielsalazar1935]

🎉

[@eastside0434]

Grasshopper, one must not nail in the center of the step, nail top corner on roof deck would keep water out on a cold dark night.

[@louisbrucetatarsky9817]

I like that as you checked the shingles, you noticed missing nails and added them. Thank you for this video, so helpful.

[@mikethompson7436]

Lol you won't be the last roofer there does that look professional to anyone

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

I am repairing a leak dude...

[@d-man4937]

Great video. You did forget to cut the corner from the top of the shingle in the valley. It's surprising how many forget even though it's printed on every bundle wrapper.

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

thanks!

[@woodpeckerroofing93]

Yep dog ear, that's why i jumped on to comment.... I've repaired this mistake a bunch...too much. I had to go to school for my trade to many just jumping in literally teaching people wrong sometimes. Thanks Apprentice for getting word out. Steeper the better:)

[@teeare2367]

​@@woodpeckerroofing93 *too

[@angelotorres8388]

Very good and detailed video. Helped me to repair my roof.

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

Glad it helped

[@maxamillion82]

Any videos on replace in one inch drip edge to 2 inch drip edge the correct way. Or an easier way.

[@dbarr8261]

Love them because I will always have a job.

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

For sure!

[@Roy-ij1wq]

Excellent video. I need to fix the exact same problem on my roof.

[@vellieoutdoors751]

This video helped me out big time yesterday 👌

[@asadadil8695]

OSI Quad caulk is not indicated for roofing

[@dannydangelo762]

Excellent video and tutorial . I have exact same problem. Wish me luck ! 👍🙂🍺

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

Good luck!

[@dannydangelo762]

Well it was last year when I commented and today I finally got around to it. I followed your video to a 'T' . Thank you so much.

[@dannydangelo762]

And it worked !!!!!!

[@qstrian]

Thank you for reversing the camera angle to give your audience a better view.

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

Thanks for watching!

[@qstrian]

@@Lifes_Apprentice, my new home’s roof bears a striking resemblance to your project. Thanks for your astute insight & the kind way you approached another’s well-intentioned work.

[@hhprogressiveconstruction1140]

Oh man that’s about a three finger caulk job they did there .

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

Whatever caulk they used it was tough! lol it was pretty much what i always see

[@hhprogressiveconstruction1140]

@@Lifes_Apprentice Caulk is like the Bat signal lol .

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

@@hhprogressiveconstruction1140 you got that right!

[@HB-yq8gy]

Thank you nice work! What about a one-piece L flashing all the way up if you had access to a brake is that a better solution not to leak? Also, should the step flashing nail heads be caulk?

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

a one piece flashing would probably work in this situation but you should always use tins when more than one course. You can caulk the nails if you would like

[@fakeaccount4092]

Cool video man thanks!!!

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

No problem!

[@joseescobedo7080]

I appreciate a good job well done👍

[@808drummerpercussionist9]

Love your style, methodical planning and execution

[@ElreyRayo]

Gracias from Texas 👍

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

Thanks!

[@sebasmixmix9859]

Valley is backwards 😂

[@bonvivant5251]

very thorough,,nice

[@treystills]

Nice work! Thanks for sharing

[@andrewjames1613]

Good work! Your a caveman 💪💪

[@RCIDEARCIDEA]

Great job amigo!@

[@stevenevangelist5221]

excellent

[@Gavin556]

Best roofing repair i have seen

[@ManuelCastillo-pr6sl]

good work sir

[@mikethompson7436]

🤤 sloop

[@Antzzz_Manzzz]

Some fine work

[@yuN0SuBBY]

Nice job

[@livenhfree]

Nice video. A question. At the beginning, you said the nails were "over pressured." What do you mean by that? Anyway, your vid is giving me confidence to attempt to fix a problem I have (pray for me!). I have fascia rot on two inside corners. Just need to figure out where the moisture is coming from (above, or from buildup in the gutter). Already tested the gutter itself by flooding it. It's sound.

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

Over pressured nails will push through the shingle and break the shingle mat...

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Thanks for sharing. Looks like, overall, it is a nice quality roof. (Materials wise,I mean.) Too bad someone screwed up the installation

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

A roof is only as good as the installation in a few key areas... this is one of them

[@sylviafletcher2213]

Where are you located at?

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

Wisconsin

[@tywon9622]

So how much does it cost to fix because I think that’s what I have going on

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

I would say 500 roughly. depends on the situation and how bad the substrate condition is

[@tywon9622]

@@Lifes_Apprentice thanks

[@nomadicrecovery1586]

Nice I’m an adjuster I see this kind of leak On Half of my claims Good info on how to repair properly

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

Thank you! I see this issue all the time as well. Hopefully I can prevent a few claims and teach a few people how to do it right

[@nomadicrecovery1586]

@@Lifes_Apprentice it’s cool I knew more or less what happens But it’s good to see it done right I try and be up on the real reasons things happen

[@Lifes_Apprentice]

@@nomadicrecovery1586 It is good to see an adjuster who cares! I have worked with some dandys!

[@nomadicrecovery1586]

@@Lifes_Apprentice really? Be heard that All the ones I know are good people But I guess it depends I just want to do right by the customers

[@woodpeckerroofing93]

This problem spread to the west aswell or came from here lmao I've fixed that exact problem too much.