Roof Leaks Caused by Poor Quality Wall Flashings

[@JimWhite1958]

Gary I would have loved to seen a video on the repair of this mess. When we come across something like this Bubba created from the very start I figure this in high on an estimate but never fails someone from Bubba's family tree comes along and outbids me on the roofing project and the mess just continues on down the line.

[@huckelberricampbell4616]

Great info. Thanks for the video. I will keep this in mind.

[@Faruk651]

This is why I taught myself how to shingle a roof. Luckily my roof is just basic gable and some dormers. I don't let any contractor touch my house other than gas/electrical/plumbing.

[@gsprmssr2011]

Care to share what type of flashing to use? Thanks

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Proper "Step Flashing" is the way of real roofing! Shingles and step flashings are the same method or system. Thanks for watching, and my best to you!

[@Rynno1338]

Fantastic information. Thank you for sharing

[@jystdog]

Hello:We have a leaking issue on the second story of a brick veneer house. The symptom is : Obvious water bleeding from inside the block run on ibeam in the garage. When we are in the garage attic there is the roof peak of the garage above our heads and directly in front of us the block wall on which meets the peak of the garage roof. From there the veneer runs start and are laid to the peak of the second storey bedroom roof point. After a heavy rain and maybe 45 minutes to an hour later after entering the garage attic water can be seen bleeding through the blocks at the mortar joints. The brick was removed once and reflashed as per an engineers diagnosis. This arrested the majority of the leaking. Soon after a heavy rain the bleeding reappeared through the block mortar joints. There is a bedroom window above the garage. The solution from the builder at this point is to flash over the structural flashing with aluminum roof flashing. In so doing the builder is going to seal up the weeping holes along the bottom of the structural flashing that is tied into the first or second rows of bricks. We hired an engineer 11 months ago when the builder proposed the cosmetic fix of caulking and aluminum flashing between the roof joint and the brick. The engineer diagnosed a gap between the waterproof blue skin and the structural flashing. This was repaired with new flashing after all the veneer was removed. As stated that resulted in a good amount of relief from the leaking. Unfortunately the blocks are still weeping some water through the from the inside.Water is somehow getting behind the veneer and weeping down the airspace into the blocks and then out of the mortar joints in the block wall inside the garage attic. If intense enough water will come through the ceiling in the garage. There appears to be no penetration into the upstairs bedroom walls under the window in that room. It would appear that the block run may not have had a mortar fill at the top and that the off set of the veneer coupled with the water leaking down through the airspace enters the top of the block and therefore bleeds through the mortar joints, only a guess at this point. The other culprit could be the window in the second floor bedroom. We are aware that the at the least the weeping holes above the flashing should not be caulked up flashed over or sealed as that is the lowest point and water would get trapped with no escape and no air flow. Our engineer has said as much. The builder said they disagree with the expert engineer who 50 years of experience and 2 sons with engineering degrees. The builder sites the argument that the weeping holes are not necessary in such a small veneer facing on the second floor and furthermore the building code does not specify a weeping size. We know that the spacing is approximately 800mm that weeping holes should be located over lentils and at the bottom runs of veneer above the flashing. Are there specifications for the size of weeping holes? We know it is critical for moisture exit and for air circulation.The argument that you can seal them up as a band aid solution and that can be casually removed because they are specifically sized in the building code sounds absurd. Why would the mason have spaced them out and installed them in those areas in the first place. Any thoughts? Could it be the window on the second floor or compromised flashing. Sure like to know how water is bleeding into the airspace and through the blocks. Thanks to anyone with suggestions.

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

jystdog, that's an interesting issue. I'm unclear about the diffculties involved. Can you send a few pictures? [e-mail]

[@alexanderstevens145]

How did you go ? I would take the bricks off again and run flashing along window and atleast 2 metres either side of window with weep holes all the way along. Its prob something simple . Cosmetic fix are a waste of time and money. The water shouldnt be in the cavity to begin with its a last resort fail safe wich itself has failed. Prob old mud and trowel holes up there.

[@run2thefight]

I’m a 30 year roofing industry professional who is shocked at the amount of low quality roofing companies in states without a central licensing board that holds contractors accountable I also find that most companies are more a ambulance chasing sales and marketing company who believes the subs who consist of mostly illegals actually know how to install a roof properly I find drip edge with a couple of staples and the drip edge is very light gauge aluminum and has a small face and never extends below the gutter Most the time I only find drip edge on rakes and not the entire perimeter The Underlayment is only stapled and the layout is atrocious and not lapped properly The starter shingle is nailed at the top of the starter and not through the starter into the drip edge and into the decking No sealing around penetrations and exposed nails with only a dab of silicone Step flashing and counter flashing held into place with cut nails and not a true reglet style compression joint into the brick joint And the list goes on and on. 3 4 or 5 nails with no consistency and no sealant need the cut side of the valley

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Curious, where do you work, and what exactly do you do? Career opportunity available to the right person!

[@samcaldwell7694]

All this shingle roofs in the USA seem to have problems they seem to have the terminology but lack the skills everyone is an expert the simple fact is shingles are only good for sheds in the UK pitched roofs on domestic houses are either concrete tiles or slate they should last a life time

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Sad, but often true!

[@zachchenoweth6622]

This was the cheap crap I found underneath my stucco.... with tons of nail holes and gallons of tar covering it. Cheap and lazy contractors in my area are a huge problem... What should have been a ~$400 wind damage fix ended up being a complete sheathing, roofing, window sealant, and siding job...

[@3flgator]

Hi, how long does a brick and Mortor 30 pound felt roof underlayment last before it starts leaking when exposed to the elements because the spanish tiles broke? The roof is a spanish stile brick and Mortor original from 2004. Thanks.

[@NewWaveSports229]

Well 30 pound will last longer than 15lb but it's not correct and needs fixed because it will leak if it's not already

[@zacturf-n-sports6203]

would step flashing be the answer there?

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Yes, you are correct. Step Flashing with a soldered brick pocket "offset" around the corner. Thanks for watching and your comment!

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Good advice

[@shawnshaffer7408]

all vertical wall on a shingle system need step flashing

[@Lifiremoldwaterdamage]

This is a common issue that I deal with at least once per month.

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

How do you have people deal with it?

[@danielburns7519]

don't ever let a roofer use galvanize metal on your roof .use either stainless ,aluminum ,or copper.it cost more but it will last ten times longer

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Thanks for your comments, many areas do deal with rust and those choices are the best!

[@whatfreedom7]

Wouldn’t galvanized at least last the 20-30 years of the shingle life?

[@run2thefight]

Why don’t more states have you use galvalume Which is galvanized aluminum and is very strong and weathers very well

[@josedominguez2706]

I don't know why everyone stresses so much about training and certification, at the end of the day the person doing the work is most times some poor immigrant who is subcontracted to do the job on the cheap....

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Not everyone does the job on the cheap! It's true, the masses do, but there's another level out there if you look. thanks for your comment, GW

[@bajrorizvanovic1472]

Hey leave yugo alone hahaha . Great video thx man

[@lorenzovazquez6508]

If you feel roofer! Where is you safety harnesses

[@draconite420]

Is this suppose to be a roofing sex joke?

[@explorster]

Step flashing only way to do it.

[@NewWaveSports229]

That should be step flashing not straight flashing like you show

[@Austinroofingcontractors]

Yes, indeed it should be! We could use someone with your knowledge! [e-mail]

[@NewWaveSports229]

Thanks but I live in Oklahoma and do home inspections.. imo the house was poorly designed from the beginning. Sometimes the builders get really cute with their roof designs and forget what the purpose of a roof is I'd also be interested in what the transition from brick looks like along the wall would be worth it to see behind the brick.. although impossible if the roof is that rotted I'm curious about the sheathing behind the brick does the Wall move at all when you push on it? Or bow out? Are any of the mortar joints or brick itself cracked.. in any event dumping a ton of water from the gutters to that particular spot is a terrible idea.. gutters are important but I bet 90% of gutters are taking water to a bad spot.. usually directly to the foundation instead of away from the house

[@clearnoisesounds4390]

That's a 28g metal.. should have been 24-22 Gage

[@andrewgillingham6541]

American roofs are rubbish . Shingles hahaha rubbish