Roof repair products
The professional-grade repair products a dealer uses in the tune-up to close the places shingles can’t protect: flashings, joints, penetrations and cracks.
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The repair line
Two products, each for a different kind of joint.
Caulk
elastomeric caulk
A flexible caulk for gaps, flashings, shingles and roof penetrations.
- Adheres to: masonry, wood, asphalt, metal and vinyl
- Conditions: can go on damp surfaces and in low temperatures
- Typical uses: exposed nail heads, lifted tabs, pipe boots, step flashing
Liquid flashing
liquid flashing
A clear, brushable elastomeric caulk for the joints where water gets in.
- On the roof: chimneys, valleys, vents, flashing and gutters
- Around the house: sills, thresholds and siding
- Applied: by brush, so it reaches into seams and laps
Where they go on a roof
Most leaks start where the roof meets something else.
Chimneys and walls
Step and counter flashing, where shingles meet masonry or siding.
Valleys
Where two slopes meet and carry the most water.
Vents and pipe boots
Plumbing vents, exhaust fans and their rubber boots.
Skylights
The perimeter flashing around the frame.
Nail heads and tabs
Exposed fasteners and lifted shingle tabs.
Gutters and edges
Seams, end caps and drip edge joints.