Pole Barn Roof Leak Fix?

[Rusty Pilot]

I replaced my garage door seals on the barn today while the house was getting new windows installed. We finally got our first rain here in Indiana in a while. I went out to check the seals to make sure I did not make it worse. Everything looked good except one spot which was odd. I looked up and the top of the garage door was wet. Once I got up there to see what was going on, I noticed that water was dripping/dribbling in off-center and above the garage door where the wall the ceiling meet. Now, I cannot do much about it now (though my paranoia is making my mind run wild); but tomorrow morning, I intend to get a ladder and check out the roof.

I bought the place last year and never had any roof issues. I am assuming the original owner built the barn back in 2012 based on paperwork that I have found and some "interesting" DIY. Now, my barn is not run down or in disrepair.

Any recommendations/advice to look out for?

 

[nitroracer20]

Get on the ladder then post photos. Run a hose above from where the leak is evident. Cant do anything without photos but “let paranoia run wild”.

Start researching proper flashing methods pertinent to your roof layout meanwhile

 

[jack stand]

You didn't mention the roof's material. Metal or shingles?

 

[Rusty Pilot]

It's a metal roof. I think I find it. A screw is popped up. Other than just screwing it in. Any other suggestions? I have about another 4 hrs till the next rain comes in.

 

[Spud McGee]

It's a metal roof. I think I find it. A screw is popped up. Other than just screwing it in. Any other suggestions? I have about another 4 hrs till the next rain comes in.

How's the little seal on the screw? If it looks janky, I'd replace it rather than screw it back in.

 

[Rusty Pilot]

It looks ok, but I have a bag full of fasteners from replacing sheets on the side of the barn. I'm assuming those are the same size.

 

[Rusted Nut]

The hole maybe wallowed out, use a larger size screw, and/or put some sealant under the washer.

 

[Spud McGee]

The hole maybe wallowed out, use a larger size screw, and/or put some sealant under the washer.

You talking about the hole in the wood?

Dip a couple toothpicks in wood glue and cram down in the hole. Let them dry, snap them off. Now the hole is not wallered out and your original size fastener will fit right.

 

[Rusty Pilot]

I don't have a large fastener, but is Henry sealant good?

Henry 209XR Extreme Rubberized Wet Patch Roof Leak Repair Sealant Caulk 10.1 fl. oz. HE209004 - The Home Depot

Henry 209XR Extreme Rubberized Wet Patch Roof Leak Repair Sealant is an ultra-premium, rubberized roof sealant with excellent adhesion, especially at moving joints where its flexibility and elasticity

www.homedepot.com

 

[Rusty Pilot]

I tried the fastener that I have. Good?

 

[readhead]

That is a hansom building. That is a very common problem with metal roofs fastened to wood especially with dark colored panels. As the panels expand and contract the screws will tend to work out and the holes in the metal will become enlarged. Larger diameter screws with the same size head are available for just this problem. Buy a bag of matching screws to have on hand. This is not the last time this will happen.

 

[Rusty Pilot]

Joy... well, I'll need to figure what size to get, but for now that will have to do. Thanks everyone.

 

[jack stand]

It's important to drive the screw @ 90* for a proper seal of the rubber washer. It's a little forgiving, but easy to let a couple of angle'd screws "slip by" when you're putting in thousands of them.
That sealant is fine and relax a little, it'll be ok and you'll get it under control.
Very nice building by the way!