Tin roof leak

[Charliekilo]

Been awhile since I last posted.Mostly just read and learn.

My pole shop has a minor leak. Over the work bench.
The steel sheets run horizontal with vertical seams .
I am looking for a product to spray or paint or spread on the seam from inside the shop. I know the location but due to my size I am afraid to try to stop the leak from the top. Do more damage than good. Inside standing on the bench it is easy reach
Any sure fire ideas?
Thanks
C

 

[Captain Spaulding]

Sealing from the inside is never going to work in the long run. Often the spot where the water drips is far from where it actually leaks. You need somebody on the roof to check for loose nails.

 

[Charliekilo]

Sealing from the inside is never going to work in the long run. Often the spot where the water drips is far from where it actually leaks. You need somebody on the roof to check for loose nails.

No nails just screws some distance from the seam ?

 

[Musicinabottle]

No nails just screws some distance from the seam ?

Most likely it's one that missed the wood, or if it's an older building, a screw that worked its way out partially, but I bet its a miss.

 

[Charliekilo]

https://www.carport.com/wp-content/uploads/16x36-durable-rv-carport-with-open-front-32328-side1.jpg
This is what it looks like No wood. door on side. Steel 2 in frame.

 

[johnehr]

I had a leak in my pole building metal roof recently, too. Found an unexpected perforation in one of the steel panels up there.

Then I found the cause, lying on the floor inside, directly under the hole in the roof...

Not very neighborly, whoever fired that particular shot!

 

[Lassen Forge]

Happy 4th of July. We get those "people" up here who don't seem to realize what goes up, comes down.

 

[cory58]

Buildings like yours are assembled with self-drilling screws that have integrated rubber washers to seal the holes. Most leaks come from the rubber washers failing or the screws backing out so the washer no longer seals. Would be an easy fix from up on the roof.

Like you, I don't get up on the roof of my metal garage, which means hiring someone.


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[dadsEH]

Happy 4th of July. We get those "people" up here who don't seem to realize what goes up, comes down.

From the angle of entry that bullet wasnt on its way down...and anyway, a falling bullet is only travelling 120 mph. Would just bounce off.
that sucker was a horizontal entry with lots of velocity.

 

[kbs2244]

"due to my size I am afraid to try to stop the leak from the top"

Hire someone small and do it right.
You are still the boss and you can watch to be sure it is done your way.

 

[kbs2244]

That bullet looks like a .45 ACP slug.

A low speed pistol load with a trajectory like a rainbow.

 

[wdrumheller]

From the angle of entry that bullet wasnt on its way down...and anyway, a falling bullet is only travelling 120 mph. Would just bounce off.
that sucker was a horizontal entry with lots of velocity.

I 100% agree. This was shot from within 300 yards horizontally in my opinion.

I found a 30-30 bullet in one of my beehives last spring in my back yard.

That's what I get for living near some trashy neighbors.

 

[Charliekilo]

Because it was a professional that installed the shop I am avoiding that rout. 2 year guarantee is over and he is not doing small stuff now. Rust-Oleum has some paint on sealer. They are a good brand and I can reach the area with a small roller on a long handle.
Think it might work ?

 

[Docbentley]

As seen on tv———flexseal. Apply from top.

 

[Firebrick43]

CK, there was some good replies above.. Please heed them, there is nothing long term about brush or spray on sealers. They will harden and crack in 2 to 5 years and then it hard to remove, let alone they look like ****.

You leak is either a hole that has been punctured(most of the time unlikely) or a screw that has been either over/under tightened and the washer is cracked/not sealing or it was put out of place.

No professional needed to replace a screw.

 

[383]

The steel sheets run horizontal with vertical seams .

It's not a problem with a screw, it is an end lap with the metal running horizontal on the roof. I don't know how they seal the endlaps on that type of structure, but water will follow the ribs and leak in any endlaps if not sealed properly. The screws should be removed, and sealer or high quality caulk added between the panels at the lap. You might get lucky for a little while with sealer on the inside, but it won't last long.

 

[Charliekilo]

It's not a problem with a screw, it is an end lap with the metal running horizontal on the roof. I don't know how they seal the endlaps on that type of structure, but water will follow the ribs and leak in any endlaps if not sealed properly. The screws should be removed, and sealer or high quality caulk added between the panels at the lap. You might get lucky for a little while with sealer on the inside, but it won't last long.

Kinda what I thought.