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Attic Ventilation »

[10 May 2012 | No Comment | 47 views]
Leaky Vent Removal

Why the Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
A leak was noticed in the kitchen from an area where an old light used to be.  They had cut open the ceiling and noticed water dripping, which was coming from the trusses from the roof in the attic.
The Problems We Found:
After having a look at the area the homeowner had uncovered in the ceiling of the kitchen, we went up into the attic.  There was an attic vent in the place where an old stove pipe used to be. Homeowner had removed it …

leak sources »

[18 Apr 2012 | No Comment | 39 views]
Temporary Leak Solution

Why The Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
There was cracking in the ceiling of the homeowner’s bedroom.  They had lived in the home for 5 years, and though there had been a previous repair this is the first time the new homeowners had noticed any issue.
The Problems We Found:
We went into the attic and found that there were 3 exhaust vents that were not connected to any hole.   1 vent was approximately 4 feet away from the nearest hole.  The 2nd vent was brought to the wood and was exhausting into …

Attic Ventilation »

[9 Mar 2012 | No Comment | 13 views]
Attic Vent Replacement

Why the Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
Exhaust vents needed to be replaced.
The Problems we Found:
Two Attic Vents needed replacing and flapper vent was actually a hidden plumbing stack.
Solution for the Roof:
We replaced 2 attic vents with 2 proper exhaust vents.  We installed insulated hoses and connected them in the attic.
Hidden 3.5” plumbing stack had been converted to  1.5” stack – we installed extension and installed 3” flange.  We then sealed the surrounding shingles with roof cement as well as sealed 2 additional attic vents.

Attic Ventilation »

[16 Feb 2012 | No Comment | 13 views]
Roof Vent Repair

Why the Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
There was leaking detected in the home.
The Problems We Found:
During the roof inspection we discovered that an exhaust vent had been incorrectly installed, as there were no sealants used.  The shingles were also improperly attached around the vent and there was no underlayment.  This incorrect installation was causing the vent to leak.
The chimney was missing flashing on one side, as well as a turbine vent; which was also leaking.
The Solution for the Roof:
We removed the vent as well as the surrounding shingles.  We then …

Roof Tune Up »

[15 Feb 2012 | Comments Off | 11 views]
Shingle Repair and Roof Tune Up

Why the Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
The home was missing shingles and a roof tune up was requested.
Problems We Found:
We inspected the roof and found that there were exposed nails on 13 attic vents, 2 plumbing stacks, and 30 ft of the top wall flashing.  There were also exposed nails on the ridge caps and all along the valley.
2 shingles had come completely loose and others were starting to do the same.
Solutions for the Roof:
Overall the roof is in good condition.  We sealed off all the exposed nails, re-installed the …

Featured, Vent Installation »

[6 Feb 2012 | No Comment | 20 views]
Permanent Stove Exhaust Installation

The Reason the Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
A stove exhaust installation was requested by homeowner.
Work We Completed:
We installed an exhaust vent and sealed off with roof cement.  Homeowner will connect the insulated hose at a later date.

Vent Installation »

[30 Jan 2012 | No Comment | 0 views]
Permanent Vent Installation and Downspout Extension

The Reason the Homeowner Called Mr. Roof Repair:
Homeowner called in wanting a bathroom exhaust vent installed.
The Work That Was Completed:
We removed shingles from the area we were going to install a vent.  We then cut a hole and inserted an insulated hose attached to a flapper vent which we had shown to homeowner prior to installation.  We sealed off the vent with sealing using roof cement and then installed new shingles.
We then installed a 3 foot downspout extension so the water could flow freely into the eaves trough.

roof damage, water leaks »

[20 Oct 2011 | No Comment | 153 views]
Permanent Vent Repair

Replaced attic vent to correct exhaust vent and installed with chem caulking. Sealed all attic vents on roof with chem caulking and an exhaust pipe on back of roof.

Chimney Leak, Featured, Roof Assessments »

[26 Sep 2011 | No Comment | 420 views]
Chimney Repair and Vent Reinstall

PERMANENT CHIMNEY REPAIR Removed shingles around chimney area. Installed ice and water shield. Installed new shingles using roof cement and nails followed by chem caulking.PART 3: REINSTALL AND SEAL ALL ROOF VENTS All vents on roof surface were properly reinstalled and sealed in order to ensure they are watertight.

leak sources, Roof Assessments, water leaks »

[6 Jul 2011 | No Comment | 190 views]
Leaking Vent Repair

Repair Summary:
Homeowner had covered the vent area with a peel and stick membrane and nailed it down approximately every 6 inches.
Mr Roof Repair found a vent leak as it was not sealed properly. Due to no underlayment on the roof surface the shingles are deteriorating and have started to fish mouth. They are wavy and water is getting into the keys of the shingles.
This vent is directly in the middle with shingle seams 1 foot to the left and right of it. Water was getting in to left and right …