Torch-On Roof Drain Leak Repair in New Westminster
A torch-on flat roof in New Westminster was leaking into the garage where the membrane had separated from the drain. See how we cut it out and rebuilt the drain with a two-ply patch.
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Rusted Chimney Chase Cap Replacement in Burnaby
A chimney chase cap had rusted right through, with roofing nails glued on top to deter birds. Here is why a rusted chase cap leaks and how we replaced it.
How One Slid Tile Flooded a Garage in Coquitlam
A slid roof tile let water travel along a channel in the underlay and leak into a Coquitlam garage, far from the tile itself. Here is why these leaks are so hard to find.
Leaking Roof Vents on a Vancouver Tile Roof: Why We Use Lead Gooseneck Vents
On S-shaped tile roofs, plastic vents are sealed with mastic that cracks and leaks. See why we replace them with lead gooseneck vents that mold to the tile, on a Vancouver job.
EPDM Roof Repair in North Vancouver: Fixing Leaks on a Residential Flat Roof
A residential EPDM roof in North Vancouver was leaking at the vents, with screws backing out through the membrane. Here is how we found and sealed the leaks.
Metal Roof Vent Leak in Aldergrove: Why 50-Year Roofs Still Need Maintenance
Metal roof panels can last 50 years, but the penetrations often rely on caulking that has to be maintained. A leaking vent in Aldergrove shows why.
Common Torch-On Flat Roof Problems We Find (and Why They Leak)
Failing flashing patched with mastic, uncaulked B-vent storm collars, plugged drains, and loose coping. The torch-on flat roof problems we find most, and why they leak.
Tile Roof Valley Leak Repair in Abbotsford: How Debris Causes Valley Leaks
A concrete tile roof valley was leaking because debris and moss had dammed the valley flashing and pushed water onto the underlay. Here is how we cleared and fixed it.
Chimney Pan Flashing Replacement in Langley: Fixing a Leak at the Source
This Langley chimney leaked because the original pan flashing was too short and had no containment lip. See how we replaced it with properly bent flashing.
Hidden Gutter Repair in Richmond: Why Faulty Installs Leak and How We Fix Them
Most hidden gutter leaks come from seams that were nailed and caulked instead of patched properly. Here is how we rebuilt a failing built-in gutter in Richmond with commercial membranes.
Tile Roof Skylight Leak Fixed: Blocked Pan Flashing in Port Moody
A leaking skylight on a Port Moody tile roof turned out to be debris damming the pan flashing. Here is how we diagnosed and fixed it.
Concrete tile roof b-vent leak repair Burnaby
On concrete tile roofs many older metal B‑vents are sealed to the roof tiles with nothing more than roof cement. […]
Tile roof plastic vent replacement
Plastic roof vents are a common leak point on tile roofs. Over time, plastic vents get brittle, sag, and let […]
Repairing Plastic Vents on a Tile Roof in Coquitlam
Plastic roof vents may seem durable, but over time, they become brittle and crack, leading to leaks. On tile roofs, […]
How Critters Get Into Tile Roofs in Vancouver
Tile roof slid hip tile vancouver where squirrels enter Tile roof eave has gaps for critters to enter Tile roof […]