Tightening screws on metal roof | Ask The Experts Forum

Mary Kirby 8/17/2015	we have a ten year old metal roof that is starting to leak. The screws seem to be loosening up. Tar around some helped but leaking in another spot. Should we have all the screws tightened up.?	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/20604/find/
Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 8/17/2015	It sounds like these are exposed screws. Yes, they could be tightened though another option would be to replace them with bigger diameter screws.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/20605/find/
Eric Novotny An informed customer is the Best Customer! 8/17/2015	+1 I would just replace them as Todd mentioned. Cleaner looking and will likely net a more dependable result.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/20606/find/
Mary Kirby 8/17/2015	Thank you for your help. We will do what you recommend. Your closest recommended contractor is in N.H. Surely we can find one in maine near us, Mary	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/20607/find/
Dick Bus 8/17/2015	can you send pictures? it is rare that the screw hole is what is causing a noticeable leak. You may have problems with flashing details that are further up the roof.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/20608/find/
Guest User 8/17/2015	Will try to get pictures & send tomorrow.. Where do I send pictures? Email?, Mary	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/20609/find/
Dick Bus 8/18/2015	[email protected]	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/20610/find/
Guest User 8/19/2015	did you get pictures?	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/20611/find/
Dick Bus 8/19/2015	No I did not. I did check my spam file and it is not there either.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/20612/find/

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