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TOPIC: I Have An Existing Metal Roof and Have A Question

Tightening screws on metal roof

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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.?
Mary Kirby

8/17/2015
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It sounds like these are exposed screws. Yes, they could be tightened though another option would be to replace them with bigger diameter screws. Todd Miller
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8/17/2015
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+1 I would just replace them as Todd mentioned. Cleaner looking and will likely net a more dependable result. Eric Novotny
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8/17/2015
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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
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8/17/2015
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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. Dick Bus
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8/17/2015
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Will try to get pictures & send tomorrow.. Where do I send pictures? Email?, Mary
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[email protected] Dick Bus
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8/18/2015
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did you get pictures?
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8/19/2015
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No I did not. I did check my spam file and it is not there either. Dick Bus
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