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Posted by sinister on June 21, 2008, 1:10 pm
> Just closed on an older home yesterday. Inspector had pointed out holes
> in the caulking/sealant that secured the flashing going from the vertical
> wall of the original home onto the (sloped) roof of an addition.
>
> I went onto the roof myself this morning to look at the holes before going
> and buying sealant (in another thread, a poster replied and recommended
> silicone).
>
> I noticed that in some places (mainly at the ends), a couple nails holding
> the flashing to the addition are somewhat loose.
>
> I'm not sure how to fix that:
> (1) Somehow get a new nail that won't be loose. (Don't see how to do
> that---if the old one is loose, a new one would also be loose unless I get
> a fatter one.)
> (2) Nail somewhere else along the flashing.
>
> I figure I should do (2).
Ah...my old man pointed out I could do (1), as long as I fill the whole
first with something.
>
> TIA,
>
> S
>
>
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