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Posted by on January 6, 2007, 5:41 pm
butwhat wrote:
> We have a 14' x 22' 2/12 pitch roof with a 14' peak.
>
> We are going to install a 5/12 pitched roof on this older addition that
> will be 22' long and run from the eve to the 2nd story wall.
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> Our problem is that the current roof is leaking horribly and we can't
> do the repair til spring - it's part of a renovation nightmare.
>
> The roof leaks that make me the most nervous are those where the
> current 2/12 pitch roof meets the 2nd story wall. I assume it was never
> flashed properly.
>
> I would like advice on temporarily flashing and covering the roof with
> something that will last about 6 monthes or possibly a little longer.
>
> I was thinking about using the Titanium roof underlayment with sheet
> metal flashing tucked under the aluminum siding.
>
> I would appreciate any advice.
>
> Thanks
A method that works well but looks bad is simply to use a couple cheap
tarps. Nail with roofing nails and shim or furring strips at the top
and sides.
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