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Knoxville Roofing Company Inspects A Roof Leak

Completed Projects, Gutter Repair and Replacement, Residential Roof Repair
December 3, 2020

KIMBERLIN HGT, TN

This Knoxville home has a small roof leak in it the garage. It appears to be a slow leak but has been going on for some time. The leak seems to be coming from where the gutter meets the roof. This particular gutter gets most of the water from the home so it may be overflowing at that point.

Roof Leak Coming From Overfilled Gutters

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Exhaust Cap Replacement
The exhaust cap coming from the roof of the garage needs to be replaced as it is bent and crooked.

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Gutter Repair To Stop Leak
This gutter will be cut back about two inches and capped at the end. A B elbow will also be installed and a downspout leading to the next gutter to prevent overflow of water. All nails and flashing will be sealed in this area.

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Extending The Metal To Avoid Dripping Down The Siding
At the back of the house, metal will be added to extend the sides to avoid water running down the siding.

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Roof Leak Resolved

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This is a picture of a home with a roof leak

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Overflowing Gutter Fixed
This gutter was cut back 2” and capped. A downspout was also installed to divert water to lower gutter. Affected areas were sealed.

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Exhaust Cap Replaced
The exhaust cap over the garage was replaced as well as sealing up the entire pipe.

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Flashing Metal Was Added To Divert Water
Flashing metal was added under the shingles to divert water.

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