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Leaking TPO Roof

Hey Girls!

Our flat roof house has a TPO roof that is leaking. We have found the leaky seams in the membrane, and are missing membrane in one of our canales (yes, Margaret, that’s the right word for a Pueblo-style house in the Southwest).

My question is this: I found a company that makes this silicone seal that is applied to the leaky seams, then some “poly fleece” is laid down, then the silicone is painted over the fleece. Should I/could I do this myself? (The company’s name is Bergstromm Industries.)

A local reputable roofing company quoted me $3500 to fix the leaks, reseal all the seams, and install membrane on the canale.

Thoughts?

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u/UpbeatDisaster505 — 3 days ago
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Need HELP with getting lantern plumb

Hello, Lighting Know-Howers!

I would appreciate input on how to get this lantern housing plumb and not leaning back against the siding.

The existing mounting block is already fit into the vinyl lap siding grooves.

So, is slipping a couple of shims just behind the square back plate of this lantern the thing to do?

And, if so, any tips on shims?

Or is there something better to solve this issue?

Thanks in advance.

u/MoleculeMover — 7 days ago
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Need help on this

Hi Guys, Any thoughts about what might be the reason this is happening? Already did waterproofing but the result after 1 year.

Location:India

u/Tough_Board_2026 — 12 days ago
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Garage Addition Sagging

I need help figuring out how to repair this.

I bought a home built in the 70's that had a garage added on in the 80's or 90's. I have had a structural engineer come look at this, but haven't gotten the report yet. The front beam (shown) is sagging. I'm pretty sure it's a doubled 2x10x16ft beam, but not sure because I haven't pulled the facia off. Inside the garage, all the ceiling joists are bowing in the same way. Thats kind of expected... they're 2x6x16ft. yes, that is correct - 2x6x16ft joists. Even the engineer was scratching his head over that.

Things of note: The base boards for the addition ARE NOT bolted down. the whole garage is sitting on a concrete slab with brick built up from the foundation. the Baseboards sit on top of the brick. The brick columns are most likely just brick - no center post.

My question to anyone that can help me: What would be the best way to fix this, without putting up a center carport support. I really enjoy not having a post to maneuver around.

During his visit, the engineer mentioned either installing a center beam underneath the 2x6 ceiling joists to take the weight inside the garage. That would possible require cutting the slap and pouring a new footer to support the beam.

For the carport, I think it needs a new, stronger front beam, and also stronger columns. that would require shoring each joist, removing the front beam and columns, then adding a larger beam and reinforced columns. Is that the right idea?

I also watched this great video explaining this situation, but I'd like reddits thoughts too:
Watch This Video Before Trying To Fix A Sagging Wood Framed Ceiling - Old Home Remodeling Part Four
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWU6A5MxVnI

u/ThatGuyOverThereBang — 12 days ago