New roof, extreme use of silicone

Specific Inspection Topics Roofing Inspections
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New roof installed on the 3rd. Tamko architectural, single layer, 6ft of membrane, new vent stacks, new skylight, partial reuse of step flashing.

The roofer that did this job used copious amounts of silicone around the vent stacks, skylight, and along part of the flashing.

Granted I don’t know much about roofing, but a red flag triggered as soon as I saw this job. I am meeting with the roofer on Friday to review these concerns, and would like some insight from knowledgeable people to back up my claims.

The roofer claims the silicone around the skylight and vent stacks is to prevent ice damming. My understanding is that these items already have a membrane. What the silicone says to me is that the roofer doesn’t trust his workmanship.

I am also concerned about the silicone around the straight and step flashing. This seems unnecessary and seemingly poses a high risk of trapping water.

Any insight would greatly help and would definitely be appreciated.

Thank you.

2

So now there is 4 layers or 3?
Not that it matters how’s many layers, it’s wrong from the get go.
He is obviously not a qualified roofer.

3

So now there is 4 layers or 3?
Not that it matters how’s many layers, it’s wrong from the get go.
He is obviously not a qualified roofer.

4

Silicone is not flashing- amateur installation- call licensed certified roofer to inspect and make proper repairs

5

I hope you haven’t paid this “caulker” the full amount yet.

6

That is an embarrassment to any qualified roofer. :shock:

Picture #1.
Look at the right vent and where he wiped his excess caulking. (…shaking head.) :frowning:
Picture #4.
It looks like one can see OSB wall sheathing in the gap between siding and roofing…where flashing should be. (…more shaking of head.) :frowning:

…to prevent ice damming…:roll:…and all the other problems. (More shaking of head.) :frowning:

Listen to the guys above.

7

Thanks guys. This is basically what I’ve been hearing from everyone.

I have not paid a cent on this job.

I am meeting with the roofer tomorrow, I am most likely going to hire someone else for repairs and deduct it from the original invoice.

8

Looks like low bidder got that job :wink: