Vinyl Shed Roof Leak

The shed is located in a very sheltered section of duncans garden where it is covered by trees.

Vinyl shed roof leak.

The leak had caused a good proportion of the roof boards to rot and all of the supporting rafters. You ll need to check for any discoloration to the structure particularly stains and darker patches. Is there a permanent fix for this other than buying a wood shed. A branch had punctured the roof several years ago.

Start low soaking the area just above where the leak appears in the house. Isolate areas when you run the hose. Check the sides of the shed for dark patches or streaks as this may indicate dripping or running water. Which normally only lasts 5 7 years but the proximity of one tree in particular was the cause of the damage to the shed.

One of the most common reasons a shed roof leaks is the same as your home s roof leaking. If a leak is difficult to find enlist a helper and go up on the roof with a garden hose. Does the shed leak. For example soak the downhill side of a chimney first then each side then the top on both sides.

The shingles are damaged or missing. To avoid seepage around the bottom of the shed apply silicone to the outside or inside of the u channel that runs along the bottom of the shed. The shed will not leak but after installing the roof you will need to apply silicone along the running edges of the roof ridge caps and around the washers on the roof plugs. I have a plastic shed from home depot that is 13 years old.

First rain and this blasted shed leaks like crazy.