Roof leak due to bad roof install and nail placement / How to find a roof leak

Roof leak? How to find a roof leak.
Roofing nail placement is very important. If your roofing nails are put in the wrong locations, you risk leaks occurring in your roof. The roof leaks could be very costly to repair. Overtime it can cause further damage of your decking, trusses, insulation, drywall, paint, etc.
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[samuelpope]

I'm trying to learn this stuff. It's not rocket science but I have had to watch a lot of your videos and others. It's starting to make sense. I want to really understand it ( in my head at least ) before I start messing with my roof. Thanks

[DanielinLaTuna]

I love that ladder standoff. I bought one based on your recommendation.

[randycarreiro]

this guy is good, ive got over 3100 homes under my belt in 40 years of construction managing, done big project right out of the ground, sometimes were doing last phase 5 years later and ive seen lots that he preaches. constant baby sitting, having someone like this on your side is big value

[LyonsArcade]

I've been watching your videos for about a year, just for the hell of it, not because I want to be a roofer, but I remember about a year ago when you were talking about this idiot who was speed nailing the shingles going as fast as he can. At the time I didn't completely understand why that was such a bad idea, I thought hell let the guy have a little fun... but now that you've shown what a nail in the wrong 8 frieking inches! can do, I can see what you were saying. Basically a decent roofer it looks like has to be thinking about where the next line is going to go as he puts the lower line in. Very cool, thanks for another great video I'll keep that in mind when i'm looking around on a roof!

[raymondmcdonald]

Just like everything else in life, what is obvious to you (the experienced) is inobvious to a non roofer like me. It is frustrating as a homeowner to have to repair shoddy/lazy work after the fact, especially since you don't know what you are looking for. I have called several roofing contractors out to address some issues and they don't seem to be interested in small repairs. WTH!?

[smirkinatu]

Thank you for recording and posting this valuable educational video.

[CubNole]

I live in an area with notoriously lazy work so needless to say, I needed this video. Thanks for the valuable information. I just sealed a ton of rusty nail heads on my roof today and this just confirmed my suspicion; it was a lazy install.
Thanks again

[rickl]

Thanks for posting this. I've got only one leak(area) on my roof(18yrs old). It's just like what you showed with nails placed too close to the keyway.It's architectural shingles on 100% ice and water shield due to 2/12 pitch so there's no removing a shingle to replace one. They are gown to the ice and water.

[DAS-Videos]

I think anyone working on a roof needs to go to formal classes and pass written tests and physical tests laying sample roofs and require a license proving they passed just like plumbers have to. There are just too many roofers installing them wrong, even reputable companies hire people who do them wrong. I'm irritated because I found another leak lol.

[PROXKEV]

That brick chimney needs to be repaired just like you said.

[LovejoyBuild]

It blows my mind that you’re not @ 200k subs by now. The sad truth is that literal talent & knowledge can be boring to most idiots out there.

[michaelquinn]

I have roofed for 40 yrs and seen so many bad installs watch some other guys on here you have been well schooled

[MaMa-qhdy]

Thanks Brian. Definitely a long-term tail light warranty!

[zephyrguzman]

Very thorough. Finally a guy without bullshit

[kurtamesbury]

Very nice review with lots of good information.

Thank you.

[mkt]

I really like those custom flashing 😂😂😂

[joediele]

My roof is exactly what you described in this video I’ve patched over 110 exposed nail heads and yes I’ve counted them and I’m still fixing them I’m thinking of just putting a new roof up if you’re in New Jersey please contact me I just don’t know who to trust anymore

[williamcrazylacyfurmage]

I'd rather DIY for $4000 Materials and learn watching the pros you tube videos, and it take me 2 months, Than pay a company $16000 to knock it out in 3 days like there racing to get it done. F that!!!

[jakec]

they need to make nail placement more dummy proof, i feel this would solve a lot of the problem...
a lot of what u showed was improper nail placement and shingle layout

[joemomma]

So crazy roofers do this lol..I've been at it for 10+ year and I always ripped out low nails, misplaced nails and never pulled that tucking shingles over each other ever..I don't get why you wouldn't take pride in your work