That's what my roofer did. I don't know what product he used, but it only lasted about five years, and water started pouring down my vent pipe. I thought I had a broken pipe while working in the crawlspace, I saw water pouring down the pipe from the roof to the crawlspace.

@BacktotheBasics101

3 жыл бұрын

If you use silicone, it only last for about 5 to 6 years. Whatever you do do not use silicone.

@Horner181

3 күн бұрын

That’s because this is terrible advice,I’ve put many roofs on and when that product fails there’s nothing else to prevent it… that’s why you use a boot and also use through the roof

Great Video. We just got hit by a tornado, and I was thinking about a metal roof to replace the destroyed singles, and wondering how to work it around the electrical mast.. This will do the trick I do believe.

This video will save me time and money on a just started DIY roof project. Thank you sir I am eternally grateful.

@BacktotheBasics101

5 жыл бұрын

I have literally done dozens and hundreds of houses this way. That’s exactly what I thought when I first seen this method and it saves big money, and it’s structurally better. Happy trails and stay dry. Luke

@norteracing7890

4 жыл бұрын

Back to the Basics 101 what is that stuff called?

Perfect timing. I am putting on a metal roof on my home. My big challenge is dealing with a short square bathroom vent and I am trying to install polyiso insulation .

Just used your technique with through the roof on sewer pipe boot replacement. Hope I used enough mom spit. It started raining at that point and I was sliding away.

Thanks you sir

Great video! I've been looking for an easy affordable solution to adding ventilation and fixing a leak to the metal roof of my enclosed patio. I've been looking at these expensive venting options and your video made me realize I don't need to go some expensive route, just need to find some of that sealant.

good tips, I'm hoping to put steel on my roof this spring and been chimneys and sewer vents I think I have about ten holes to seal up

@BacktotheBasics101

7 жыл бұрын

+Shane Anderson It's a great option. It is also very user-friendly. If you have any questions you know how to get a hold of me. Your friend Luke

@smevox7490

2 жыл бұрын

If it is a new install, you should properly install the roofing to allow watershed instead of doing what is done in this video. Or use a proper boot. With proper insulation.

Good tips

@BacktotheBasics101

7 жыл бұрын

+Todd Patrick Howdy Todd, good to hear from you again. Sure appreciate your support. We're making this thing to gather. Merry Christmas Happy trails Luke

That way the part of the vent that is exposed on top of the pannel is covered...it makes for a much cleaner looking job

How well does the sealant work with a lp heater vent & gas lines?

Thank you

Code....who needs code. All you need is to apply 19 layers of sealant and pack it down to complete the “weld”. Don’t follow the information in this video.

@Nick-oh3rv

Жыл бұрын

Ehh, the way he’s doing this would be fine for most climates… The thing about codes is that they have to be dummy proof. You buy the boot and install it properly, then the inspector can check mark that box… I wonder if this guy has ever used NP1. Better than Through The Roof imho.

@ZomBeatBrainZ

11 ай бұрын

@@Nick-oh3rvBirds Ana squirrels where I live like to eat the NP1. We had to switch to other things like big stretch or Quadmax

Thanks from Texas.

@BacktotheBasics101

7 жыл бұрын

+COMB0RICO You're very welcome, good to hear from you again. Sure appreciate your support. How is all been going for you.

@COMB0RICO

7 жыл бұрын

Back to the Basics 101 I'm blessed, and can't complain. Just finished making a tarp cover for the chicken coop. It got down to freezing a few weeks ago. I've heard chickens can handle the cold very well, but I was sure about the draft. It was cold and very windy.

@BacktotheBasics101

7 жыл бұрын

+COMB0RICO That has been our experience as well. Chickens can handle the cold just fine but a draft will kill them sure enough!🐔 What kind of chickens did you go with? Did you raise them from chicks? Luke

@COMB0RICO

7 жыл бұрын

Back to the Basics 101 That's a real valuable confirmation of the draft issue. Barred-rock and New Hampshire Red (they were sold as Rhode Island Red, but they look too light in color.) Yup, sure did raise them from chicklets. I intentionally bought the chicks that were not painted pastel Easter colors. That paint can't be good for them. (I have no love for PETA animal rights organization.)

I can understand some of the comments below. It does look pretty nasty, but those rubber boots don't really look any better, and they are installed with the same method as the metal flashing in the video. I would NOT seal a pipe directly to the roof with no flashing though. There is a way to do it and have it look nice which involves slicing the metal (similar to how the guy cuts the rib to allow the flashing to slide under it) to the exact width of the flashing and then sliding the flashing into the slice, and sealing the sides and sliced area. Of course, this only works if you've got a hole. If there's a pipe penetrating the surface, it requires either cutting the pipe off and then extending it again after flashing is installed, or performing the 'slice' higher up above the flashing and sliding in another flashing to complete the system.

Good point cuz the ruber boots with the lead base flange is junk!!! I flash my pipes with a shingle vent flange which I set in Karnak then I cut a oval the same diameter as the shingle vent flange so that the corrugated panel lays flat and then I Geocel around the rubber boot but I use a small amount cuz nothing beats Geocel cuz I did a sky light repair in which I used Geocel which is the highest quality silicone and ten years later it's just as plyable as the day I sealed the sky light plus I would never put that many fasteners around any type of vent that's asking for trouble

@beauxhargrove7722

5 жыл бұрын

Geocel is not silicone; it is a tripolymer sealant.

I install mine pretty much the same minus the mess and and 2 and half rubes of chalk

great video.. can i get this stuff at Home Depot?

This vent may not leak but it certainly doesn't look good either. There are much cleaner way to do this !

Would this venting process work for a metal roof that has too much condensation and is pooling in the attic eaves? The majority of the attic is finished off and insulated but there is no vapor barrier between the metal roof and the attic spaces.

@matthewfenner1429

Жыл бұрын

Gable vents would be preferred

Thanks

what type is your sealant? acrylic? polyurethane? thanks

I do my soil pipes nearly the same way except I reinforce my caulking with fiberglass mesh ,I tool in my caulk with a trowel and putty knife, then I rub in a layer of woven fiberglass " Rag " ,I cut the rag where all wrinkles lay flat on the roof deck and rub the fabric in where it's completely embedded in the polyurethane caulking ,I then put a layer of polyurethane caulking 4 inches up the soil pipe and wrap 4 inches of the fabric around the pipe ,then the remaining 2 inches are rubbed into the fresh polyurethane & fabric on the roof panel ,once that sets up for 24 hours I apply a top coat of Quad brand polyurethane caulking over all my work ,the polyurethane hardens like a rock and adheres like roofing tar where it sticks to whatever it touches ,you should really try to reinforce the caulking/roof/plumbing connection points instead of just applying sealant, the reinforcement fabric guarantees your pipe won't leak for the life of the roof ,I buy the yellow " Henerys " brand from home depot and spray paint the yellow fabric red ,bronze ,green etc 24 hours before using ,when I apply the clear polyurethane caulking over the color matched fabric it makes for a visually beautiful connection that lasts .

@BacktotheBasics101

6 жыл бұрын

+Michael Ledford Sounds like you know what you’re doing, appreciate you stopping by in being part of the show

@marcusjames3035

Жыл бұрын

Did you miss the part where he said he has been doing it since the age of 7?

What sealant &/or boot should I use for the vent for my heating unit that'll come thru my metal roof?

I would also like to know about a pipe for my wood stove and don't see a clear answer... Do you do this with insulated stove pipe?

@BacktotheBasics101

5 жыл бұрын

There’s a couple ways of doing it not a right or wrong way. Option one put it in precisely the same way I put in the little black dryer vent. This is how most people do it. Option two, Cut a hole in your steel that exactly will fit over the pipe, then seal it exactly the way I did it around the sewer vent pipe. Make sure to use good sealant, through the roof is what I found to be the best. Hope it helped happy Roofing. Luke

How many vents would I need to put into a flat metal roof which is 4x4x4x4 metre squared if my measurements make sense sorry area is 16 square metres inside

is that sealant still good for heat? for example if I wanted to put in a wood burner in my shop and use the sealant for the smoke exhaust?

@BacktotheBasics101

7 жыл бұрын

+jesse sherman It would be OK on the vent, The flashing that is. And if it was a double or triple Wald pipe you might get away with that as well. But I have no experience with that. So I wouldn't recommend it. If you do decide to try it please let me know. I believe I would use flashing myself. Thanks for the great comments Happy trails Luke

@michaelledford4751

6 жыл бұрын

jesse sherman No it won't work on a hot pipe ,even if you allow it to cure it will melt & run off , I've had 2 cast iron pipes that looked like regular soil pipes but we're venting over 300 degree steam on 1 and 500 plus on the 2nd pipe ,there is only 1 way I've found to do a " Hot " pipe right and that's with a 3 part flange system ,you build a Base flange that has 4" on the roof with a circular cone that's 8" off the decking ,the top of the flange should be 2 to 3 inches larger than the hot pipe which allows heat to escape from the flange and not direct heat under the roof panel ,you want to cut the top of your base flange where it's level vs allowing it to follow the angle of the roof deck , to close off the space between your base flange and hot pipe you use a " Collar jack " that's sloped so when you slide the tight fitting collar jack over the hot pipe it allows water to flow away from your base flange opening ,. For instance let's say you have a common 4 inch cast iron hot pipe ,you'd want your base flange to be 6 inches in diameter where the flange comes up off the roof ,the flange going up the pipe should be 8 inches and cut to have its top edge level once installed over the pipe ,the 2-3 inches of free air space between your flange and hot pipe is critical because it will exhaust radiant heat from the pipe ,now for your Collar jack start with a round piece of sheet metal ,if your flange is 6 inches make the round sheet metal 12 inches so when you make the Collar jack it extends past the flange top ,find the exact center of your circular metal and trace out one 2 inch circle and a second 4 inch circle so you end up with a 2" trace dead center & a 2nd trace that's 2 inches larger ,now is when you make the Collar Jack ,cut out the 2 inch circle trace dead center ,after you have a 2 inch hole dead center take your snips and cut from the hole just up to your 4 inch circle line ,you make a cut from the center circle to your 4 inch line every 1/2 inch ,once you've made those cuts take pliers and bend those ears you just made in the center up at a 90 degree angle & cut the points off ,this will leave you with 1.25 inch " Fingers " that will be wrapped tightly around the pipe ,next make a cut starting from the center all the way out to the edge of your 12 inch circle to split your circle piece of metal ,take pliers and bend up each side of the cut 1 inch ,once you slip that over the pipe the fingers you made must be pointed up ,you squeeze your newly made collar jack together around the pipe and run 2 self tapping sheet metal screws thru the 1 inch bends sticking up ,once you have screwed the collar together it will create a 45 degree angle on your collar that prevents standing water , slide the collar jack 1/2 inch up off of the flange below to allow hot air to escape and use a radiator hose clamp to fix the collar to the hot pipe ,the hose clamp will prevent the collar from sliding down and give you more surface to apply waterproofing . To waterproof the top of the collar jack you have 2 choices ,you can use high temp 500 degree RTV silicone caulking ,or you can use high temp Furnace and Chimney cement and brush it on the pipe clamp to pipe connection point and you'll be 100% water tight while still allowing radiant pipe heat to be directed away from the roofing ,if you need I can source up some links to shop drawings if I didn't do well enough explaining .

@BacktotheBasics101

5 жыл бұрын

I agree it would not work on a hot pipe. It would burn off or melt off. Do not use on a hot pipe. Could start a big fire. 🔥 Luke

@chind0na

5 жыл бұрын

Lol. I met a guy who used strips of rubber patch to flash a hot pipe. It melted. Is it allowed to take Through the Roof and 2 or 3 vents on my checked luggage? I need this on a metal roof. Time sensitive pls.

"Weld"? That sealant is not molecularly bonding with the metal, that's no weld. Also heat, cold, exposure to sun and rain, hard to believe that fully exposed sealant will remain water tight. Though I agree Through the Roof is a great product.

@BacktotheBasics101

6 жыл бұрын

You know I have been doing this since 1989 and my father before me. I have never had a problem, and we warrantee our roofs against craftsmanship leaks for a lifetime. I have never had the sealant break loose. Has been my experience.

@petermiesler9452

6 жыл бұрын

If you say so. I'll admit I'm biased by my experiences with old silicone caulks - stuff is way over rated and misused even more often. I hope you're right because I took your advice today (had to cut two 4" fart fan vents through propanel) and I built up the leading edge more than I normally would have. Yes I was using Through the Roof, which I've used before, without thinking much about it's differences to silicone. Guess I'll have to snoop around, learn a bit about the chemistry.* It didn't spread a nifty as you made it look, but that's what a few years of experience will do for a guy. ;- ) *Don't suppose you can recommend a link to such info?

@BacktotheBasics101

6 жыл бұрын

Peter Miesler You are so right, silicone is nothing like through the roof. We have had nothing but problems with silicone throughout the years we have found it is not waterproof whatsoever and weathers poorly. Thanks watching and happy trails. Luke

I wonder if you could cut out a piece of metal from a panel and lay it directly over the vent after you applied Through The Roof. It would keep sunlight off the caulking.

@BacktotheBasics101

5 жыл бұрын

It probably would work. Through the roof does weather really well.

@GuldeScott

5 жыл бұрын

@@BacktotheBasics101 If you cut it out nicely, it may also add aesthetics.

@chind0na

5 жыл бұрын

How would you hold such piece down though without using more exposed TTR.?

Thank u Sir im starting one tomorrow 👍

Yes grass feed beef That what's for supper

still holding up without any problems? going to do the same later this spring.

@BacktotheBasics101

6 жыл бұрын

Still going strong I do dozens of them a year like this. Never any problems, the rubber boot still depends on the sealant. This is actually more leak proof them the rubber boot. Let me know how it works for you. Happy trails Luke

ya,ll show stuff on here so easy to do! I have a vent that comes up right in the middle of two ribs. show how to do that one!!!!!!

I’ll this stuff hold up to Texas heat?

Silicon should never be used as a primary way to seal around holes in a metal roof. Over time, the sun and elements will break down the silicon. Don’t be cheap, spend the $20 and do it right.

@BacktotheBasics101

5 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely correct silicone is bad. I stressed that in the video many times over, do not use silicone. Use a product called through the roof. I have jobs that are over 20+ years old. That are done this way. No problems. Do it right and don’t rely on rubber, it cracks and it will leak and then you are putting a new rubber on the vent. You do what you want to, but in the end of the day you still are relying on the sealant to keep it from leaking. stay dry

I wonder what the lumber yard would do if someone went up asking if they carried mom's spit lol

We call them Cadillac’s…..the cushion’s….🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️😂😂 Southern Ohio

what kinda of underlayment u like to use under the steel , basic felt ? also u use sealant on seams?

@BacktotheBasics101

6 жыл бұрын

No I do not use sealant on the seams. I used synthetic felt paper. It is vitally important that you use goods felt paper. Have you subscribe to the channel yet, if not let me know if you do. Keep in touch. Happy trails Luke

@traceyhobbs8331

6 жыл бұрын

yes I'm a sub.

Funny all these people complaining. This method probably works just fine. He's basically just replacing the neoprene boot with a synthetic rubber that comes in the form of a tube. Who cares

@BacktotheBasics101

4 ай бұрын

At the end of the day, those expensive rubber boots are all dependent off of the same sealant so that they won’t leak. And when that boot goes bad and it will it will leak right through the hole in the roof.

Not in Canada. We get bent on everything like 18 bucks a tube

found it a little cheaper to buy it in cans too, to save some money .

@BacktotheBasics101

6 жыл бұрын

Yes it is, you definitely pay for the convenience of a tube. Thanks for watching

Yeah, but is it going to pass permit inspection? What can I say to the city to allow this.

@BacktotheBasics101

4 жыл бұрын

Reason and logic, in North Dakota this is an excepted method. I get upset when I hear about permits. Supposed to be a free country, if this is supposed to be my land please government don’t tell me what to do on it.

@mickey7660

4 жыл бұрын

@@BacktotheBasics101👍 Yeah tell me about I can't sneeze without the city knowing. When I first bought my house I went to put up a doggie fence I almost got a huge fine for building a fence without a permit. It's really kept me from making any improvements and it's not like I live in a high end neighborhood. I've decided to move my family to the country but I need to do a few things before I sell, one of them being a new roof. I've been doing a lot of research and I appreciate you responding to me.

Why not just use silicone roof jacks made for metal roofing?

@BacktotheBasics101

4 жыл бұрын

I think I went over that in the beginning part of the video. It is been my experience that the silicone roof jack goes bad, then you have to replace them. At the end of the day the sealant on the roof jack is what keeps the roof jack from leaking. So I just bypassed the $20 some dollar roof jack and used the sealant. It also makes the roof look a little cleaner, because the roof jacks are usually not the same color as the roof itself. If a person does Say 30 to 40 jobs a year, and each job has 3 to 4 roof jacks on it, 35x4=140x$24=$3360.00 dollars saved. If you cut the hole wrong by all means use a roof jack. Just my way of thinking I guess. Stay dry👍🏼 Luke

What exactly is the name and description of that small vent that landed between the two ridges?

@BacktotheBasics101

5 жыл бұрын

Pretty much every lumberyard will have one of these. Generally speaking it’s four bathroom vents and stove vents. It has a flap inside of it which only allows for the van to breathe when the fan blows it open. As far as the name I do not know Denny. Just screenshot the vent and any good lumberyard will know what it is. Stay dry Luke

If I did it like this at my work I would get fired. But I guess standards are much lower in America than they are here in Sweden. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@BacktotheBasics101

3 жыл бұрын

Well that was nice of you to say, hopefully you don’t represent all of Sweden with your rudeness.

@platiskane375

3 жыл бұрын

Nononono what are you doing? He’s not rude its the truth, im a swedish sheet metal worker, and if i do my vents like you do them, i wouldnt have a job for more than 5minutes, in sweden you actully need to study and have 5600 work hours before you can even call yourself a sheet metal worker. So yes i think we have higher standards in sweden.

@projectsdontstop8441

3 жыл бұрын

I would like to see the proper way. Even just a picture. Thanks.

@platiskane375

3 жыл бұрын

I dont have any pictures on my phone, but i can see if i can take a video of what i have done before, or i do a video of it when im doing it next time!

@POVsparky

3 жыл бұрын

This video does not represent America FYI. The only place in America this would fly is in the middle of nowhere hickville.

Those ships look way better than mine. I hate working with metal roofs because of them.

@BacktotheBasics101

5 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by ships?

@SimonTekConley

5 жыл бұрын

@@BacktotheBasics101 snips.

Creating pooling areas on top of your vents, for eventual rust through...

@BacktotheBasics101

5 жыл бұрын

If you cut and expose metal you will have rust quickly. With this method there is no exposed metal. If water pools there, it would Of the operate very quickly. Water typically does not sit on a steel roof very long. Thanks for your concerns. Luke

Will this pass code for my county inspector?

@BacktotheBasics101

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t know where you live Barb. But it passes code here.

@barbvillani898

4 жыл бұрын

Colorado, Boulder county, thought I doubt they will go up on the roof and look! Haven't looked very closely at anything else

Is this just a regular metal roof vent? Nothing special for metal roof applications?

Little bit of mom spit !!! Hahahahah

@BacktotheBasics101

4 жыл бұрын

😉

This get hit by uv ray destroyed quicker like many roof?

@BacktotheBasics101

5 жыл бұрын

The outer lead can be replaced. What really keeps it watertight is the undercoating. The product I am using his held up for 19 years. The truth is anything that is exposed to UV rays is going to go bad at some time.

@trucmaibui5796

4 жыл бұрын

Back to the Basics 101 M

Need more cowbell (screws)

@BacktotheBasics101

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been in business since 1978, I found if you don’t use enough screws the ceiling usually will give out somewhere and you will have a leak. Definite reason why I use that many screws.

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@trustedroofingremodelingll6152

5 жыл бұрын

Amazon

If done correctly you do not need that much sealant that is overkill the panel should be spliced in the vent installed underneath the panel on the top end laying the vent directly on top is incorrect that's why it's taking so much sealant for people watching please do not install your vents like this there is a much cleaner and nicer way to do it and they will not leak

@BacktotheBasics101

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve done it the way you’re talking about it too. It’s just a lot more work your way, and the truth is is this way works really good. I’ve had these roofs like this for over 20 years and no leaks so it must be pretty good. There’s lots of ways of skinning a cat.

Through the Ruff. Bark bark. You say boot, but then completely change how you say roof.

@BacktotheBasics101

5 жыл бұрын

We also say bag differently.

Lmao this has gotta be right up there with the guy cutting his shingle valleys with his circular saw, people don't do this, there are codes and people with licenses that do this for a living

@BacktotheBasics101

2 жыл бұрын

What do I know, been doing this since 1989 and my father since 1978, if you want referrals we have 15,000 referrals that we can email you. We stand behind all of our work and I really don’t have any leaks. But everybody has their opinion waiting for your video to show me how to do it correctly. That’s the thing you try to help people with a free video and you get critics. If you do decide to make a video get some thick skin. Meanwhile I’ve got a couple semi is full of materials that I’ve got to get on roofs.

James 4:7&8

you need tig welding

😢

What happens to this job when sealant fails and it will fail in your lifetime or somebody else's lifetime

@BacktotheBasics101

Жыл бұрын

All steel roof vents rely on sealant.

First of all if you can see the roof sealant on top of the pannel you are doing it wrong. Metal should have been run up to hole in the roof, vent put on top of pannel and another pannel run ran over top

@BacktotheBasics101

4 жыл бұрын

Not many people do it that way anymore. In fact the manufacture will not warranty it that way here in North Dakota.

@bobbywilliams9006

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Lord I was wondering if anyone was going to say anything!

Anyone watching this, this is not the right way to install penetration or vent flashings in a metal roof. Keep in mind caulking is never suppose to be the primary method to seal ANY roof flashings.... Another thing to add unless it is a barn or shed a standing seam or snap lock roofing system should be used.

@BacktotheBasics101

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not going to question you’re right to question but I will question your logic, the boot you put on over your sewer cap, is solely keeping water out by the sealant around the boot. If you would’ve watch the video you would’ve known that I do not use silicone or caulking, both are inferior products and should not be used. I will not bother saying what I am using until you rewatch the video. We’ve got hundreds of happy customers and dozens and dozens more waiting for us to get on the roofs. To each their own and we don’t have any leaks and this is lasted for over 20 years and some cases 30. If you have more experience or a better way of Roofing I am all yours and I am anxious to see your video. What I won’t do on your video is what you did, I may ask questions but I won’t tell people to not watch or listen to somebody’s instruction on how they’ve been highly successful. When you make your video, you better have some thick skin because a lot of people will tell you what you did wrong and like you did not even watch the video or listen to the instruction. Hope you the very best.

@sresener

2 жыл бұрын

@@BacktotheBasics101 You say your roofs do not leak in 20 to 30 years.... which is impossible as the roof in your video has hundreds of exposed fasteners with tiny little rubber seals.... Just today I showed a customer how on there 15 year old (leaking) metal roof I could remove the screws on the bottom 3 rows with my fingers... if you need me to explain why I could do that......... You will never win this debate with me as I fix so many roofs every year.....

Better use a lot of moms spit, cause this stuff will stick to anything it touches.

Keep licking your fingers while tapping that gummy stuff and your liver will be very happy in a few years. Nothing can be Weld unless is Weld, That gummy stuff a Weld! Really. Thanks for making the video but please Health and Safety First

Hack way Todo it that caulk will fail over time to UV and weather changes boots last alot faster. Don't do it this way I'd be pissed if you did this to my roof.

@BacktotheBasics101

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think you watch the video very closely at all, that’s not caulking. I have literally have roofs that are 25 and 30 years old with this same product and has never given way nor a leak. Each to their own method I guess we’ve got hundreds of roofs out there in a long waiting list of people to get to. You’ll never please everybody but it is the way we do it, and it has been the best way for us.

This is terrible! Obviously not a roofer. This is not the way to do fan vents. This will last maximum 2 years

@BacktotheBasics101

6 жыл бұрын

I’ve been Roofing since 1989 we have 1000’s of happy customers. I have not had one of these leak since 1989. If you have a better way of doing this please let us all see. It is A very affective trouble-free way of doing vents. There’s going to be dozens of different ways to do things, I’m slow to criticize other experienced roofers Ways.

@GuldeScott

5 жыл бұрын

Why won't the vent last? It looks good and metal roofs dont have many options for waterproofing vents.

@BacktotheBasics101

5 жыл бұрын

They become brittle overtime due to UV rays. They are very costly as well, the sealant is very affordable. But I didn’t but if you were holes in your roof with my math it then you do with screw in a sewer vent down.

cant understand why you advertise through the roof but use another brand .

@BacktotheBasics101

5 жыл бұрын

Through the roof is readily available at any good lumberyard. And is an excellent product. Probably should’ve done it but I was out it through the roof at the time. The stuff I was using is a kick off of through the roof.

Home Owners please don't watch this video, complete wrong way to flashing pipes boots

@BacktotheBasics101

3 жыл бұрын

Her family‘s business has been roughing since 1978, we’ve never had this weight leak yet on average we probably do 150 to 200 roofs per year, if you have a better way of doing it looking forward to watching your video.

Like a "Pro"? The work looks more sloppy than professional. Screws aren't spaced evenly and the seal just looks messy.

@BacktotheBasics101

4 жыл бұрын

Well thank you for your professional opinion. I wish you well and I hope you make lots of money Roofing. We’ve had a successful roofing company since 1989. Business has been good and only gotten better.

This is not a good technique, you need to use an actual boot. The screws are what keep that caulking from cracking when the metal expands and contracts. Just my opinion

@BacktotheBasics101

7 ай бұрын

I appreciate your opinion on the subject, but I do disagree. The boot is still dependent on the sealant application, and when that boot goes bad, and it will, it is rubber you’re going to have water run right into your house through the hole in that roof, so no matter, which way you scan that cat the water stays out of the roof due to The sealant not the rubber vent gadget gizmo. We’ve been doing this a long time like this and had absolutely zero problems with this method previously, we’ve had problems with the rubber vents. just my thoughts.

Not approved !!

@BacktotheBasics101

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry you feel that way, we do several hundred roofs a year. Thousands of happy customers and have been doing this since 1989, my father has been doing it since 1978. No leaks yet. And lots of happy customers and a waiting list.

@johansteyn6126

5 жыл бұрын

Happy homesteading

Please dont do this. Spend the money to buy a good quality boot. If your spending thousands to replace a roof with metal then why not add a few boots to that cost. Dont depend on caulking to seal your rood. Will only last a few years at best.

@BacktotheBasics101

Жыл бұрын

Friend, there’s a lot of different ways to skin a cat, but your boot, which I put on hundreds of them still depend on sealant. And when your boot goes bad and it will believe me, I replaced dozens upon dozens of them. Water will sleep right in because there is no protection. Never use caulking or silicone to seal a steel roof. We have roofs that have not leak for over 20 years using this method. If you think about it, you will understand our logic. At the end of the day you do what’s best for you, but when those rubber seal gaskets go out, you’ll think to yourself I wonder what would happen if I just didn’t use the rubber seal gasket. I have showed dozens of pro roofing companies, including ours this method, and every one of them started doing it this way because it makes more sense. At the end of the day you do what you want to do. We have hundreds of happy customers and this is the method we use and we have a waiting list for people to get on their roof.

Mom spit

@BacktotheBasics101

5 жыл бұрын

😉

@BacktotheBasics101

5 жыл бұрын

😉

@renalshomlmes338

5 жыл бұрын

I had to Google that and turns out it is not the application scenario I was thinking of lol

It's "anyway, not," anyways".

@BacktotheBasics101

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the grammar correction Pat, I don’t put a real big Infosys on grammar, I say things the way there supposed to be said not necessarily the way they are said. Maybe someday I will care about grammar but for now I have other things I’m trying to work on in my life. Have a great day Luke

What a joke. Bet you keep the real roofers in business

@BacktotheBasics101

5 жыл бұрын

dellhutchinson So far this year we put on about 3000sQ ft.² of asphalt laminated shingles and steel roofing and it has been a relatively slow year.Been doing this in the same area, and hundreds of repeat customers. I may not know everything, but I have a pretty good idea on how to keep a Home dry. I go on dozens of repairs every year, and sometimes one or two of my own that I did. Most contractors do not go back for service on an existing roof we always do. We went back and repaired a roof 15 and 20 years later in fact. But the truth is if I get one or two phone calls a year that’s kind of a lot. No doubt you have much more experience than I, eager to learn from your extensive knowledge. Happy Roofing, and you’re welcome for the free video. Funny how people are critics when all you’re trying to do is give them a hand. Luke

@christerry6812

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely keeps the caulk company in business haha

@BacktotheBasics101

5 жыл бұрын

sealant is cheap vents are not. 😉

@user-ou8nx6vo7z

4 жыл бұрын

@@BacktotheBasics101 its a sign if you have to go back. You do it right you don't need to go back maybe every five years you need to check screw tightness.

🤣🤣🤣 Worst I've ever seen. Maybe for people who gonna do a quick fix DIY it's possible if they don't have the knowledge how to do it right. Personally I would get fired if I did it the same way.

@BacktotheBasics101

3 жыл бұрын

Well I’ve been shingling for probably all 32 years now, never had a leak with this method, have a waiting list again next year and I’ve had a waiting list for the last 22 years, so you have your way of doing it and I have mine, last year I think we should gold 150 roofs with a small company. Thanks for your friendly advice.

Wow really talk about a rookie mistake. I love watching people who have no idea what they're doing trying to do roofing. Per the metal manufacturer you just voided the warranty of that roof. This is the most asinine thing I have ever seen done on a metal roof. If you want you roof to leak then do it this way

@BacktotheBasics101

Жыл бұрын

Oh, thank you for your kind words. I’ve had my contractors license for 34 years now, we have thousands of happy customers and have a waiting list to get on repeat customers repeatedly. I probably have 16 or 1700 steel roofs where I’ve done this application and not one leak thus far from this method if you have more experience than I well more power to you, what’s the time Joe people that have comments like yours on KZread done on their own businesses and maybe were a laborer somewhere and have an idea. Nothing wrong with that but this is work very good for me and like I said we’ve got a waiting list and a pretty good reputation around this area. You’re welcome for the free video, looking forward to seeing your video on how to do a roof properly. Let her get some thick skin though, because every kid in the country has an opinion..

Looks like crap lmao, just use the proper boot, caulk looks like shit. Use butyl under the boot then screw.

@BacktotheBasics101

3 жыл бұрын

The boots look like junk from the roof and from the ground in and the weather check this does not show from the ground and it does not weather check.

That looks terrible. Shame on you.

@BacktotheBasics101

5 жыл бұрын

That’s horrible, we did probably under 100 steel roof this year. What’s really bad is, we’ve been doing that all the way back to1989. No leaks as of yet. If you have a better way I would sure like to hear it. I can think of 1000 different ways to tell somebody I didn’t like the way they did something. And I can say it 1000 different ways and say it nice. “Say what you mean, but don’t say it mean.” Happy trails Luke

@jeremyaltis2606

4 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! That is horrible!!! I would flex seal tape before this! You will have thermal growth and shrinkage. The boot allows this to happen without breaking the seal. I am guessing you haven’t received any warranty claims. Because, they don’t want you on their roof anymore!

Terrible I’d of thrown you off the job

@BacktotheBasics101

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. We’ve done it this way since 1978 and no leaks. Looking forward to your video on how to do it better. Guarantee you if I disagree with the way you do something I won’t put down trash talk troll stuff on your video.