Live in Western Washington so we get a lot of rain. Have any of you had any leaking problems? Also can this be applied if roof is Cedar Shake?
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We have had no problems with leaking. The flashing supplied with this light to me seems foolproof if installed correctly. Any roof flashing is more difficult with shakes, but I wouldn't be afraid of it if installed correctly.
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no problem with leaks but there is a condensation issue if its a bath or kitchen, Although i am in wisconsin and the temperatures are colder, this product would work with cedar just have to be flashed properly.
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We are in Coloardo and have yet to see rain since it's installation so I can't help with that.We also do not have a cedar shake roof any longer so I'm no help there either. A contractor did the install so I'm not really able to answer any technical questions.While I'm fairly useless I can tell you that I LOVE the end result. The light is natural and abundant and it did exactly what I was hoping it would for our windowless room.
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I have not had a leaking problem. I think its a good product. I am not sure about the cedar shake
1907288
Drill holes in the roof, fill them with caulking, then run lag bolts with washers through it. It has never leaked once.
1775039
Yes your roof will leak if you just screw into the roof, (just using silicone or roof mastic will not last) suggest you talk to a roofer if you are not an experienced solar panel installer. We normally use "Stand Off's" with a flashing, not something you want to tackle unless you know what you are doing.
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Yes, I had this shed for 4 months, no water at all. Every time it rain and keep checking it, very dry. The roof is very well made, and it great for snow, had about 6" two weeks ago, and it just slide off by itself.
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As long as you don't have a major hole in the roof or you haven't had the leak long enough to potentially rot any supporting wood beneath the shingles, this product is close to amazing and I would highly recommend it. Just be sure to have a roller-type device to really apply pressure to the product once it's been placed on the area where the leak is occuring. Amazing stuff!
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Robert, to date, mine is not leaking! But I would certainly contact Tuff Guard about it.. Not sure how long you've had yours? Mine is sitting out in the Yuma, Arizona sun for a few months now and seems to be fine..
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I have a tin overhang on my back porch. I bought this product to seal a leak we had between the roof and the overhang. I put two layers of the product where the leak is. I let them dry thoroughly between each layer as instructed .The product did not seal the leak.
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Just guessing, but I expect it might work as a patch to stop leaking, but it's rubber so I don't think it would work to actually hold the awning in place. I had to replace my entire awning due to sun damage. It wasn't rather easy to do with a helper and there are lots of videos explaining how. I used this to cover all the seems and patch a couple places on my roof and it seems to stick well as long as you clean the area well first with paint thinner.
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Only tested it once in the rain and seemed to work well. I have a tent that is several years old and was leaking in spots. Nikwax seemed to stop the leaks and seal the tent. Best answer I can give at this time.
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Roof is adequate for straight rainfall. Blowing rain will be a problem. Siding is such poor quality that there are some small gaps.
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I haven't had any issues with leaking yet, either.Used it twice, rained a bit each time. Biggest disadvantage is that pole in the middle, but it's also an easy way to set it up...just limits the sleeping room to around the edges.
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I've been in several heavy rains and never had any leaking or water enter the van through the fan. If mounted sideways (or if the rain was sideways enough) some might make it in, but I doubt it would be enough to even collect in a drip pan. So yes, safe in rain, from my personal experience. Nicely water tight.
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Believe it or not I have had no leaks at all. Even here in Florida. But if the shed is not square all around the doors will not sit flush to the frame. Maybe extend the drip edge above it with some flashing. Good luck.
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I drove from New York to Texas (1,600 miles) with this on my Ford Focus with no roof rack and had no problems. It made some noise as it slide a little forward, but I pulled it back a little and pulled the straps tighter and it stayed put (and the noise was gone).I also went through all the elements (rain, snow, etc.) and had no problems with leaking, everything was dry when I go to Texas.
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Daniel, I haven't used it in snowy conditions, yet, mostly for backyard, weekend camping and mostly fair conditions, which is the intent of this one I believe. It has been used under a well staked tarp that reached the ground in a downpour once and used a spray weather proofer to protect better the seals and side fabric, there were no leaks. However, I have noticed a few of the seams near the stake strap have pulled apart slightly under strain of use. If you have to depend on the tent for long term shelter, spend a little more and buy a stronger made tent, made for strong weather.
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The liquid rubber comes with a catylist which must be mixed in to the gallon. Yes, you can apply it over a rubber roof. Mine has been coated for 2 years. No leaks.
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The quality is very good, mine does leak when it rains or I wash it. I would look into getting new ones or see if you can get thicker weather stripping.