FLAT ROOFING REPAIR : how to FIND AND FIX water leaks on any FLAT ROOF !!

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  • čas přidán 17. 02. 2017
  • How to find and fix water leaks, on any flat roof : I took this video while I was doing a commercial repair on a building , hope the tips I give you on this video ,help you to understand how the commercial system works and hope you get a ton of service call when you know how to fix them , good luck and success in your business.
    Eric Garcia.

Komentáře • 150

  • @jjooeegg1
    @jjooeegg1 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This guy is one of the best channels on all of YT . I just love how smart and high level pro he is . Along with truly trying to help others . Respect 🙌

  • @danielwright481
    @danielwright481 Před 4 lety +44

    Thank you so much. I'm a maintenance man of a hotel and I felt overwhelmed and in over my head and your video started Paving away to my success. I feel that you are a very honest man and a fair contractor. You do what you can but people just don't listen. It's important that us Americans stick together whether we're yellow purple white black or blue it does not matter we are all Americans in this together and I thank you for your contribution and knowledge my friend thank you

  • @edgarbaring6319
    @edgarbaring6319 Před rokem +6

    I was a roofer in tx. For 30 years, and cutting into the roof is the same way I used to pinpoint leaks on flat roofs. Good job

  • @dennyhill7106
    @dennyhill7106 Před 9 měsíci +4

    I am repairing a flat roof that has a slight slope and has flooded my bathroom and kitchen , for the last 2 years, and it's on a small cabin .i decided to do it myself,and have learned more on your video than I have anywhere else ,and that is because of the way you explained it.thank you for showing me the right way to patch all the nail holes,and how to check where the water could be coming in. am only doing a repair,but think I can do this now. thanks, chyrise

  • @foggiapainting
    @foggiapainting Před 2 lety +8

    Thank you so much. I am a maintenance man in San Diego. We just purchased our first home and the flat roof is leaking. Your video is a great help. 👍👍

  • @Starcross42
    @Starcross42 Před 3 lety +1

    Knowledge is better than video quality. Agreed. Thank you. This was very helpful.

  • @brianhendricks5326
    @brianhendricks5326 Před rokem +1

    love the triangle cut and patch to check for moisture. your methods work.

  • @francescocaringi983
    @francescocaringi983 Před 3 lety +1

    I like this guy. Thanks for the info. Never thought about cutting to check the ply wood. Im gonna try that.

  • @solarsaturnn8090
    @solarsaturnn8090 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you, awesome flat roof repair video, now I can tackle what seemed so overwhelming.

  • @PatrickHoelckTheMan
    @PatrickHoelckTheMan Před 4 lety

    Thank you Eric... love your narration

  • @jfarinacci0329
    @jfarinacci0329 Před 3 lety

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your videos are so good.

  • @jfarinacci0329
    @jfarinacci0329 Před 4 lety

    Good work Eric. Thank you.

  • @Demonaire69
    @Demonaire69 Před 7 lety +1

    I love your videos because I apply what I learn from your videos to my field. Your videos are really helpful I just wish you would have shown here how you applied the emulsion and polyester. Thanks!

  • @Itsuser_1234
    @Itsuser_1234 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for the insight. Respect.

  • @michaelwalling8281
    @michaelwalling8281 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Eric you gave me some good ideas.

  • @mrchef1038
    @mrchef1038 Před 6 lety

    Great tips and very useful Thanks

  • @97dodgeram1
    @97dodgeram1 Před 4 měsíci

    Your like a roof leak detective. Good job

  • @hardworker8048
    @hardworker8048 Před 4 lety +1

    GRACIAS AMIGO Y FELICES FIESTAS !!!!!!!!!

  • @timgraaff7551
    @timgraaff7551 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks great video, it helped a lot.

  • @andrewvoros4037
    @andrewvoros4037 Před 11 měsíci

    Amen, experience beats polished videos any day ! Many thanks for the info.

  • @r.arabian3056
    @r.arabian3056 Před 5 lety +2

    I enjoy your videos and your sense of humor. Im learning too, which I appreciate as well. Keep up the good work!

  • @alejandroleon8149
    @alejandroleon8149 Před rokem

    Chidoooo maestro 👨‍🏫 gracias 🙏🏻!! Muy buen vídeo bendiciones 🙏🏻🫶🖖

  • @kylekoverola8654
    @kylekoverola8654 Před 3 lety

    We been doing this too!! Gives u a good 8 foot area, cause it can travel

  • @davidrenteria3927
    @davidrenteria3927 Před rokem

    Thank you excellent video

  • @eastonmurray6064
    @eastonmurray6064 Před rokem

    Hi from I see of your video it looks good so I will see if I can find this material thanks for sharing

  • @vbattechnologies5437
    @vbattechnologies5437 Před 5 lety +1

    Eric, me encantan tus videos. Aprendo mucho de tu sabiduria. No intento faltar el respeto. Te sugiero mas cuidado con la profanidad. Saludos hermano. Que Dios te bendiga y sigue adelante.

  • @Brandon-no3vc
    @Brandon-no3vc Před 2 lety

    Thanks Eric

  • @deborahbaca1345
    @deborahbaca1345 Před rokem

    Very helpful 👌

  • @lilynunez2618
    @lilynunez2618 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks so much,I'm definitely doing this since the professional roofers I paid couldn't fix it in 3 times that they came.

    • @dysaster4521
      @dysaster4521 Před 11 měsíci

      Im considering it aswell, These contractors charge an obscene amount of money for something so simple

  • @jeffreyfuhz
    @jeffreyfuhz Před 4 lety +1

    very useful information, thank you.

  • @williamglover826
    @williamglover826 Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks I can tell how professional and knowledgeable you are ! Wish it was you that put my roof on,TPO flat roof.ponding still after built up..15,000 later...Texas

  • @drothecreator6327
    @drothecreator6327 Před 5 lety +12

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge brother! Blessings to you and the family!!

    • @AlexanderHernandez-ud6wy
      @AlexanderHernandez-ud6wy Před 3 lety

      I want to thank you for the video however I have one question I understood everything you were saying except I noticed you had a roll of something that was probably 2 feet why but you never really truly explain what that was and how you apply that part I noticed you did it in the area that the air conditioner was but how exactly you apply it
      You can reply and I appreciate it my number is 717-364-9848 my other question is is this process that you would use the same process for a rubber roof or what exactly do you call the roof that you did what type of roof was this I know with a flat roof because I have leaks in the rubber roof that is flat also you said that you ask them or you suggested to them to put a crackle or something but they never took your suggestion I was wondering if you can explain what that is I think you something to make the water move Remove and drain instead of standing still but if you can explain that to me I would really appreciate it thank you my name is Alex

    • @mindabarton6810
      @mindabarton6810 Před 3 lety

      Eric thank you for sharing this and God bless you!

    • @mindabarton6810
      @mindabarton6810 Před 3 lety

      Thank you for sharing your Video God bless you!!

  • @alfaroalex67
    @alfaroalex67 Před 2 lety

    Gracias amigo

  • @sonofapollo5892
    @sonofapollo5892 Před 3 lety

    Good job

  • @KrystalLaHaye
    @KrystalLaHaye Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @angelacalifornia7756
    @angelacalifornia7756 Před 6 měsíci

    Love your video, thank you for teaching me a few very important things about leaking roofs. My only problem was that it was/is very hard to hear you with all the back round noise. Wish only you would be speaking only your voice no tools and noisy machines. Just an little helpful advice but your still my favorite!

  • @MaYbYl8eR
    @MaYbYl8eR Před 3 lety

    thank you
    i get cheap rent from my girlfriends mom
    i try to take care of the house and will try to fix several leaks this spring

  • @realestatelife4081
    @realestatelife4081 Před rokem +1

    Did he just say, it’s all f*•^ing wet?!? 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @joaquinlopez997
    @joaquinlopez997 Před 7 lety +4

    eric, please do a video on turning the shingle roof into a tile roof. i want to do this to my house but people tell me i need to reinforce my trust in the attic. if you did a video on how to reinforce the roof that would help thank you. i like your style & i use your style here in arizona.

    • @manotas1960
      @manotas1960 Před 5 lety +5

      YOU DONT HAVE TO WHEN YOU APPLY LITE WEIGH TLE

  • @13r4nd0
    @13r4nd0 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the knowledge.

  • @Sekhubara
    @Sekhubara Před 5 lety +2

    Bienvenidos de Albuquerque NM!

  • @vonzellajackson1366
    @vonzellajackson1366 Před 3 lety +2

    Very knowledgeable...I'm a woman & I'm tempted to go up on my roof to see what I can see atp

    • @tony8859
      @tony8859 Před 3 lety +1

      He’s not very knowledgeable!! He’s actually doing the job completely wrong

    • @Sckat28
      @Sckat28 Před 2 lety

      @@tony8859 what is he doing wrong then?

  • @andrewbeaudry9705
    @andrewbeaudry9705 Před 5 lety +4

    What is the name of the product you use for flashing and patching? The white stuff, with the mesh. Is it some kind of polyurethane or silicone?
    Thanks

  • @shahsmerdis
    @shahsmerdis Před 5 lety +1

    Hi there, any chance you can go over the category of products you use and their different uses? There so many different roofing products 3 years warranty 7 10 etc. some from 30 dollars for 5 gal to 230 dollars for 5 gallons. All with different uses. hard to get started when you dont even know how to use the tools Thank you :)

  • @edward8972
    @edward8972 Před 6 měsíci

    Hey bro I was wondering if you could do how to find a leak on a EPDM ballasted roof. I’m a leak and repair guy in Vancouver bc and those ones are really tough, I’m pretty new at it even though I’ve roofing for 12 years I’ve mostly been a production guy.

  • @ROBtheAFFILIATE
    @ROBtheAFFILIATE Před 5 lety

    Hi, I noticed you're not using asphalt primer, is it because you're using the wire brush to reveal what's under the granules?

  • @richstevenson1
    @richstevenson1 Před 2 lety

    Knowledge > GoPro 👍

  • @marcodelossantos8759
    @marcodelossantos8759 Před 6 lety

    Hey erick buen trabajo
    Mira esta trabajo para una compania
    Y andamos buscando un buen roofer y tenemos trabajo como puedo comunicarme

  • @migbam6922
    @migbam6922 Před 2 lety +3

    Just the effort of u filming and teaching the public is great enough. Most won’t care about the quality but knowledge is always key. Thanks

  • @anthonymaffie8247
    @anthonymaffie8247 Před rokem

    Can you tell me what roofing cement you're using on leaks like this?

  • @user-ez2bs3fq1x
    @user-ez2bs3fq1x Před 2 lety

    What if i have shingles on a flat patio roof ? What material to seal it? I was going to get flex seal? Thk u

  • @YOBREADKNIGHT
    @YOBREADKNIGHT Před 3 lety

    Meaning its rainy season, and you betta be gettin paid!

  • @MrDaltonayers
    @MrDaltonayers Před 3 lety

    What is the name of the black material you are spreading on? My grandmother has a flat roof and needs repairs ASAP!! Help needed thank you!!

  • @Danzchannel1
    @Danzchannel1 Před 7 lety +2

    I actually think you have a pretty nice camera Eric. What brand and model is it? It's always had a good clear image, in my opinion Brother! Good work as always, stay cool!

    • @Garciasroofing
      @Garciasroofing  Před 7 lety

      thanks for the comment

    • @Garciasroofing
      @Garciasroofing  Před 7 lety +3

      I mention the camera because I have a friend that has a construction and roofing company , they use this guy that goes to the job sites and uses a drone with HD camera and they edit their videos very nice and professional.
      the down side is ,they take a video of people working and the final roof results or any other work. The bad thing is , they don't explain how the work is done and i personally think people want to learn or watch how the work is done .
      They have about 40 subscribers and their videos reach about 30 views in a whole month ...they realize their youtube videos are not working out ...I don't pay anything but I try to show you how I do it .
      greetings.
      Eric G.

    • @MarcoRodriguez-lr2xt
      @MarcoRodriguez-lr2xt Před 7 lety

      Roofing Solutions By Eric Garcia I totally agree; I myself like to watch videos to learn how things are done. Your camera is just fine in my opinion.

  • @sammannightmare7455
    @sammannightmare7455 Před 4 lety +1

    hi do u do side jobs? im in riverside

  • @walterargueta9773
    @walterargueta9773 Před 3 lety

    Hey sir I had a question how you can I repair a seam came loose from torch down roof can you help me with that thank you

  • @Airbender24B
    @Airbender24B Před 2 lety +1

    Will a utility knife cut the roof?

  • @dieryarias
    @dieryarias Před 2 lety

    What materials did you used?

  • @badroni5757
    @badroni5757 Před 3 lety +6

    Hi, what is that compound you are using and where is it available for purchase ?

    • @daytoncottrell286
      @daytoncottrell286 Před rokem

      Roofing cement, can buy it at Home Depot, menards, etc. Or you can get better grade stuff from a local building/roofing supply store

  • @cjhsu7975
    @cjhsu7975 Před 4 lety +3

    Hi Eric, Thank you for showing how to find leaking area. I have a new roof, but the roofer installed the roof can not find the leaking spot. Where is your company? Can you share your company name?

    • @juliotrujillo2683
      @juliotrujillo2683 Před 3 lety +1

      I would advise a way to find a leaky roof is to die or color with a strong non toxic colorant some 3 or 5 gallons of water.Then on a dry day go up to the roof and apply some water at different locations on the roof area at periods of 30 minutes. Not all at once. Then you go down every time and with a flash light see if you find the colored water and relation to where you poured the water or some where else . Water travels amazingly from one point to other.

  • @miguelramirez1582
    @miguelramirez1582 Před 4 lety +3

    5:57. All f"***g wet. LOL

  • @rigobertosalgado1791
    @rigobertosalgado1791 Před 3 lety

    What is name of gray coating for the flat roof

  • @edgarbaring6319
    @edgarbaring6319 Před 10 měsíci

    I have done repairs on roofs for 35 years, and that's exactly how i would pin point where to find leaks on flat roofs , i find you and i do roofing the same, you have a crew, i just worked by myself. You are in California, i am in tx. Stay safe my friend.

  • @luisvelazquez942
    @luisvelazquez942 Před 5 lety

    En donde está la gotera esa ?

  • @miguelrios6152
    @miguelrios6152 Před 2 lety

    How much you charge per sq and how muc you charge for repair?

  • @vincelawrence6909
    @vincelawrence6909 Před 3 lety

    Show some prices for patch jobs , can you get anything done on a roof below 1000.00 dollars?

  • @sivadyert
    @sivadyert Před 5 lety

    What silvercoat product do you like best?

  • @xcolonel
    @xcolonel Před rokem

    what kind of cement is that?

  • @andresmoves
    @andresmoves Před 3 lety

    What's the name of the black substance?

  • @marguti3881
    @marguti3881 Před 4 lety

    what are the name of products ?

  • @kevincowan7131
    @kevincowan7131 Před rokem

    Have u ever had roof leak from outside parapet wall ?

  • @leonkaisowatum8436
    @leonkaisowatum8436 Před 3 lety

    Haha i use to call mastic, gum.

  • @juliotrujillo2683
    @juliotrujillo2683 Před 3 lety +1

    Please, can you tell the difference between roof cement and asfalto coating ?

    • @jellyman7658
      @jellyman7658 Před 2 lety

      Roof cement is temporary and asfalto is permanent . And you should listen to this guy he need to put a patch . That cement will deteriorate in a few years

  • @redsresearch
    @redsresearch Před 8 měsíci

    shouldnt you put tar down over the whole area you scraped with wire brush?

  • @sooesoss6063
    @sooesoss6063 Před 2 lety

    How do you price a repair... where are you located?

  • @paulfowler832
    @paulfowler832 Před 4 lety +2

    Lol it was still leaking after you did that right the water was getting under that patch and you dont. Need to wire brush the granules you can cement right on top of it and also the professional way to patch that roof is it torch down white granules roofing or cold process

  • @DavidSanchez-ot3it
    @DavidSanchez-ot3it Před rokem

    Is that roof cement bro

  • @josecanisales3491
    @josecanisales3491 Před 3 lety

    What black tar mastic are you using?

  • @seanoreilly6551
    @seanoreilly6551 Před 9 měsíci

    Would an infrared camera spot the damp wood? Might be worth hiring one to find out.

    • @TheSturmvogelLives
      @TheSturmvogelLives Před 7 měsíci

      I have tried this, and it can work, but it's dependant on existing moisture on the roof, whether, etc. The idea is looking for "cooler" spots under the roof to trace back to a leak.

  • @dANCOIMAGE
    @dANCOIMAGE Před 3 lety

    8:00 You guaranteed that triangle was put back?

  • @boracinacashhomebuyers4264

    we will use it on our next home improvement project to whoever want us to buy my house fast

  • @harper4869
    @harper4869 Před rokem

    I call it scrim

  • @jesusserrano8038
    @jesusserrano8038 Před 7 lety +1

    Hi Eric how can i contact you ? i need a new roof i want a quote from you. i live in Anaheim, thanks

    • @whoville90
      @whoville90 Před 5 lety

      Don't. If it'd shingles. Yes.. But flats he's horrible

  • @joaquinlopez997
    @joaquinlopez997 Před 7 lety

    I am doing torch down on a small warehouse i am building in my property for my personal use. i see you use spray paint asphalt primer, my friend gave me a bucket of asphalt primer with a paint brush. which is better ? & also should i put it on thick or lightly ? thanks.

    • @Garciasroofing
      @Garciasroofing  Před 7 lety +2

      roll on asphalt primer is primarily used over wall or concrete decks, spray asphalt primer is used over sheet metal .

  • @johnbryan2414
    @johnbryan2414 Před 3 měsíci

    You aint seen nothin. I'm in a commercial garage warehouse and the entire back wall spanning 40 ft is leaking. The windows themselves are leaking, and they did an addition without removing the outside vertical tile shingles. The mud seal 2×6 have 0 protection and is coming from below, as well. I'm screwed

  • @amartinez1279
    @amartinez1279 Před 3 lety +2

    Yes it's webbing. I've been roofing for over 35 years and I've abserved the next generation roofers crybabies. You can't tell at them they have to go to the bathroom right after lunch and there always on their phones. Can't get much done when you're babysitting. I'm not saying all of them are like that just the ones I've seen. Here in Hawaii. Anyway great job on the video. To me it was sad that they don't do hot tar anymore. I was great at it and a foreman for many years. Torch on is easier one guy can do the whole roof if he has to.

  • @Rancanfish
    @Rancanfish Před 9 měsíci

    I just put 6 gallons of Henry's rubber sealant on the seams of my flat garage. I can't figure out how it still leaks alot in every rain.

  • @trevorsnyder9085
    @trevorsnyder9085 Před 2 lety

    Thank's so much. Fucking leaks...

  • @chriscolameco6850
    @chriscolameco6850 Před 6 měsíci

    We call it “fabric”

  • @JoseRamirez-ex2uo
    @JoseRamirez-ex2uo Před 2 lety

    K 💩 andas haciendo cortandolo lo Unico k andas haciendo es hacer mas likeadas mi Eric🤣

  • @brainztain
    @brainztain Před 3 lety

    A webbing, pos luego

  • @pureblood1415
    @pureblood1415 Před rokem

    Your gonna be backin a few weeks to fix that 4:12

  • @unleavenedkaraiteplus3412

    Gueving is what she wants

  • @gabbythetoymaker1400
    @gabbythetoymaker1400 Před 4 lety

    .I thought you wasn't supposed to use roof cement on membrane???

    • @ramirez2012rr
      @ramirez2012rr Před 4 lety +1

      Roof cement is what is used for any BUR system , cap membrane or asphalt . It is not compatible with tpo/pvc or epdm

  • @PatrickPrice-ny2ie
    @PatrickPrice-ny2ie Před měsícem

    Thanks! I too am fixing a flat roof leak next to a Air Conditioner.

  • @tomethen5902
    @tomethen5902 Před 2 lety +1

    Why don't you use thermography to find the wet areas before you do destructive testing?

    • @pureblood1415
      @pureblood1415 Před rokem

      Because he ain’t good roofer

    • @edgarbaring6319
      @edgarbaring6319 Před rokem

      @@pureblood1415 I did roofing for 30 years, and he knows.what he is doing, he puts his name behind his work. And tell me why he is a bad roofer,

    • @pureblood1415
      @pureblood1415 Před rokem

      @@edgarbaring6319 the roofing trade is full of blaggers that say they can roof like your guy here. I find leaks without cutting into it because that voids the guarantee for the work. If you can see where it’s leaking and you can’t figure it out then you should do a thermography test. This test will find where you have moisture under the system and pin point your leak. As I said,bad roofer

    • @pureblood1415
      @pureblood1415 Před rokem

      @@edgarbaring6319 if you have to patch a roof like he is you have to put a patch on at least 150mm past the hole all the way round. The sun is just going to melt that patch he has done. Besides that you can see wood in the hole,the wood has not been primed so the felt is not stuck to the roof timber but that patch is. So when the felt moves with the weather the patch won’t so it will hole again. As I said,bad roofer

    • @pureblood1415
      @pureblood1415 Před rokem

      @@edgarbaring6319 if the felt has been nailed down,that is a leak waiting to happen

  • @luisvelazquez942
    @luisvelazquez942 Před 5 lety +1

    Haora no es una gotera ahora son como 5

  • @pureblood1415
    @pureblood1415 Před rokem

    What’s that crap you are useing? You should be going over these with felt patches if they a holed. And your fleece is not webbing and that goes in after your first layer of goo then a triangle patch then more goo then Moore fleece then more goo then your top triangle. Because you have not overlayed with felt 150mm past the hole all round,your repairs will fail with the weather swelling and shrinking. Good luck anyway

  • @TheKW1330
    @TheKW1330 Před rokem

    Fkn leak😂

  • @YOBREADKNIGHT
    @YOBREADKNIGHT Před 3 lety

    - knowledge aint gotta be pretty. Just be a little witty. Not being silly. Viewed by a milli. Hope you monetized E, cus its about to get sticky!!!