My Plastic Shed Roof Is Leaking

Go on to the roof when it is safe to do so.

My plastic shed roof is leaking.

Take a roll of plastic preferably 6 mil polyethylene and wrap it around a two by four stapling the plastic to it. Lets get this sorted. Is your shed leaking. The rubber gasket that surrounds the vent pipe could be rotted.

You ll need to check for any discoloration to the structure particularly stains and darker patches. Check the sides of the shed for dark patches or streaks as this may indicate dripping or running water. Check plumbing vent boots and roof vents if water is entering from that area to cause the leaking roof. Stretch the plastic across the general area of the leak.

To check for leaks you ll need to look out for discoloration on the inside roof and walls of the shed. After that nail another two by four to the first making a sandwich to hold the plastic. If you originally bought it at home depot go there with the measurement of your roof. Lets get this sorted.

Eventually a plastic shed may crack due to sunlight exposure which dries the plastic. Is your shed leaking. Joshua peek 191 730 views. Either one you can secure with sheet metal screws and then put sealant over those and the seams and you ll be good to go.

Plastic garden or tool sheds are the least expensive alternative for keeping tools dry and out of the elements. Skip navigation sign in.