Standing Seam roof advice: "Hello, I have a standing seam roof on my home. ..." - Chris Hair (10/1/2018) | I Have An Existing Metal Roof and Have A Question

Hello, I have a standing seam roof on my home. We had an addition put on the house, which involved tying new roof into the existing roof. I see some potential issues, and am wondering if the experts here can review and comment. I'm wondering if I should consider each these items a problem that needs fixing? I'm primarily concerned about functionality--keeping the house dry. Looks/aesthetics are not a major concern. For example, if sealant is considered a durable and reliable fix, then I'm not worried about the fact that it doesn't look perfect. I'll post photos for each issue: Exposed screws on panel along ridge cap. (I added sealant around the edges of the screws, to be safe.) Apparent mistake made during installation along z channel, covered up by installer with sealant. Portion of slope transition piece sloped backwards. Ends of slope transition piece appear to collect water from valley ridge above. Ridge cap not clipped in z-channel, along top of 1 panel only. Some standing seam ends open not closed (most are bent closed). Your review and advice is appreciated.	Chris Hair 10/1/2018	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/23642/find/
Thanks Chris. A few thoughts. Sealants are not unusual as a "first line of defense" ... almost a redundant thing and also somewhat to make things look nicer. However, they should not be the only line of defense. The problem is that, once installed, the other lines of defense are all concealed. The backward sloped transition flashing worries me. I have seen that be a problem before. How much water is coming down from the upper roof and is there any slope to make it flow to that valley on the right? I assume the ridge cap situation can be fixed? Not unusual on some jobs for seam ends to not be closed at all. If you're in snow country, the snow tends to open them up as it slides. I would suggest seeing if the manufacturer of your roofing has someone who can come take a look at the job.	Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 10/1/2018	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/23643/find/
It looks like my photos didn't upload. Maybe too many? I'll try again and create separate posts with photos for each potential issue... Exposed screws	Chris Hair 10/1/2018	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/23644/find/
Sealant fix...	Chris Hair 10/1/2018	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/23645/find/
Wow you already answered. Thanks! OK, I won't worry about the open seam ends. The contractor proposes replacing the ridge cap with a wider one, to cover those exposed screws. That seems like a good idea. Although, one of the screws is far enough down from the ridge that it probably won't get covered. I'm thinking, the reverse slope of the slope transition piece might be resolved by a few strategic whacks with a rubber mallet? The slope above is about 5 feet high. Most water does flow off to the left or right. A little bit puddles up there.	Chris Hair 10/1/2018	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/23646/find/
The problem I have seen before with flashings that slope uphill is water builds up and is also held by wind and ends up pushing up under the panels on the upper slope.	Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 10/1/2018	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/23647/find/

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