Repairing A Hole In A Roof

Assessing a roof leak.

Repairing a hole in a roof.

This will ensure a uniform and seamless look. In some cases a roof replacement might be necessary. Walk carefully on the ceiling joists in the attic or use a sheet of plywood to walk on so you will not accidentally put a hole in the ceiling panel. If repairing a section of damaged roof be sure you layer the existing shingles on top of the new.

Use six nails per shingle to ensure maximum hold and be sure to always nail on the tar strip. The first step in the repair of any metal roofing material will involve cleaning the surface. To help you prevent major damage and seal up small holes on your tpo rv roof dave demonstrates the proper way to repair torn or cut tpo membrane on an rv roof. Some overhead leaks are due to minor problems such as a single torn shingle or a small hole in flashing that you can usually handle with a little diy experience and some.

Fill small nail holes with silicone caulk or roof cement. A hole in the roof invites disaster from water damage on drywall and flooring to animal infestation. Repairing a roof should be a top priority for any homeowner. Tiny holes in shingles are sneaky because they can cause rot a leaky roof and other damage for years before you notice the obvious signs of a leak.

Continue working your way across and up the roof following your initial pyramid base. And exposed misplaced roofing repair nails should be pulled and the holes patched. Meanwhile tarp the roof to prevent additional water damage. Smaller nail holes will be permanently fixed by this method standard roofing nails would be either 3 8 inch or 1 2 inch making a hole.

Make the final repair as soon as weather permits. He walks you step by step through the simple process for patching and reinforcing tpo rv roof liner with rubber tape strips which you can pick up from just about any reputable dealer. A hole in a metal roof system can be caused by any number of sources the hole may be from deterioration and rust or it may be from something falling onto the roof surface such as a large branch. Temporary patch jobs are only effective until the rain starts.

Clean the repair area.