Patching Holes In Roof

Repairing a roof should be a top priority for any homeowner.

Patching holes in roof.

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. 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. Fill small nail holes with silicone caulk or roof cement. Clean the repair area.

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. In most cases patching a hole in the roof can be done pretty cheaply not be visible as you probably have leftover shingles floating around. You might find holes left over from a satellite dish or antenna mounting brackets or just about anything. Now if you don t you can take a damaged piece with you to try to match it up as good as you can or if only temporary grab almost any bundle that might be close enough.

The first step in the repair of any metal roofing material will involve cleaning the surface.