Patch Nail Holes In Tin Roof

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

Patch nail holes in tin roof.

Item 1571717 model 40003975. Repairing nail holes in a metal roof is an inexpensive alternative to replacing portions of the 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.

Press one patch over the roofing. Apply urethane caulk using the caulk gun to the back of the. 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. Obtain some roofing mesh and cut out 2 identical square patches.

And exposed misplaced roofing repair nails should be pulled and the holes patched. Small nail holes left behind from old vents satellite dish brackets or anything previously attached to the roof can allow water to enter and cause damage for years before leaking is noticed. You might find holes left over from a satellite dish or antenna mounting brackets or just about anything. Repairing holes in a roof requires that you to go on the roof itself so if this is a problem hire a professional to do the repairs.

Add a bead of caulk or roof cement to the top and bottom edge. Clean the repair area. Apply the cement carefully with a putty knife until you ve sealed the hole completely. Urethane roof cement is an excellent product that can help you patch holes on corrugated metal roofing.

Patching materials for metal corrugated roofing sheets. Use a piece of similar style corrugated roofing to patch holes. Fill small nail holes with silicone caulk or roof cement.