Assessing a roof leak.
Fixing a hole in your roof.
Repairing a roof should be a top priority for any homeowner.
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.
Make the final repair as soon as weather permits.
Meanwhile tarp the roof to prevent additional water damage.
This will ensure your roof is protected from all the weather elements.
Temporary patch jobs are only effective until the rain starts.
Over time the sun s heat will cause the roof and shingles to expand making the nails pop out of place and thus increasing the risk of a leak.
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.
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.
A hole in the roof invites disaster from water damage on drywall and flooring to animal infestation.
The first step in the repair of any metal roofing material will involve cleaning the surface.
Repairing a roof leak from the inside is a temporary fix only.
Because the roof is sloped make sure you layer the shingles from bottom to top overlapping the top set with the bottom.
In all cases the holes will eventually conduct water through through the roof and cause a leak in your attic.
And exposed misplaced roofing repair nails should be pulled and the holes patched.
In some cases a roof replacement might be necessary.
Clean the repair area.
You might find holes left over from a satellite dish or antenna mounting brackets or just about anything.