Patch Nail Holes In Tin Roof
Press one patch over the roofing.
Patch nail holes in tin roof. Add a bead of caulk or roof cement to the top and bottom edge. Item 1571717 model 40003975. 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. Urethane roof cement is an excellent product that can help you patch holes on corrugated metal roofing.
Simiron tektop 5 gallon epoxy acrylic wbgray primer roof sealant. Fill small nail holes with silicone caulk or roof cement. Patching materials for metal corrugated roofing sheets. 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.
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. Cut the piece large enough to cover the hole and 6 inches of the surrounding roofing each way using sheet metal cutters. You might find holes left over from a satellite dish or antenna mounting brackets or just about anything. Obtain some roofing mesh and cut out 2 identical square patches.
Patch the nail or screw holes by slipping a piece of roof flashing underneath the shingle. Clean the repair area. 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. Use a piece of similar style corrugated roofing to patch holes.
Apply the cement carefully with a putty knife until you ve sealed the hole completely. Apply urethane caulk using the caulk gun to the back of the. Repairing nail holes in a metal roof is an inexpensive alternative to replacing portions of the roof.