Repair A Large Hole In A Roof

Warning signs of a hole in the roof.

Repair a large hole in a roof.

The first step in the repair of any metal roofing material will involve cleaning the surface. Learn how to repair holes in fiberglass metal or rubber rv roofs tpo or epdm. In this video i show you a quick way to fix a hole in a tin metal roof that might of been caused by a fallen tree limb. Use an extension ladder with the third rung against the eave to.

Use scissors to cut two pieces of acrylic mesh or wire mesh made of the same metal as your roof into a square that is 1 inch wider than the size of the first hole. I am not a professional roofer but. All the tools products i used for the repair i bought at home depot. I then covered the hole w.

6 lay one of the mesh patches. Eight foot 1 2 inch thick plywood is standard sheathing material. Measure the opening of the section of roof to be shingled cut the plywood to size and nail to roof rafters. Wear safety goggles and rubber sole work shoes.

How to fix a hole in the roof step 1. 1 measure from the lip on the front of the soffit to the exterior siding of the. Using a paint stick or similar tool spread the roofing cement generously around the hole. Slip a pry bar under the shingles above the affected area to pull out the.

A hole in a metal roof system. Stagger the sheathing in a brick pattern for extra strength. Clean the repair area. Measure the repair area and cut a patch.

Clean the area of all dirt and debris and let it dry thoroughly. In your attic or upstairs surfaces may actually be moist to the touch or. There s usually a lip at the front edge of the soffit that allows you to tuck a new piece in there to fix the holes. Damp areas on your ceiling or walls.

After cleaning the debris and reframing the roof lay down a base sheathing. The cement is very thick and sticky just be patient and keep at it. Take up the shingles over the hole.