Repair Holes In Tiki Roof

Meanwhile tarp the roof to prevent additional water damage.

Repair holes in tiki roof.

All the tools products i used for the repair i bought at home depot. Make the final repair as soon as weather permits. A roof that has seen algae growth or has been affected by rodents is much more likely to become damaged during a storm. You might find holes left over from a satellite dish or antenna mounting brackets or just about anything.

I cut out the existing shingles in the area around the hole. Repairing a roof leak from the inside is a temporary fix only. Fill small nail holes with silicone caulk or roof cement. Routine maintenance is key when safeguarding your tiki hut from weather damage.

1 remove all damaged thatch material from the repair area. 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. Repair a hole in a thatch roof with the same type of natural material used in making the roof which must be dry on the day you repair it. 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.

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. In some cases a roof replacement might be necessary. Birds and rodents can sometimes be the cause of a hole in your tiki huts roof. Birds sometimes will try to nest or roost on the ridges of a tiki hut.