Repairing A Hole In A Roof

To help you prevent major damage and seal up small holes on your tpo rv roof dave demonstrates the proper way to repair torn or cut tpo membrane on an rv roof.

Repairing a hole in a roof.

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. 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. This will ensure a uniform and seamless look. Temporary patch jobs are only effective until the rain starts.

The first step in the repair of any metal roofing material will involve cleaning the surface. He walks you step by step through the simple process for patching and reinforcing tpo rv roof liner with rubber tape strips which you can pick up from just about any reputable dealer. 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. Repairing a roof leak from the inside is a temporary fix only.

Assessing a roof leak. Meanwhile tarp the roof to prevent additional water damage. Continue working your way across and up the roof following your initial pyramid base. Use six nails per shingle to ensure maximum hold and be sure to always nail on the tar strip.

Make the final repair as soon as weather permits. Repairing a roof should be a top priority for any homeowner. If your home has sustained roof damage from a tree or other falling debris that has made a visible hole in the roof it s better to have a professional roofing contractor make the roof leak repair. A hole in the roof invites disaster from water damage on drywall and flooring to animal infestation.

In some cases a roof replacement might be necessary. Clean the repair area. If repairing a section of damaged roof be sure you layer the existing shingles on top of the new. You might find holes left over from a satellite dish or antenna mounting brackets or just about anything.

Some overhead leaks are due to minor problems such as a single torn shingle or a small hole in flashing that you can usually handle with a little diy experience and some.