Patch Nail Holes In Tin Roof

If you find any nail heads that are sticking up from the roof hammer them down and then coat the head with roofing.

Patch nail holes in tin roof.

Apply the cement carefully with a putty knife until you ve sealed the hole completely. The screws should be applied within 1 inch of the edges of the patch so that they apply uniform pressure to the edges and to the sealant beneath the patch. Use the putty knife to fill the whole with putty cement. Wear gloves when working with sticky roofing cement.

Space the screws every 3 to 4 inches around the perimeter of the patch. Cut the piece large enough to cover the hole and 6 inches of the surrounding roofing each way using sheet metal cutters. Patch the nail or screw holes by slipping a piece of roof flashing underneath the shingle. Apply urethane caulk using the caulk gun to the back of the square of sheet metal and place it over the.

If possible get the most inexpensive pair that you can find and. How to repair nail holes in a metal roof step 1. Press one patch over the roofing cement. Use a piece of similar style corrugated roofing to patch holes.

Patching materials for metal corrugated roofing sheets. Once the patch has been pressed in place attach it to the surface of the metal roof panel using pan head sheet metal screws. Cut a 4 inch square out of the sheet metal using the tin snips.