Temporary patch jobs are only effective until the rain starts.
Patching holes in roof.
A hole in the roof invites disaster from water damage on drywall and flooring to animal infestation.
Fill small nail holes with silicone caulk or roof cement.
In most cases patching a hole in the roof can be done pretty cheaply not be visible as you probably have leftover shingles floating around.
You might find holes left over from a satellite dish or antenna mounting brackets or just about anything.
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.
Clean the repair area.
Repairing a roof should be a top priority for any homeowner.
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.
And exposed misplaced roofing repair nails should be pulled and the holes patched.