Patch Nail Holes In Tin Roof

Once the patch has been pressed in place attach it to the surface of the metal roof panel using pan head sheet metal screws.

Patch nail holes in tin roof.

How to repair nail holes in a metal roof step 1. 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. Patching materials for metal corrugated roofing sheets.

Use a piece of similar style corrugated roofing to patch holes. Press one patch over the roofing cement. Space the screws every 3 to 4 inches around the perimeter of the patch. If possible get the most inexpensive pair that you can find and.

Wear gloves when working with sticky roofing cement. Urethane roof cement is an excellent product that can help you patch holes on corrugated metal roofing. If you find any nail heads that are sticking up from the roof hammer them down and then coat the head with roofing. Use the putty knife to fill the whole with putty cement.

Obtain some roofing mesh and cut out 2 identical square patches. 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. Cut the piece large enough to cover the hole and 6 inches of the surrounding roofing each way using sheet metal cutters.