Repairing A Leaky Tin Roof

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Repairing a leaky tin roof.

Clean the roof step 1. Inspect the roof for the leak usually tin roofs are not that high because they are not part of the main roof. Either of these situations could allow water to find its way into the house. When tin is installed on the roof special self tapping screws are used.

If you have a tin roof with nails in it chances are. Very old structures may have nails holding the tin in place. Start low soaking the area just above where the leak appears in the house. Inspect each row of nails or screws by walking on the row instead of between rows.

Place the shingle or plywood onto the tar and spread more of the tar around the edges of your patch. Step 5 use a caulking gun to apply caulk to seal any holes that appear in the roof. If a leak is difficult to find enlist a helper and go up on the roof with a garden hose. If the boot is in good condition but fasteners are missing replace them with washer head roofing screws.

Tools you ll need extension ladder nail bar and hammer aluminum screw nails 1 1 2 inch measure your nails first cordless drill with screw tip attachment galvanized steel screws 1 inch measure your nails first wire brush urethane roof cement plastic putty knife metal roofing base coat. Once you ve found the leak you can make a temporary leak patch from some plywood or shingle and some roofing tar. For example soak the downhill side of a chimney first then each side then the top on both sides. Let the wet areas dry and then apply the patch to the underside of the roof with a putty knife.

Jurin roofing services inc established in 1974 is a full service commercial roofing contractor with over 46 years of experience in roof maintenance roof leak repair roof over and roof replacements. The latter can bend the metal panels. How to stop a leaking tin roof leaks. Replace the plumbing vent boot if necessary and use washer head roofing screws to secure the base to the roof.

Cover the leak once you. Use a putty knife to spread the tar into the leaking hole on the inside of your roof. Isolate areas when you run the hose. Leaks happen around holes.

Clean the roof the first thing you will have to do before you can start fixing your roof is clean it.