Patch Nail Holes In Tin Roof

Obtain some roofing mesh and cut out 2 identical square patches.

Patch nail holes in tin roof.

Use a piece of similar style corrugated roofing to patch holes. Urethane roof cement is an excellent product that can help you patch holes on corrugated metal roofing. Cut the piece large enough to cover the hole and 6 inches of the surrounding roofing each way using sheet metal cutters. 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.

Wear gloves when working with sticky roofing cement. How to repair nail holes in a metal roof step 1. Small nail holes left behind from old vents satellite dish brackets or anything previously attached to the roof can allow water to enter and cause damage for years before leaking is noticed. Patching materials for metal corrugated roofing sheets.

Use the putty knife to fill the whole with putty cement. Once the patch has been pressed in place attach it to the surface of the metal roof panel using pan head sheet metal screws. If possible get the most inexpensive pair that you can find and. Space the screws every 3 to 4 inches around the perimeter of the patch.

If you find any nail heads that are sticking up from the roof hammer them down and then coat the head with roofing. Apply urethane caulk using the caulk gun to the back of the square of sheet metal and place it over the. Cut a 4 inch square out of the sheet metal using the tin snips.