Roof Nail Leak Repair

Replacing flashing may mean removing several rows of singles as well as the old flashing.

Roof nail leak repair.

Hammer a new nail into the roof about 1 inch above the hole from the previous nail. How to find and fix common roof leaks frank oliver november 20 2017 at. And exposed misplaced roofing repair nails should be pulled and the holes patched. Smaller nail holes will be permanently fixed by this method standard roofing nails would be either 3 8 inch or 1 2 inch making a hole 3 8.

If you re a diyer climb on top of your roof secure your ladder wear boots with traction and pry up any nails popping up. On cold nights in an unheated attic the exposed metal nail can frost up hence the shiner. Place a new nail one inch away from removal spot. If you have a friend in the attic ask him to direct you to a sturdy spot where the nail can bite into the wood.

Fill small nail holes with silicone caulk or roof cement. 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. If nails haven t pushed through pry up the shingle by lifting around its edges first. Lift any shingles out of the way be careful not to damage them and remove the damaged piece.

You ll fix this leaky roof problem with flashing. After removing the nails then remove the shingle. How to fix roof nail leaks flexible roof sealant apply flexible roof sealant black jack roof patch rubberized roof cement from a can or tube to fill nail holes or cover exposed nail heads new shingles replace any damaged shingles using proper nails if they are in a small area. Roof flashing repair if you are fixing flashing pry up the nails used to secure it once you locate the source of the leak.

Not every roofing nail finds its mark. If one has missed the rafters and protrudes into the attic it is a candidate for water damage. Small holes are simple to fix but the fix isn t to inject caulk in the hole. To repair leaks caused by metal flashing around chimneys and dormers simply reseal joints using a caulk gun filled with roofing cement.