How To Replace A Hole In The Roof

How to fix a hole in the roof step 1.

How to replace a hole in the roof.

The first step in the repair of any metal roofing material will involve cleaning the surface. Eight foot 1 2 inch thick plywood is standard sheathing material. A hole in a metal roof system. Replace underlayment and shingles once you repair the hole in the roof plywood you need to seal up the seams and recover the roof.

Wear safety goggles and rubber sole work shoes. Recaulk the corner flashing if any areas have hardened caulk. Use an extension ladder with the third rung against the eave to. In order to replace damaged roof shingles you need to remove the damaged shingle install the new one and seal the edges.

Take up the shingles over the hole. Dig out any suspect caulk and replace it with a high quality caulk. Use the claw of a hammer to loosen the adhesive under the tabs 2 rows above the damaged shingles and then loosen any exposed nails with the claw. Stagger the sheathing in a brick pattern for extra strength.

Dig around with a putty knife to see if the area is sealed. Replace any cracked rotted or missing siding making sure the new piece overlaps the step flashing by at least 2 in. Measure the repair area and cut a patch. Measure the opening of the section of roof to be shingled cut the plywood to size and nail to roof rafters.

Cover the seams between the old and new decking with bitumen tape. Also check the siding above the step flashing. Slip a pry bar under the shingles above the affected area to pull out the. Dig out any cracked or dry caulking that isn t properly sealing adjoining surfaces and replace with silicone caulk.

Clean the repair area.