Sometimes it is better to repair a metal roof than to replace it.
Roof with holes.
Repairing a roof should be a top priority for any homeowner.
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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.
Nail holes in a roof can come from nails that have slightly pulled out over time holes that were not covered during a re roof or nails that were pulled out of mounting holes when items like.
Tiny holes in shingles are sneaky because they can cause rot a leaky roof and other damage for years before you notice the obvious signs of a leak.
Aluminum or steel roofs on the other hand can easily last 50 years or more and zinc roofs have been known to last well over 100 years.
Use the putty knife or your finger to spread the caulk around to cover the hole.
And exposed misplaced roofing repair nails should be pulled and the holes patched.
Check the roof in the aftermath of an especially severe storm.
A hole in the roof invites disaster from water damage on drywall and flooring to animal infestation.
According to the national association of home builders asphalt shingles last on average about 20 years composite shingles about 25 years and wood shakes or shingles about 30 years.
Patch the nail or screw holes by slipping a piece of roof flashing underneath the shingle.
Repairing nail holes in a metal roof is an inexpensive alternative to replacing portions of the roof.
Temporary patch jobs are only effective until the rain starts.
You might find holes left over from a satellite dish or antenna mounting brackets or just about anything.
Use a caulking gun to apply caulk to seal any holes that appear in the roof.