How To Repair Hole In Tin Roof

Apply the cement carefully with a putty knife until you ve sealed the hole completely.

How to repair hole in tin roof.

Apply some urethane roof cement around the damaged area. You want the patch to extend past the hole at least 2 inches on each side. You can scratch around the hole with steel wool as abrading it will help it take the adhesive better. The first step in the repair of any metal roofing material will involve cleaning the surface.

Cut a piece of polyester. Obtain some roofing mesh and cut out 2 identical square patches. Spread some more roof cement around the mesh patch. Clean the repair area.

Spread some more roofing cement over the roofing mesh then attach the other square patch. A hole in a metal roof system. Let it conform to the contours on the metal panel. Measure the repair area and cut a patch.

Next cut a patch from a sheet of metal roof panel slightly larger than the size of the hole that needs to be patched. Do not place a ladder on a rain gutter. Place a ladder on one of the eaves of your home and climb onto the roof. Inspect the roof thoroughly to find all holes that require repair.

Place a mesh patch onto the roof cement so that it completely covers the damaged area. Apply a coat of acrylic coating to the area around.