How To Repair A Hole In A Shed Roof

Day 1 is mostly focused on taking off all of the old shingles to get a look at the osb sheets undern.

How to repair a hole in a shed roof.

We had a problem with our shed workshop flat felt roof leaking and needed a quick repair. The roof was of very poor quality. We like the cofair aluminum quick roof tape for its speed durability and it is a much cleaner job. Take up the shingles over the hole.

Many metal shed roofs are repaired with few tubes of silicone but there are cleaner and more efficient ways of patching any holes. With that being said your shed metal roof can fail. Slip a pry bar under the shingles above the affected area to pull out the. In this episode of uk here we grow tony repairs the roof of his mother s summerhouse that was only installed late in 2014.

A roofing nail for example that punctures the metal and the waterproofing into the underlayment leaves a hole behind if the nail breaks loose. You also don t have to paint it. Measure the opening of the section of roof to be shingled cut the plywood to size and nail to roof rafters. Here s a quick overview of how to fix a metal roof on a shed.

Often it s a leaky screw hole or improperly seated sections of roofing. Wear safety goggles and rubber sole work shoes. Instead of replacing the felt roof we decided to use a product call. In this video i am repairing a water damaged shed roof.

The amount of time required to repair as shed roof is on a par with building a new one and the cost of materials less than 1 10th. Stagger the sheathing in a brick pattern for extra strength. Use an extension ladder with the third rung against the eave to access the roof. Repairing a metal shed roof.

Eight foot 1 2 inch thick plywood is standard sheathing material. Once its stuck down your done. After cleaning the debris and reframing the roof lay down a base sheathing. Metal roofing is impervious.

This cost saving is a big plus for any one with basic diy skills and in a similar situation. Also when purchasing a new shed it is worth considering the repair factor 15 years down the line.