3 Quick Solutions for a Leaking Roof

Do you have an emergency roof leak and you can’t find a professional to repair it right away? Try out these easy fixes:

Cover with a tarp
A quick and very temporary fix for a leaky roof is to cover the damaged area with a plastic tarp. When using a tarp to cover your roof, the key is to cut the tarp so that it adequately covers the damaged area. Leave at least an extra four feet of tarp on each end to cover the roof damage. You will need to secure the tarp so that it does not blow off the roof. Using treated 2-by-4 boards is one way to secure the tarp to the roof. You can staple or nail the tarp to the boards, but be sure to use nails that are not so long that they will go through your roof. Source: Homesteady

Use sealants
If the leak is due to faulty or missing flashing, sealants might be the cure. Use sealants on all flashing around skylights and protrusions like a chimney or vent. You should never use them to fix shingles permanently. It may work as a stop-gap measure to fix broken or cracked shingles until you have time to replace them. Source: HomeAdvisor

Replace shingle

If part or all of a shingle is missing, head to the hardware store to find a matching replacement. To remove the broken shingle, carefully lift the edges of the shingle above it with a pry bar. Use a hammer to remove the nails at broken shingle’s 4 corners, slide it out, then scrape the area beneath to remove any leftover roofing cement.

– If necessary, use a blow dryer to make the surrounding shingles more pliable. After removing the old shingle, use a sharp utility knife to round the back corners of the new shingle; this makes it easier to install.
– Slide the new shingle into place, gently lift the shingle above, and drive 1¹⁄₄ inch (3.2 cm) galvanized roofing nails into the new shingle’s corners. If you removed any nails that secured the shingle above the broken one, replace them.
– Finally, use a trowel to apply roof cement over the nail heads and edges of the new shingle. Source: WikiHow

Even though you’re able to keep the roof from leaking using the tips above, don’t forget to schedule an appointment with us. We will provide a more permanent solution, so you won’t have to worry about roof leaks again. Call us!

 

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