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A leaking roof can be a headache for many owners. In addition, a leaking roof can cause extensive water damage inside a home, potentially damaging the foundation.
A shingle roof is simple to repair. Locate the damaged shingle on a rooftop, and pull back the shingles above it. Using a claw hammer, remove the nails holding in the damaged shingle. Check for any existing damage to the tar cover. If there is any damage, repair it with silicone or roofing tar. Place the new shingle under the existing roof shingles, and nail in place. Make sure no other shingles were dislodged.
What else can I help you with?
Why do roofs leak?
Roof start leaking because of dirt and rain water. I use to clean the roof on weekend to avoid roof leaks. and once have used
Repair a flat roof?
You could try Permaroof. This company repaired my roof and was well impressed
What is bad about having polybutylene pipes ?
Its not bad as long as they are not leaking. Unfortunately polybutylene pipes have the best chance to start leaking at some point and it can be costly to repair.
How do you repair the leakage roof?
With a lot of Elmers Glue. With a lot of Elmers Glue. With a lot of Elmers Glue.
How much would it cost to repair a leaking gas pipe in a home?
That depends on a number of factors that can only be addressed by a gas repair technician. -But call one soon, it may be dangerous !
How can I repair a roof shingle?
There are websites that give you step by step instructions on how to repair a roof shingle and even videos on Youtube that show you how. You can view those at http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,219567,00.htmlhttp://www.wikihow.com/Replace-Damaged-Roof-Shinglesorhttp://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=repair+shingle&aq=2&oq=repair+shi
Is your roof leaking and in need of immediate repair?
Is your roof leaking and in urgent need of fixing?
How do I repair a leaking roof?
One of the most important safety tools youll need is a good pair of rubber soled shoes. For a shingle roof, once you find the leak look for damage, a cracked or missing shingle may just need replacing. If no damage can be seen you will need to call a professional. To repair curled back shingle, use asphalt roof cement. In the summer a curled back shingle can to easily straighten out, but in the winter a shingle can become brittle. To soften a cold brittle shingle, careful use a propane torch with a flame-spreader nozzle. Apply heat only to soften, not until it catches fire. Once flatten apply roof cement generously to the bottom and edges and press firmly into place.
How should you repair a slated leaking roof that has a bad leak?
First determine where the leak is occuring. If it is the result of a broken or missing shingle, you could temporarily fix the leak by emplacing a similarly sized piece of aluminum flashing while waiting to find a suitable replacement shingle. The new shingle may have to be fastened with suitable adhesive.
How often should I repair my roof?
The type of roof repair needed depends on the type of roof you currently have, i.e., tile, shingle, flat, etc. If there is no leaking from the roof, chances are it does not need to be repaired.
Price to shingle 1000 sq ft roof?
A total strip and repair here runs about $5K
How do you repair a leaking metal roof on a pole barn?
just fix it
asphalt shingle roof repair?
form_title=asphalt shingle roof repair form_header=6723 Please state the number of stories your house has.*= () One story () Two stories () Three stories or more Specify which elements are included on your roof.*= [] Dormers [] Valleys [] Chimneys [] Skylights [] Air conditioning unit [] Solar panels [] Antenna/Satellite dish [] Other Please specify what kind of repair or replacement you are in need of. (Select all that apply)*= [] "Water leaking into home [] Water stains on ceiling [] Water is standing on the roof (after 48 hours) [] Icicles/Ice dams at edge of roof [] Broken or rusted flashing [] Leaky skylight [] Shingles are cracked, curling, missing, or loose [] Gravel is coming off shingles [] Roof is sagging [] Other"
How do you use shingle in a sentence?
We were looking at shingle samples for our new roof.
Who does the best quality shingle roof?
Refer to Fastest Shingle Roofer answer
Aluminum Roofing ?
form_title= Aluminum Roofing form_header= Repair or install a new aluminum roof. How old is your roof?*= _[50] Do you need the roof repaired? Is the roof leaking?*= () Yes () No
Repair roof shingles that were damaged in storm.?
You must first pull off the damaged shingle. After doing so, replace with a new shingle and secure the shingle with four nails.If a shingle is simply cracked or torn, you don't have to replace it,just repair it. Start by applying a thick bead of roofing sealant under the crack. Press the shingle down and apply a second bead of sealant on top of the crack. Then spread the sealant with a putty knife.
