If you see signs of moisture inside your home including brown spots on the ceiling peeling paint or mold you should probably opt to replace your entire roof rather than attempt a patch or repair.
Fixing roof underlayment damage.
Be sure to use a ladder that can handle your weight and is large enough to hold you upright.
Once it seeps beneath your roof s shingles it can quickly find its way inside where it can cause serious damage and even health problems.
Repairing water damage from a roof leak in a ridge vent.
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.
Always be cautious when you are climbing your roof and working on it.
Wear a hat while on the roof to protect your head from sunburn or heat exposure.
When you fix rotted wood on your roof you help to keep it watertight to prevent leaks and additional damage.
Continue laying shingles in the established pattern until the entire repair is covered.
Add roof cement or caulk to any exposed flashing.
You might find holes left over from a satellite dish or antenna mounting brackets or just about anything.
This plywood was rotten from water damage from an aluminum ridgevent fastener in an asphalt shingle.
Even if you don t notice any leaks if your roof is old underneath your shingles is probably lots of rotted wood.
And exposed misplaced roofing repair nails should be pulled and the holes patched.
Begin by removing the plywood and the damaged underlayment.
Step 1 putting on the underlayment.
Lift the shingle above it and nail it first through its own center then through the center of the shingle above.
To locate rotted areas of the roof s edge gently lift up shingles with a pry bar or taping knife.
The following are the steps necessary for a quick repair to the underlayment.