How To Patch Holes In A Tin Roof

A hole in a metal roof system.

How to patch holes in a tin roof. Next cut a patch from a sheet of metal roof panel slightly larger than the size of the hole that needs to be patched. Clean the repair area. Inspect the roof thoroughly to find all holes that require repair. Apply the cement carefully with a putty knife until you ve sealed the hole completely.

Apply a coat of acrylic coating to the area around. Press one patch over the roofing cement. Let it conform to the contours on the metal panel. Cut a piece of polyester.

How to fill holes in a tin roof 1. Place a ladder on one of the eaves of your home and climb onto the roof. Spread some more roofing cement over the roofing mesh then attach the other square patch. Obtain some roofing mesh and cut out 2 identical square patches.

Repairing holes in a roof requires that you to go on the roof itself so if this is a problem hire a professional to do the repairs. Step 1 use the putty knife to fill the whole with putty cement. 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.