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.
Roof with holes.
Check the roof in the aftermath of an especially severe storm.
Small nail holes left behind from old vents satellite dish brackets or anything previously attached to the roof can allow water to enter and cause damage for years before leaking is noticed.
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.
Patch the nail or screw holes by slipping a piece of roof flashing underneath the shingle.
Temporary patch jobs are only effective until the rain starts.
And exposed misplaced roofing repair nails should be pulled and the holes patched.
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According to the national association of home builders asphalt shingles last on average about 20 years composite shingles about 25 years and wood shakes or shingles about 30 years.
Sometimes it is better to repair a metal roof than to replace it.
Use the putty knife or your finger to spread the caulk around to cover the hole.
Aluminum or steel roofs on the other hand can easily last 50 years or more and zinc roofs have been known to last well over 100 years.
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Repairing nail holes in a metal roof is an inexpensive alternative to replacing portions of the roof.
Powerful winds can knock a branch or even an entire tree onto your roof gouging a hole.
Use a caulking gun to apply caulk to seal any holes that appear in the roof.
You might find holes left over from a satellite dish or antenna mounting brackets or just about anything.