DIY: Temporary fix for hole on the roof

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All the tools & products I used for the repair I bought at Home Depot. I cut out the existing shingles in the area around the hole. I then covered the hole with three …
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30 thoughts on “DIY: Temporary fix for hole on the roof”

  1. Ive roofed for 42 yrs and specialize in roof repairs, what you had was a simple $250.00 repair, good for you for trying to tackle it yourself, that repair will be fine as long as there is no rain, snow or wind, good luck,

  3. At least it wasn't a $2,000 job that the 'homeowner's association' wouldn't like. Tell them either fix it or Don't Look.
    YOU DID GREAT!
    You are Lucky, my Bk RM has FLAT roof and it's Bad Everywhere! Want it Raised to meet house's Gable, with reclaimed wood and 'OPEN' CEILING. =]. Dream on ~ ~
    But Water POURS IN NOW. ='[. I've patched and patched until I find a trusted . . . . . .

  5. I commend you for doing the work yourself, and for not getting taken by that ripoff man. As others have said, there are videos that show how to remove and replace shingles. This is a good one – you have architectural shingles but theory is the same.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PX_noHwDxw
    As others said, your roof is probably still good so may outlast your patch. You should still have shingles left over to do the repair proper. Hopefully it'll hold up. Others should know this is NOT the way to patch a roof – main problem (where leak might start) is straight vertical cuts at edges of the patch. After seeing this video, note how shingles are laid out (start by pulling out lowest shingles) and put it back the same way – when removed properly, they shingles will easily pull out once you loosen the tar spots (see these on new shingles). You've got the drive so can likely fix anything – just need to see more instruction videos (I use them ALL the time and is one of best things about internet).

  6. How did you get the squirrels out? I've got those bastards on my attic, & they have done so much damage! It's unbelievable how nasty, destructive, & messy they actually are.
    I call them tree rats w/fuzzy tails, because they're basically the same. They chew continuously, or their teeth will grow thru their bottom jaws. Found that out the hard way!

  12. good for you. bad for the $2,000 estimate. I would have charged you $200 and it would have matched and blended. but hey, you did great. Sheetmetal was overkill but if they squirrels try the same spot they'll have a funny feeling on their teeth. lol. there must've been a hole poked there by a branch falling and starting the whole for the little rascals.

  16. who ever quoted you 2000 dollars for that little hole is a real crook. Good on you for doing this yourself. Looks like your shingles are in still good condition. I'd just hold off on that roof replacement for awhile more

  22. you have laminated shingles . they're good for around 50 years . don't think they could be over 20 yrs old . so you should get another 30 from them . watch a few videos on youtube . and repair it permanently yourself . it's easier than your temporary repair . take a small piece of your shingle with you to match it up the shingles have breaks where you need to take them off , match up the new 1's . so you won't even need that knife . and the stagger will be correct again . the hardest part will be pulling the nails , sliding tar paper under the edges . if you had experience . you could do it in under 15 min.

  24. way to go! I heard you say temporary several times. great way to mitigate your damages. I see a lot of a**holes with plenty of criticism… they are probably the type of men that wait hours for roadside assistance to change their tires… always a cynic. proud you took the initiative to patch this yourself. go spend your savings on your family!

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