How To Repair Exposed Nail Heads On Roof

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How to repair exposed nail heads on roof.

Now since the sealant is not exposed to the uv rays it will last a lot longer with a protective shingle on top just in case. Try to nail the new nail as close to the original hole as you can. The head of the new nail will overlap the old nail preventing the old nail from slipping out again. Fill small nail holes with silicone caulk or roof cement.

Apply a glob of roofing cement to the spatula or putty knife. The best way is a combination of what was stated about the granule embeddment but use a small scrap of rectangular shingle and use enough roof cement or caulk to adhere the shingle scrap in place. If nails haven t pushed through pry up the shingle by lifting around its edges first. Remove nail lift shingle and apply a small dab where nail penetrated shingle then push the overlapping shingle down and your done.

The intent is to prolong the life of the sealant. Exposed nail heads after a new roofing job. All exposed nails should be properly sealed by a qualified roofing contractor. Do not break the shingle surface with the nail head.

I would suggest to remove the nail and put a urethane sealer which can be found at any home store to seal the hole from underneath. Always nail the shingle from one side to the other so the shingle stays flat on the roof. Place a new nail one inch away from removal spot. Repair incorrect nailing immediately.

Don t worry if the glob looks a bit thick. Some roofers will also rub two shingles together so that the granules rub off and adhere to the sealant. If repairing cracked or deteriorated caulking pry up exposed nails remove the corroded caulk and secure new flashing with new nails. If you have a friend in the attic ask him to direct you to a sturdy spot where the nail can bite into the wood.

4 apply a coat of compound over the new fasteners and the old nail. Repeat these steps for each of the exposed nail heads. It will smooth out once it dries. Just make sure that you don t damage the shingles lifting them up.

Smaller nail holes will be permanently fixed by this method standard roofing nails would be either 3 8 inch or 1 2 inch making a hole 3 8. A sealant compatible with the roofing or flashing material should be applied to the nail. Do not drive nails into knotholes or cracks in the roof deck. Remember to seal over the nail heads.

Slightly recess the new nail about a 1 16 of an inch. Wipe the glob of roofing cement over the nail head.