Roof Leaking From Nails

Next year it starts leaking again.

Roof leaking from nails.

Roofing sub came out took a look found water leaking in at about dozen nails he pulled them and it stopped for a few weeks. If possible have someone hose down your roof. The individual panels are attached to wood or metal trusses with steel nails or screws that can rust and. Corrugated metal roofs are vulnerable to excessive moisture and damage from strong winds.

In some cases a leak can be caused by something as small as a roofing nail. Started leaking again he came out found more nails leaking. Smaller nail holes will be permanently fixed by this method. Sometimes a roofing nail will not embed in a rafter like it is supposed to be but will protrude into the attic.

Roof nail leaks can happen when roof nails have been loosened slightly from high winds or have simply pulled out over time. And just one rusted out nail can cause your roof to leak every time it rains. 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. Water or frost can easily effect this nail and eventually cause a leak.

Replace any missing or rotted siding above the step flashing on dormers. Common causes of exposed roofing nails include. Nail too short nails between seams nails between decking grooves nails in decking knots joints roof decking not strong enough improper nailing angled old deteriorated caulking old decayed rotten decking. If shingles get lifted or torn from high winds the damaged shingle exposes nails holding the shingle below it.

These nails will eventually rust. Spray your roof with water and climb into the attic to look for leaks. Told him don t bother trying to fix it just give me a bid on a new roof. How to fix nail holes in a roof 1.

Dig out any cracked or dry caulking that isn t properly sealing adjoining surfaces and replace with silicone caulk. Fill small nail holes with silicone caulk or roof cement.