In last night’s storm my tar rolled roof got a small puncture leading to a leak inside. Does anyone recommend or caution against a company to fix it?

  • @cAUzapNEAGLbOP
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    34 months ago

    I appreciate your answer and it gives me some confidence to try it out!

    Watching tutorials now to figure out technique and what supplies to get, like this one: https://youtu.be/B6d3a-cp45Y?si=TwOoIL45T09eN61A

    And the process does seem fairly straightforward, like patching drywall just with a different compound

    • @NegativeLookBehind
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      44 months ago

      Very similar indeed. Making sure that the patch compound has a clean and dry surface to adhere to is very important. You can do this :)

      • @cAUzapNEAGLbOP
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        4 months ago

        Wanted to update, I followed that tutorial, got everything (except the primer, couldn’t find that) at ace, including tools, for $50.

        I followed the guide, swept the area, filled the puncture with the tar, troweled around, placed the mesh, and troweled it all in place flush with the surface.

        Yesterday’s rain was a good soak, and not a drop inside!

        Thanks!

        • @NegativeLookBehind
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          34 months ago

          Awesome. Glad I could help. I would also consider getting some damp-rid and placing it near where the leak was inside. Try to get ahead of any mold that may form.