Roof leak
by
Mary Dockham
How can I patch or securely cover an area of my peaked, mobile home roof ? I have a couple of damaged spots in one area around bathroom ceiling vent pipe. Some of the shingles on my roof, as a whole, are missing also. My young adult son ,who's inexperienced at this stuff, will probably do one of your suggestions for me. I'm On a fixed income so I can't replace shingles/roof right now. I need the repair/cover to last thru the winter. Thanks for any suggestions.
3 answers
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I have used a product called "through the roof" for some of these "bandaid" type repairs. It is a clear rubber like compound. http://www.amazon.com/Sashco-Through-Caulking-Sealant-Clear/dp/B00110A8D2/ref=sr_1_1/180-0026213-2303023?ie=UTF8&qid=1379687320&sr=8-1&keywords=through+the+roof+sealant Your will want to pick up a couple of small disposable "hair" paint brushes. I like to do two thin coats with a few days dry time in between. This stuff is pretty "sticky" hench the disposable paint brushes...I'll take a small plastic bag with me up on the roof. Once I'm done I just toss the brush in there and throw out the bag...it not worth the effort to reuse the brush.
KMS Woodworks
on Sep 20, 2013
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Quick fix to get you through the winter. Replace the rubber gasket on the roof pipe.( $3.50 each) Buy some GEOCEL clear GUTTER sealent, ($6.00 a tube). This is not silicone, it is a self leveler goo),and apply it to the exposed nails where the shingle blew off. Next, Plan on a new roof come spring.
Robert Newcomb
on Sep 22, 2013
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Thanks for any input. I don't see that I'll have money for big repairs or a new roof as I live on disability SS. I will see if I can get someone to do one of these ideas. thanks:)
Mary Dockham
on Sep 28, 2013
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