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Posted by on August 9, 2006, 7:49 pm
> wrote:
>
> :
> :> I have an older ashphalt shingle roof
> :> There is a spot about 2 swuare yards where water is seeping through
> :> the nail holes.
> :>
> :> replacing the whole roof is not yet an option.
> :>
> :> What are possible temporary fixes to stop the leakage ?
> :>
> :>
> :
> :
> :Go up on roof. Slip putty knife under shingles to break the seal. Cover
> :nail heads with roofing cement (caulk gun or can) Dab a little more
> :sealant around where you had to separate the original seal. Of course,
> :don't bend the shingles back sharply when you pry them up. Being an older
> :roof be extra careful on it.
> :
> :Keep in mind if the roof is in very poor of a condition, just walking on
> :the shingles can cause additional problems. Not saying it's gonna happen,
> :just that it could.
>
> Do it when conditions are dry, if possible, but also when it's not too
> hot. Walking on a hot asphalt shingle roof will damage the shingles far
> more than when it's cool!
>
Looks like I'm going the be the cat on the hot roof around Midnight using my
halogen work light...
Better call the precinct to give them a heads-up.
:-(
Thanks for the advice
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