Patching a rooftop hole can be an easy DIY. Image Credit:Debbie Williams A common feature of older homes is a rooftop deck, which can be very nice, but does require maintenance to keep it a safe place to enjoy the outdoors. Patching a hole in this type of roof deck is sometimes requir...
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This technique is one of the easiest and most effective ways to spot a roof leak in dry weather. Have someone hose down your roof with water for several minutes while you observe the roof’s surface. Make sure your assistant wets one concentrated area at a time to narrow down your search...
Perhaps high winds blew a tree branch onto your roof with enough force to make a hole, or perhaps you made a hole yourself when you removed an old satellite dish or antenna. Whatever the reason for the hole, it has to be fixed posthaste, or you'll have a nasty situation in the atti...
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hole. Another solution is Strong Patch, a drywall repair patch for indoor use. This is a kit that contains backing material consisting of a sheet metal patch and compound to cover up and seal holes. Following application, sand it and paint or wallpaper over the area for a seamless finish ...
While you inspect your property for potential food sources and hiding spots, check for water features raccoons might use as a watering hole, such as: Bird baths Koi pond Swimming pool Bins or containers that fill up with water when it rains ...
After you build the frame, use branches and thicket to make up your roof. Pine boughs make for good insulation, but as long as you stack and weave lots of leaves, branches and twigs, you'll have adequate shelter. Think of your shelter roof as being shingled like a house. Work in ...
The methods for repairing roof flashing depend upon the particular problem. Repairing Small Holes in Roof Flashing Step 1: Roughen the area around the hole with a wire brush or sandpaper. Step 2: Clean the area thoroughly. Step 3: Cut a patch larger than the hole from the same material as...
Caulk is cheap, easy to apply and can go a long way towards keeping bugs out. Add caulk around window frames, as well as around any air intake or exhaust grilles. Use caulk to patch small cracks in foundations and siding, or use it to seal joints where the siding meets the roof or ...