Cut a patch out of galvanized metal to a size that overlaps the hole by two to three inches on all sides.
Maintain the roof and make patches.
The layer should be even with the rest of the roof and about 1 2 in 1 3 cm thick.
Cover the patch in a final layer of cement.
Then clean up your material and leave the patch undisturbed so it becomes a strong long lasting part of your roof.
Apply one or two inch strips of butyl tape around the perimeter of the patch area.
Put flux on the roof where the patch will be and on the edges of the patch.
Scrape off any loose or flaking roof coating with a putty knife.
Place the patch on the hole and weight it down with a brick.
Remove the shingle and use your pry bar to lift the shingle above it.
Lift up the damaged asphalt shingle then use your hammer to remove the nails attaching it to the roof.
Hold solder on the seam and heat with soldering iron so that it melts and runs under the patch.
How to keep your roof leak free.
For too many fms roofs are a prime example of out of sight out of mind but maintenance is vitally important if you want to keep the rest of your building in good shape.
Don t make emergency spending for roof repairs a habit.
Scoop more cement on the new patch then begin spreading it out with a trowel.