How To Cover Exposed Roofing Nails

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How to cover exposed roofing nails.

Wipe the glob of roofing cement over the nail head. Isherwood jun 7 18 at 17 39. What is the point of a 50 year roof and a 5 or 10 year sealant. Caulk the sides of the sheet metal patch and press the shingles down over the sheet metal.

I would suggest to remove the nail and put a urethane sealer which can be found at any home store to seal the hole from underneath. His solution is to seal it with roofing bull and then to take two pieces of the scrap shingles and rub them together over the spot until the minerals cover the spot completely making it disappear and blend right in with roof. Remember to seal over the nail heads. Use the hammer to pound on the exposed nail head until it is flush with the shingle.

Understand that likelihood of leaking is slim but feel that it is sloppy work at best. Prussell peter russell nh licence 57 february 3 2009 9 42pm 9. I just had my roof replaced and have several exposed nails on the slope that has the most exposure to weather. That s certainteed s recommendation as well.

Make sure the roofing cement extends to each side of the nail head covering it completely. Roofer is trying to cover nails with black jack sealant. Lay the sheet metal down onto the roofing cement and cover up the holes. If nails haven t pushed through pry up the shingle by lifting around its edges first.

No more nails in the head. This is a permanent solution for. Remove nail lift shingle and apply a small dab where nail penetrated shingle then push the overlapping shingle down and your done. Place a new nail one inch away from removal spot.

Cut the tubing into pieces about 3 8 to 1 2 long depending on length of exposed nails in your attic then push a piece of tubing onto each nail point. The mistake the roofers made was in not informing you of this before they began considering your painted ceiling which is a matter of professionalism and not technique. Apply a glob of roofing cement to the spatula or putty knife. I m insisting that they replace shingles.