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Roof repair recommendations - update: did DIY (self.orlando)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by cAUzapNEAGLb to c/orlando

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In last night's storm my tar rolled roof got a small puncture leading to a leak inside. Does anyone recommend or caution against a company to fix it?

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[–] cAUzapNEAGLb 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I appreciate your answer and it gives me some confidence to try it out!

Watching tutorials now to figure out technique and what supplies to get, like this one: https://youtu.be/B6d3a-cp45Y?si=TwOoIL45T09eN61A

And the process does seem fairly straightforward, like patching drywall just with a different compound

[–] NegativeLookBehind 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Very similar indeed. Making sure that the patch compound has a clean and dry surface to adhere to is very important. You can do this :)

[–] cAUzapNEAGLb 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Wanted to update, I followed that tutorial, got everything (except the primer, couldn't find that) at ace, including tools, for $50.

I followed the guide, swept the area, filled the puncture with the tar, troweled around, placed the mesh, and troweled it all in place flush with the surface.

Yesterday's rain was a good soak, and not a drop inside!

Thanks!

[–] NegativeLookBehind 3 points 3 months ago

Awesome. Glad I could help. I would also consider getting some damp-rid and placing it near where the leak was inside. Try to get ahead of any mold that may form.