There are a variety of common tasks that may need to be carried out for a metal roof on your property, and one of the most frequent here is a need to patch up screw or other fastener holes in various sections of your metal roof. Whether due to changing roof dimensions, additions of products like snow guards or a variety of other reasons, there could be several situations where patching prior screw holes in your metal roof is necessary.
At Supply Maverick, a division of Mid Michigan Metal Sales, we're here to offer not only a wide range of metal roof snow guards, closure strips and other products, but also a huge selection of metal roofing screws, fasteners and related products for any need. Here are some basics on patching holes from prior metal roofing screws, including why this sort of job is often needed, the materials you'll need, and the basic steps to follow.
There are a few different potential reasons why you may require patching for metal roof screw holes, including:
Here are the materials and tools you'll generally need, though these can vary slightly based on the specifics of your roof:
Our next few sections will go over the basic steps to follow once you've assembled your materials and tools.
Before beginning the actual patching process, you'll need to clean the area around your old screw holes. Use a brush or other scrubbing tool to remove any dirt, debris, or rust that may be present. If there is rust present, make sure to remove as much of it as possible before proceeding.
Once the area is clean, use a scouring pad or another abrasive tool to "scour" the repair point. This means roughing up the surface slightly and removing any remaining debris from the hole.
Now that you've completed the initial cleaning and preparation work, it's time to measure and cut your patching material. This could be a piece of sheet metal or another type of patching product.
If you're using a patching membrane, place it over the hole and secure it in place.
Next comes the actual screw placement process. Use your drill and appropriate bit to remove the old screw from the hole, then place a new one in its spot.
Within the sealant section comes two steps: The first is to apply the sealant completely once the new section of metal has been secured completely. The next, and one that cannot be glossed over, is removing any "bleeding" that occurs from the sealant once it has dried. In some cases, this will require sanding or other minor touch-ups to fully complete.
Finally, use a paintbrush and matching roof paint to cover over your patched areas. Allow ample time for drying before considering the job complete.
As you can see, patching holes from prior metal roofing screws is a fairly straightforward process, but it's important to use quality materials and follow each step carefully for best results. At Supply Maverick, our team will be happy to help with any questions or concerns you have here. Reach out to us today for more on this or any of our other metal roof products.
