How to Fix a Leaking Roof From the Inside

You are probably being rained on right now, and that’s why you’re searching for ways to fix your roof from the inside. Good for you because you are in the right place. Fixing roofs can happen in many ways, including doing the project from the inside of your home. If you think this is impossible, contact Tornado Roofing roofing services experts to learn how we can get help. But if you still want to understand the fixing process, here’s your guide.

The good thing about repairing your roof from the inside is that you can do it as a solo project, and don’t require a complete set of professional tools to complete the process. Some of the tools you’ll need include:

• A flashlight
• Scraper
• Caulking
• Nail
• Gallon Bucket
• Roof tar (patch)
• Utility knife
• Rubber gloves

It’s worth noting that fixing a roof from the inside is a temporary measure. Once you are done with the fixing, consider getting a professional roof repair or replacement expert to give you a permanent solution. In other words, doing this helps you buy some time for the current rainstorm to pass or get a better roofing solution the following day. All this depends on the age and condition of your roof. So what should you do?

You want to get past your ceiling to reach your damaged roof. That means you should remove part of your ceiling and find your way through. The next thing to do is to get rid of any stagnant water. Use sponges or rags. If the water is a lot, drain it into a bucket big enough to accommodate all of it. If the ceiling has seeped water, be careful when moving around it so it doesn’t fall through due to your weight and tools.

You want to make sure your work area is dry, and you are in a position to see all the leaks plus remain safe. If it’s during the rainy season, you can identify the leak by the damp places on the ceiling. You might also spot mold or dark patches on the ceiling board. Do this with the help of your flashlight. If it’s daytime, you’ll probably see light penetrate through the holes. Once you’ve spotted the damaged areas, mark them with chalk.

The next step is to ensure the area is dry so that your roof tar can stick. Prepare a proportionate roof tar to the leak and smear it across the damage with a knife. After doing this, place a piece of plywood on the tar and spread more tar around the edges. If you want to reinforce your patch, use rubber on the outside of the leaking area.

In some situations, you won’t see the leak. What do you do? You should try the alternative method, which involves the use of a plastic roof covering from the outside.

Your local hardware store should have roof plastics. These are specially designed from polyethylene to unfold and cover a leaking roof. You’ll get then in 4-foot rolls from a local vendor or wider alternatives, depending on the size of your roof. What you want is a big enough roll that can cover your roof surface from the ridge to the eave of the affected area. Also, get anchors that will help you position the roof plastic during the installation.

Measure your roof then cut the roof plastic in a slightly bigger measurement to the roof surface area. Then roll each end of the plastic roof to the anchors by using the utility staple gun to position it tightly. With some help from a partner, lay it on from one end to the other side of your roof. This process will require some guts from you because you’ll have to climb your roof and move around it.

If there’s lightning or a storm, you want to avoid doing the work without professional help. Call experts who have the equipment and knowledge to do it.

What if I can’t fix the roof? Roof work can be challenging, particularly if you have little knowledge about what to do. And when risks like lightning and storms are involved, it becomes an impossible mission for some individuals. If you are in such an instance and unable to do the work on your own, contact professional roofers.

Tornado Roofing is your ideal partner in such a situation. Contact us so we can assess the condition of your roof and provide relevant solutions. Here’s how to go about the contractor hiring process. We guarantee quality roof repairs and installations and interestingly low prices for our services. Reach out to us at any time.