Fixing A Porch Roof

A leaky porch roof is caused by numerous reasons but it is most probably due to damage in the flashing and not the roofing material unless the roofing material is too old and nearing the end of its life.

Fixing a porch roof.

The porch foundation was done with concrete pads and posts. For years the porch did not move much and we had no winter mice. It has plastered interior walls and an the exterior walls are painted lapped cedar. Getting a kit means you don t have to hunt down the individual components you need for a repair.

If you have problems with your porch roof leaking it is often due to poorly installed flashing or a lack of flashing altogether flashing is a thin strip of weatherproof material installed to deflect water from seals and joints to protect your porch and home from damage. Cracks in the shingles can also be the culprit especially if the shingles are underneath a tree branch. Roof repair kits come with all the supplies you need to patch up a roof. Get a roof repair kit to easily patch up your roof.