Whether you have concrete tiles, metal sheets, asphalt shingles, or even a simple plastic roof covering, sooner or later you will have to deal with a roof leak.

While many roofers in Perth can provide a permanent repair solution to your situation, if you are in the middle of a storm waiting days or even hours to fix a leaking roof is out of the question.

Luckily, Some roof leaks can be temporarily managed until to get a chance to bring in professional roofers! Read on to find out how you can easily prevent further damage to your roofing system while you wait for the experts to arrive.

Can Roof Leak Repair Be Done From the Inside?

There are many methods that people resort to while trying to fix a leaky roof from the inside, such as using roofing tar and a putty knife to prevent roof leak damage. However, fixing leaky roofs from the inside is not possible if you want to completely prevent any water from leaking through the roof penetrations.

Ultimately, the best thing to do in an emergency situation is to first find the roof leak, get on the roof to sort out a temporary solution, and call professional roofers as quickly as possible for a more permanent roof repair job.

Considering the extent of damage that can be caused by a leaky roof during a heavy downpour, having a few tricks up your sleeve could save you a lot of money down the road. If it’s only a couple of broken shingles you are dealing with, this article has a solution for you.

Fix Roof Leaks in Four Easy Steps

If you do not want to have large patches of standing water from a small leak that develops during heavy rain, try this simple method to manage a rook leak:

Step 1: Find Roof Leaks

Before you can fix a leaking roof, you have to locate the exact point where the roof damage occurred. Water stains on your ceiling can show you the general location and after that, you just follow the path the water has traced along the inside of the roof until you find the leak.

Be sure to check for other obvious signs of water damage in case you are dealing with more than just one leak. Once you have a general idea of the extent of roof damage you are dealing with, you can start making plans to completely cover the area.

Step 2: You Need a Roof Plastic Covering

It’s time to take a trip to your local hardware store for a strong plastic cover. You will also need to grab a few things as well, such as:

  • A few pieces of wood, ideally 2x4s
  • One utility knife to cut the plastic
  • A staple gun

Step 3: Make a Temporary Roof Cover

As soon as you get home, it is time to make the cover. It’s a very easy process that anyone can do at home. Cut the plastic to the right length using the utility knife. Using your staple gun, Attach the plastic to the pieces of wood.

Be sure to make the temporary cover as secure as possible, preferably using the heaviest pieces of wood you could find so that if there is a lot of wind accompanying the rain your cover will not be blown off.

Step 4: Get on the Roof

The last part is the one where you need to be very careful because it involves finding a ladder and climbing on top of the roof! This is very dangerous even in clear conditions and when it is raining heavily the risk is doubled.

Make sure you have some rubber-soled shoes for this part. Carefully climb onto the roof and have someone hand you the temporary cover. Make your way to the area where the roof leak is coming from and place the cover over it. Place one end of the cover on the ridge and the other on the eaves of the roof and that’s it!

Cost of Repairing a Leaky Roof

This type of temporary cover is very affordable because of the cheap materials that are required, especially if you hire rather than buy the staple gun. It costs a lot more to have to deal with extensive roof repairs in the future.

However, be sure to call a professional roofer to either install an emergency roof patch or permanently fix your roof leaks.

Efficient Emergency Roof Repair Service Is Just a Call Away!

Unlike other methods that involve using roofing tar to create a temporary patch, throwing a plastic cover over the leaking area is quite easy.

However, it is not a permanent fix! A roofing professional still needs to be called in to look at the actual leak. As soon as the rain stops, call Fremantle Roofing Services at 0400 854 758 to begin your roof restoration process!