How to Repair a Flat Roof

Often a flat roof can bubble or crack, causing a leak or other damage. It is important to repair a leaking flat roof as soon as possible to avoid further damage. To learn how to repair a flat roof follow the easy step-by-step guide in the article below.

Materials

• Roofing cement
  
  
• Broom
  
  
• Utility knives
  
  
• Roofing nails
  
  
• Hammer
  
  
• Putty knives

  
  
  

  Step 1: Sweep away any debris that is on or around the area that needs repairing.

  
  
  

  Step 2: Cut a square around the damaged area and remove any bad material.

  
  
  

  Step 3: Cut a new shingle the same shape and size of the damaged piece removed in the previous step. This will be the replacement shingle.

  
  
  

  Step 4: Cut another new shingle a few inches larger than the replacement shingle.

  
  
  

  Step 5: Apply a layer of roofing cement to the cutout area of the roof.

  
  
  

  Step 6: Press the replacement shingle into the cutout area.

  
  
  

  Step 7: Nail the replacement shingle into place.

  
  
  

  Step 8: Use the larger shingle to cover the replacement shingle and nail it into place.

  
  
  

  Step 9: Cover the edges of the shingle with roofing cement.