Fix Roof Felt From Inside Attic

Repairing a roof leak from the inside is a temporary fix only.

Fix roof felt from inside attic.

Before you leave your attic use a measuring tape to roughly map out where the leak is so you can find it once the rain stops. Walk carefully on the ceiling joists in the attic or use a sheet of plywood to walk on so you will not accidentally put a hole in the ceiling panel. From spotting signs of roof leaks to implementing fail proof solutions we explore the importance of repairing your roof and how spray foam offers structural integrity to your ceiling. We hear you and we re here to help with our ultimate guide to roof restoration.

Map the roof leak. Place the shingle or plywood onto the tar and spread more of the tar around the edges of your patch. Any help or advice would be appreciated many thanks. Phil demonstrates what can happen when roofing felt has gone rotten and what needs to be done to fix it.

Make the final repair as soon as weather permits. Some roof leaks are tough to locate. Hankering after expert advice on how to fix a roof leak from the inside. I have a normal uk type cold roof with interlocking tiles over the roofing felt.

There are a few small rips in the felt about 5cm or 10cm long. Sometimes the water shows up at a ceiling spot distant from the leak. As the tiles are in a good state i don t have any leaks at present but i rather fix the problem before it becomes an issue. Use a putty knife to spread the tar into the leaking hole on the inside of your roof.