We repair the roof of a private house with our own hands

Repair of the roof of a private house is done in different ways, everything depends on the type of material.

Repair of the coating of cement-sand and ceramic tiles

Cracks formed on the tiles lead to the leaking of natural tiles. Such a defect directly depends on sudden temperature fluctuations and on the crumbling of cement, which is embedded between the particles. In order to prevent the occurrence of cracks, you need to reinforce the roof. This is done by installing boards under the base of the connecting rafters. The distance between them is affected by the roof scheme of the house. To solve the cement problem, remove the old putty and replace it with fresh mortar. It is created from a piece of lime and two pieces of sand. Microcracks formed on the tiles can also be lubricated with the resulting mixture.

Roof repair from metal roofing

Repair of the roof of a private house for such coverage is required if it was installed with an error. In addition, the breakdown can occur during the cleaning of the elements, with mechanical damages or the unfolding of fasteners. In order to protect the metal from corrosion, it is necessary to coat the material with paint if scratches have been found on it. Repair of such a coating should be carried out by sealing the gap between the roof elements and the metal, using adhesive tapes or a special silicone roofing sealant. If the problem lies in the poor quality of the screws, they are best replaced with new ones.

Repair of sheet metal roofing

When the device of the roof of a private house is made with galvanized iron, breach of the integrity of the seams - joints, which are intended for joining the cover sheets - often occur. They disconnect due to corrosion or mechanical damage, after which leakage occurs.

In order to repair the roof of a private house, you must first clean the damaged sheets with a metal brush. From this material, a patch with a size much larger than the defect area should be cut out. Then it is covered with a special flux and soldered to the surface. After cooling, the remainders of the solder should be removed with a file and covered with a paint. If the damage was more voluminous, you need to change all the damaged sheets to new ones.

Repair of the roof with slate coating

Correcting problems in such a roofing material is not particularly difficult, but it is necessary to perform this procedure with utmost care due to the fragility of the slate. Best of all, when repairing the roof of a private house, use a ladder-ladder, thanks to which the weight of a person on the surface is distributed evenly. The procedure consists of sealing small cracks. For this, repair adhesive tapes and cement mortar are used. The damaged area is wiped with a cloth dampened in gasoline, and the protective paper is removed from the tape and fastened to the crack. Then the surface can be painted.