Repair Hole In Roof Plywood

All the tools products i used for the repair i bought at home depot.

Repair hole in roof plywood.

I cut out the existing shingles in the area around the hole. Use a reciprocating saw to cut a square or rectangle shape around the hole and remove all splintered wood. Cut out the patch border approximately 1 inch larger than the hole you are patching. In most cases the ez plug fits in the hole with very little or no cutting.

I then covered the hole w. Rout or sand a downward facing 1 2 inch bevel on the patch. A hole in your roofing material or a leak at the edge of a roof vent will damage sheathing beneath but not always to the point of replacement. Plywood of this type just.

They re often made with thin pieces of plywood joined together to create a long surface area. Rout or sand an upward facing 1 2 inch bevel along the edge of the hole. A hole from tree damage will be oddly shaped and splintered. Ez plug can also be used to repair rotten wood or other miscellaneous holes in the roof provided the hole is no greater than 8 x 8 inches.

No more large holes waiting for plywood to be cut and installed. Cut the plywood in half between the rafters if the hole is big enough. Roof sheathing or plywood repair. Soffits are notorious for problems.

Ez plug makes it much safer for workers on the roof. Whether you ve used typical osb roof sheathing or plywood you don t want either to be exposed to moisture. Cut out patches for holes from identical thickness plywood using the coping saw. If the hole is a cutout for a vent the wood may be ready for repair.