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Roofing nail poking through top shingle

BobChapman | Posted in General Discussion on June 30, 2008 03:05am
In looking back at a 3-tab asphalt shingle roof that I just finished, i find one place where a nail was left proud of the shingle.  Either heat alone or someone stepping on it has caused that nail head to come through the shingle that’s on top of it.  This leaves, of course, a round hole where there ought to be shingle.
 
I plan to hit the nail again to get it set properly, but what’s the best waterproof method to fix the resulting hole?
 
Thanks
Bob Chapman
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    IMERC | Jun 30, 2008 03:10am | #1

    fill the hole with color matched Vulcum or take the best rout and replace the shingle...

     

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    WOW!!! What a Ride!
    Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

  2. Piffin | Jun 30, 2008 03:34am | #2

    on a cool morning, break the seal, the slide a slip of metal up under the top shingle and over the nail. Use a dab of caulk on the nail itself to stick the metal slip so it doesn't slide out, and another dab where the hole is. The gather a spoonfull of the grit from the gutters or in a valley and sprinkle them in the fresh caulk at that hole to make it look same colour as surronding shingles.

     

     

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      Ted W. | Jun 30, 2008 04:10am | #5

      Use a dab of caulk on the nail itself to stick the metal slip so it doesn't slide out

      Close, but no cookies.

      You want to attach the metal to the holy shingle, not the nail. Some roofing cement on the facing up side of the metal, slip it under the shingle with the hole in it, blend it in with some spare gravel, indulge in a beer and feel more superior than any protruding nail, because you are.

      Disclaimer: Cookies and beer... not a good mix. Maybe a bratwurst instead.

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      1. Piffin | Jun 30, 2008 04:18am | #6

        I feel more superior because I used caulk BOTH above and below the slip!;)I had chicken/garlic brats tonight.Belch!No beer yet though 

         

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  3. glenn_storey | Jun 30, 2008 03:44am | #3

    1. lift shingle.
    2. give offending nail what fer.
    3. place five inch square piece of ice and water shield over nail.
    4. grab a beer

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      IMERC | Jun 30, 2008 03:54am | #4

      3b. fill hole in shingle....

      3c. proceed to item 4.... 

      Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->

      WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

      1. segundo | Jun 30, 2008 04:24am | #7

        can i just start with item 4?

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          IMERC | Jun 30, 2008 04:25am | #8

          sure ....

          but hurry, ya got some catching up to do.... 

          Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->

          WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

          1. segundo | Jun 30, 2008 04:34am | #9

            it won't take long, not pretty but but won't take long.

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            dieselpig | Jun 30, 2008 09:10pm | #15

            I use it to tow my trailer.  It's sooo much easier than hooking all the stuff up everytime.  Wanna follow me over to the next job?View Image

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    MarkH | Jun 30, 2008 05:07am | #10

    I saw some "Miracle Putty" on TV. Man, you can't believe how many things they sealed and glued with that stuff.

    1. Piffin | Jun 30, 2008 05:17am | #11

      My wife can believe it. She bought some. 

       

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      1. BobChapman | Jun 30, 2008 02:30pm | #12

        Thanks, everyone

        Bob

      2. frammer52 | Jun 30, 2008 08:10pm | #13

        so you going to keep us in suspense, does it work at all?

        1. Piffin | Jun 30, 2008 08:59pm | #14

          I have no idea.
          she thought she needed it in case some plumbing breaks when I'm not home or something I guess 

           

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          1. DaveRicheson | Jun 30, 2008 09:44pm | #16

            Don't worry Piffen.

            You can use that stuff for a repair job someplace.

            It is plumbers epoxy. I have had a roll of it laying around for 10 or 11 years now. Dw  sliced off a section of it the other day, to see if she could use it on some of her mosiac glass work. After kneeding in real good she let it set over night. stuff set up like a rock.

            I have used it instead of cutting a a dutchman for quiky door jamb repairs. I origanily bought it to repair a crack and rust thrue spot on a 8" condenser water line to a cooling tower. It worked and held for at least 8 years, untill we had new PVC lines installed.

            Cut a junk off, put it a zip log bag and throw it in you tool box. You will find a use for it before she does.

          2. DonNH | Jul 01, 2008 04:12am | #17

            The latest Consumer Reports had a quick blurb about this - they compared the stuff from the TV ad to the name brand stuff that's been around - Devcon, Elmers, etc. & found the name brands were almost all stronger & cheaper, though the TV stuff was probably adequate for most applications.  I think some of the others did better sticking to plastic.

            Don

          3. DaveRicheson | Jul 01, 2008 04:07pm | #18

            Think I have Devcon.

            I'm loosing faith in Consumer Report. Last couple of things I purchased using thier recommended "best buy", just plain stunk.

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