AboutMichael J. Owen Expertise Pretty much anything about roofing, particularly asphalt shingle and metal. Replacing damaged sheathing/plywood etc.
Questions about venting attic spaces.
Experience Twenty years of repair, new roof, roof overs and truss work. Still enjoy "getting on the roof".
Organizations None
Publications Just had my late mothers book published. A murder mystery set in England.
Education/Credentials High school, College graduate in England. Now living in Panama, Central America after living in the U.S. for 25 years .
Awards and Honors None
Past/Present Clients Way too many to list in England, California, Bahamas, Florida and Georgia.
Question Contractors working on my home accidentally drilled a small hole in my roof, went straight throught the wood out through the shingle. What type of future damage am I looking at, is this minor, or should I have them do the entire side where the damage has been done. I really dont want to run into a huge problem down the line, they advised me that they would put a metal sheet over the hole and then a new shingle? Is it that simple or are they trying to bamboozle me? Need help, thanks!
Answer Hi Jay. A thin metal plate over the hole should be fine as long as they caulk under it and all round the edges. This is the best solution as it will stop any possibility of being able to puncture it in the future.
Hopefully, you kept some shingles back from when the roof was installed.
