If you've noticed a leak in your roof, it's important to take action as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more damage can be done. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to fix a hole in the roof from the inside. The first step is to apply an abundant layer of roofing tar or bitumen paint to the leaking hole.
Use a spatula to spread it evenly and press a tile against the tar or paint. This will help keep it in place. To seal the leaks, it is necessary to press roofing tar onto a piece of tile or plywood. With the help of a knife, apply any of these materials to the vanishing point.
Make sure that the lenses surround the filtered patch so that it adheres firmly in place. For best results, you can use a scraper to cover the entire vanishing point and surround it with the sealant and ensure that it spreads evenly. Once you've applied the sealant, spread roofing tar over the hole with a spatula, making sure to completely cover the opening. Place a small piece of plywood on top of the tar and spread more tar on the patch to keep it in place. You can also use plaster or a similar material to fill a hole and cover the area with a tarp. In case of heavy rain, as a temporary solution to roof leaks, you can repair the roof by replacing it from the inside and, later, from the outside.
You'll need to know how big your roof is, or else you'll have to stand up and measure the distance between the eaves and the ridges, and the width of each side of the roof. This process requires a lot of patience because water sometimes travels a certain distance from leakage points before falling through the roof cover. In case there is no access to an attic or you cannot find out the source of the leak, you can cover it with a plastic roofing cover. Take good note of where the leak is from the inside so that you can find it more easily once you can safely climb to the outer roof. Most of the time, replacing your entire roof is your best option for fixing leaks. In some cases, insurance might even cover this cost.
If you don't have an attic or if you can't locate the leak yourself, you'll need to cover your roof with some type of tarp as soon as possible. Your roof will now have extensive protection, even if it's temporary, until you can get a roofer to come and fix the leak permanently.
