How to Stop a Leaking Roof During Heavy Rains
- 1). Identify the cracked shingles on your roof. These are often easy to locate as they may be lifting up from the roof and slightly curled around the edges.
- 2). Slide a pry bar underneath any cracked shingles and pry the shingles upwards to gain access to the surface underneath it.
- 3). Take note of the size and length of the crack on the shingle and place a bead of roofing sealant underneath the shingle, which will mimic the size and length of the crack.
- 4). Slide the pry bar out from under the shingle and press your hands down on top of the shingle to bond the roofing sealant to the underside of the crack.
- 5). Apply roofing sealant on the crack on the top of the shingle and use a putty knife to smooth the sealant even with the shingle.