What happens to the nail holes when roofing cleats are removed?

Answer 1

I reffer to them as walk boards. I have had to do many facia and soffit repairs due to these nail holes. When the nails are removed, the holes should be sealed with a roof adhesive. If not sealed, the results may take a few years to show.

Answer 2

Awesome question! Why would someone put holes in a perfectly new and expensive roof, is this right?

As long as the installer lifts up the next course of shingles so when the cleats are removed, the holes will be covered over by this flap of the next course of shingles. ALSO, the installer should spot caulk those holes with roofing tar whether or not they leave the nail, it will make for a better seal and this is the part they sometimes don't do. An asphalt shingle roof has hundreds or thousands of nails all over it in the nail strips under a course in the same manner as described above with the cleats so it isn't a problem if it is done properly.

Answer 3

Think of your wall where the drywall is over studs. When you nail something into it (like a shelf) you nail through the drywall & into the stud (or it wont hold). The same thing with roof cleats, it is not random (so it only goes into plywood or it will not hold). The bottom of the roof is normally done by ladder, the top my sitting on the peak, & the middle portion with the cleats. This leaves very few nails & depending on the contractor some will remove the strap & pound in the nails & others will remove the cleat & nail. The shingle, decking material, & stud are in no danger of water problems with this tiny hole (or nail head if pounded in). They are not worried about it & give you many years of a warrenty becuz they have no fears, so either should you.

Answer 4

up your butt
around the corner
through a tube
and out your boob

Answer 5

nothing it stays there