By
eHow Home & Garden Editor
Difficulty: Moderately challenging
Things You’ll Need:
Step1
Cut a piece of sheet metal or roof flashing 6 inches larger than the hole or leaking area.
Step2
Slip the edge of the sheet metal under the shingles above the leak.
Step3
Hammer the temporary patch into place with a piece of scrap wood held against the edge.
Step4
Make a larger patch if necessary: Fold a sheet of plastic in half, and use a staple gun to fasten the plastic to the roof over the leak. Run a bead of silicone caulk around the edges.