How to fix storm damage to outside wall?

ktj

Hi there,

We had some hail damage to the outside of our house yesterday. What’s the best way to temporarily seal this until we can get it inspected by a tradie? We are forecasted some more storms this week so I want to prevent any further water damage. Hole is only on the outside 

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @ktj. It's terrific to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about repairing a hole.
 

I’m really sorry to hear you copped hail damage, especially with more storms on the way. For a temporary fix, the simplest and most effective approach is to cover the area with a strong exterior waterproof tape. That will seal the hole well enough to keep water out until a tradie can assess it properly.

Just clean and dry the surface as best you can, then apply the tape firmly over the damaged section. It won’t be a long-term repair, but it will do a solid job of preventing further water from getting in over the next few days.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell