Patching A Flat Rubber Roof

Sweep the area free of dirt and debris using a push broom.

Patching a flat rubber roof.

Epdm primer or glue this is used to adhere patches and flashing to rubber membrane. Most flat roofs are made of asphalt rubber pvc or another synthetic material. 4 2 out of 5 stars 47. Only 1 left in stock order soon.

These roofs work well but you do need to inspect them on occasion for cracks and other signs of damage. Diy rubber roof epdm repair kit. Some roofers also suggest using 6d roofing nails to secure the blister flaps. Unscrew and remove the large metal washers holding down the fiberboard substrate.

If you take that step be sure to cover the nail heads with tar roof sealant or peel and stick flashing patch. Weathered membrane cleaner this liquid is used to dissolve and remove residue off the roof which. Clean the area thoroughly with rags and edpm cleaner for repairs to edpm flat rubber roof. Tools cleaner primer flashing tape everything you need to fix rubber roof.

Cannot be washed off by water. Remove old caulking material with a scraper. When the membrane is completely dry apply the appropriate roof repair material such as roof cement tar or peel and stick patch. Pull off the old rubber roofing from the cut area.

Once you applied the primer and let it dry thoroughly take the 7 9 corner patch you may also cut a 6 8 piece off the 10 roll included in our rubber roof patching kit fold it in half and peel back half of the film but do not remove it completely. Locate the source of the leak on the roof then use a utility knife to slice through the rubber roof around the suspected trouble spot. Rubber and synthetic membranes are often simple to fix with adhesive patches while asphalt can be repaired with caulk or resealed with bitumen. Cofair products qr kit blk epdm rubb patch kit.

Lap caulk sealant used to seal the edges of a patch. Using a glue down patch. Apply a single ply epdm adhesive to the back of the patch and to the roof surface in the patch area following the manufacturer s instructions.