Patching A Flat Rubber Roof

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.

Patching a flat rubber roof.

Remove old caulking material with a scraper. Most flat roofs are made of asphalt rubber pvc or another synthetic material. When the membrane is completely dry apply the appropriate roof repair material such as roof cement tar or peel and stick 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.

Attach the patch to the vertical part of the outside corner and wrap it around the corner making sure that it s tightly applied without any air bubbles. Using a glue down patch. 4 9 out of 5 stars 16. Sweep the area free of dirt and debris using a push broom.

Pull off the old rubber roofing from the cut area. Some roofers also suggest using 6d roofing nails to secure the blister flaps. Cofair products qr kit blk epdm rubb patch kit. Only 1 left in stock order soon.

Epdm primer or glue this is used to adhere patches and flashing to rubber membrane. Allow the adhesive to flash off until it is no longer tacky to the touch. Tools cleaner primer flashing tape everything you need to fix rubber roof. 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. Clean the area thoroughly with rags and edpm cleaner for repairs to edpm flat rubber roof. 4 2 out of 5 stars 47. Cannot be washed off by water.

Weathered membrane cleaner this liquid is used to dissolve and remove residue off the roof which. 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. Lap caulk sealant used to seal the edges of a patch.