How To Repair Flat Roof Leak

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How to repair flat roof leak.

This will plug it and will also provide an adhesive for the flaps of the membrane to stick to. In addition sweeping the area clear gives you a better view of the damage. Some roofers also suggest using 6d roofing nails to secure the blister flaps. Tracing a low slope or flat roof leak to its source is important if you are to assure that the roof leak repair will be successful.

Apply roofing cement peel back the layers of the membrane you cut and apply roofing cement to the leak and to the entire section of the roof underneath the membranes you cut away. When the membrane is completely dry apply the appropriate roof repair material such as roof cement tar or peel and stick patch. Press the membrane flaps to the cement to reseal the cut. If you take that step be sure to cover the nail heads with tar roof sealant or peel and stick flashing patch.

Always clean up any areas you wish to repair. Apply an epdm primer and when touch dry add self adhesive rubber tape 3 around malleable flashing covering the hole. Sweep away water and debris from the damaged area. Underwater roof leak repair and maintenance with the industry s top quality rubberized flashing cement karnak ultra 19.

Any leftover dirt gravel and water in the area can prevent the repair material from bonding to the roof. To clear the roof use a tough broom.