Patching A Flat Rubber Roof

Pull off the old rubber roofing from the cut area.

Patching a flat rubber roof.

4 2 out of 5 stars 47. Weathered membrane cleaner this liquid is used to dissolve and remove residue off the roof which. Allow the adhesive to flash off until it is no longer tacky to the touch. 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.

Cofair products qr kit blk epdm rubb patch kit. Sweep the area free of dirt and debris using a push broom. Epdm primer or glue this is used to adhere patches and flashing to rubber membrane. If you take that step be sure to cover the nail heads with tar roof sealant or peel and stick flashing patch.

When the membrane is completely dry apply the appropriate roof repair material such as roof cement tar or peel and stick patch. Most flat roofs are made of asphalt rubber pvc or another synthetic material. Only 1 left in stock order soon. 4 9 out of 5 stars 16.

These roofs work well but you do need to inspect them on occasion for cracks and other signs of damage. 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. Unscrew and remove the large metal washers holding down the fiberboard substrate. Diy rubber roof epdm repair kit.

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. Tools cleaner primer flashing tape everything you need to fix rubber roof. Remove old caulking material with a scraper. 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. Cannot be washed off by water. Lap caulk sealant used to seal the edges of a patch.