How To Seal A Rubber Roof

When the loose cracked or dried out sealant is removed from the suspect area i clean it with denatured alcohol on a rag and use the correct dicor sealant or other compatible sealant with a caulking gun to reseal the area.

How to seal a 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. I show you how to seal rv roof seams yours. This is not as complex as it sounds cleaning and inspecting the roof on a regular bases will allow you to become familiar with the normal condition of your roof. The area to be covered by the adhesive on both top and bottom surfaces should be 6 to 8 inches wide.

Epdm primer or glue this is used to adhere patches and flashing to rubber membrane. For small jobs a can of spray epdm adhesive is fine but over spray is a mess. Cannot be washed off by water. Apply this sealant along the cracked or potential pin holed area that you have just cleaned from any dirt and grime.

Remove all areas of ponding water with a wet dry vacuum. How to seal flat roofs. Allow time for it to seek its own level. Using a soft brush apply your epdm adhesive to the bottom and top surfaces of the seam.

How to seal rv roof seams with dicor lap sealant this is an easy job you can do yourself and have great results. Step 3 roll the seams together. Check the weather and choose a day when no rain is expected for 48 hours and the temperature is above 55 degrees fahrenheit to allow adequate. Mask off the seam area to the width of your rubber patch strip so that your adhesive spray won t gum up the rest of the roof surface.

Be extremely careful not to tear the rubber roofing material as you remove old sealant. Allow the adhesive to dry to a tacky surface. Pull off the old rubber roofing from the cut area. In beginning to show you how to clean a tpo roof dave introduces some things you should be aware of when you re up on the rubber roof including walking on wet spots near the corners of the roof.

He explains which products he prefers to use such as a rubber roof cleaner and conditioner you can pick up at a local store and then teaches you. Inspect the roof for holes or tears in the seams. Unscrew and remove the large metal washers holding down the fiberboard substrate.