Refinishing A House Rubber Roof

Do not pull or force off any sealant.

Refinishing a house rubber roof.

The good news is your epdm ethylene propylene diene terpolymer or single ply rubber roof is one of the most sustainable and environmentally responsible. This rubber roof repair guide is intended for informational and reference purposes only. Cannot be washed off by water. Once the patch has been applied roll it in with silicone roller paying special attention to step offs.

Remove old sealant with a scraper and a medium bristle brush. This page outlines basic processes to repair and re coat a houseboat roof or other fiberglass type rooftop which may be used as a walking surface. Also see our roof repair and deck coatings pages. Lift off the patch and brush membrane cleaner over the outlined repair area on the roof and onto the underside of the rubber patch.

Epdm primer or glue this is used to adhere patches and flashing to rubber membrane. Apply a thin coat of epdm roofing primer to the membrane surface where the patch is to be applied using a paintbrush or a paint roller with a medium nap roller cover. Use a 3 inch paint roller to apply rubber to rubber contact cement to one half of the outlined repair area and to one half of the underside of the rubber patch. Roll the edges tightly and apply epdm lap caulk along patch perimeter.

Houseboat waterproofing roof repairs. We also feature aes 450 polyamidoamine epoxy marine grade coating. Lay the rubber patch over the area and trace around it marking its perimeter onto the roof. Depending on how the roofs join you may have to cut a slot to work it in far enough.

Weathered membrane cleaner this liquid is used to dissolve and remove residue off the roof which. Materials for the repair of a rubber roof. Lap caulk sealant used to seal the edges of a patch. Inspect the rubber roof for old loose or crumbling roof sealant.

Prime the repair area. Make sure the primer extends beyond all edges of where the patch will go. Begin by removing the shingles down to the wood sheathing and slip a strip of adhesive ice and water barrier available where roofing repair products are sold under the soffit main roof joint.