Patch Membrane Roof

How to repair a flat roof membrane 1.

Patch membrane roof.

Replace insulation if needed with like material. How to patch a leaking rubber roof 1. Remove damaged membrane and insulation. Decide on the part to be cut away.

Cut the epdm patch material so it extends at least 2 inches beyond the. The first step in repairing an epdm roof is to prepare the roof surface to receive the patch. Trim the rubber patch to extend. Locate the source of the leak on the roof then use a utility knife to slice through the rubber roof around the.

Apply a thin coat of. Prime the repair area. Look for seam separation if the installer didn t know how to use a torch properly to fuse the seams together then the. Apply a thick even coat of edpm primer to the area using a paintbrush.

Here insulation was used as a kind of underlayment. If there is evidence that the. Measure the patch area. Cut the patch to size.

Pull off the old rubber roofing from the cut area. Spider cracks in the surface the entire surface will have these fine cracks but it could be just in the beginning. Patch shield power tape black all weather patch tape stretchy sealing tape for roofing waterproof tape for pipes patch holes cracks butyl tape 4 inch x 5 feet 4 2 out of 5 stars 979 12 88 12. Find the injury in the single ply membrane.

Sweep the area free of dirt and debris using a push broom. Ensure that it extends 2 inches beyond the. Unscrew and remove the large metal washers holding down the fiberboard substrate.