when it rains hard i get some come in from roof can you paint any stuff on that will keep it watertight to save money for now ??
2006-12-15 11:39:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
when i had a look it all looked ok to the eye no rips or holes
2006-12-15 11:42:52 · update #1
The watertight stuff you're referring to already failed. That's why the roof is leaking. There's absolutely no logical reason to add some more. Wherever the breach is, it requires immediate sealing for a temporary fix. What it really needs is a whole roof makeover. If one leak began, how long do you think you're going to wait until the next one starts. Remember, the same material that protected that area is covering the whole roof.
If you're set on applying some 'stuff' to seal the leak, you need to use 'Henry's Wet Patch Roof Cement.' Come springtime, have an expert inspect the roof. A well sealed roof will last you a long time and is more than worth it in the long run.
Hope this helps. " What are you still standing there for? You better get to the hardware store!" LOL. Good luck!
2006-12-15 12:22:23 · answer #1 · answered by M.C. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your climate, a flat roof is usually a bad idea. The aluminum paint works well. There is also a rubber membrane that has adhesive on one side and can be put down on the roof. It's called ice and water shield. If a small hole should develop in it from a nail or something, it is self-sealing. You might want to check the wood underneath before you start any repairs just in case anything needs to be replaced first.
2016-03-29 08:44:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had the same problem..... they tried to seal with silicone...but it did nothing. It may be u have blocked gutters...if is coming down a guttered wall...
Or, it can leak in via screw holes on the top of the roof if the screw heads are not silconed over. Or, it can backflow along to the back of the roof, and go under the sheeting if the roof is dirty and water cannot flow off it easily.
2006-12-15 12:04:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
coat the roof with polyurethane or epoxy material so that it goes inside and seals the crack and also resist the crack formation it will also keep the roof water tight if the roof is concrete roof then some cement grout can be used which can just be poured and allowed to be impregnated but it all depends on surface condition and environment if there is water out lets try looking there it is vulnarable point for if there is a clog water will enter the terrace thru drain pipe and terrace
in genral pu or epoxy paints will solve ur problem
2006-12-15 19:43:11 · answer #4 · answered by sb r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Major roofing contractors can seal it with what is known as EDPM Rubber roof coating. It comes in 5 gallon or larger sizes and they mop it on over the regular flat "built up" root. It is the same basic components that are in the "rubber roofs" that are used on modern RV's, but instead of being in a sheet, is in liquid form and can be used to reseal the RV roofs as well. Estimates are given based on the square footage to cover and life is 10-15 years depending on your climate and exposure. Fantastic stuff and if you search on Yahoo or other search engines you will find companies that will sell it to you directly based also on the square footage to cover. You basically scrape off as much of the "loose" gravel on the roof that you can and then coat the heck out of the roof with this EDPM rubber coating. It is "not" silicone rubber and silicone caulk or other silicon products are not to be used on it. Just like RV rubber roofs take the special EDPN caulk or more coating to reseal. Remains flexible during it's life and reflects UV heat and rays as well. It "won't" leak if you cover the entire roof and overlap the sides as directed. Built'up roofs are so hard sometimes to find the actual source of the leak since they are "built up" of layers of asphalt paper with tar in between. I cut or break can travel long distances between layers to come out in a totally different part of the roof. The EDPM fixes that and is much cheaper to do as well.
2006-12-15 12:22:40 · answer #5 · answered by mohavedesert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to find cracks or where it is leaking from, dry surface, apply lexel it is a type of silicone good stuff. then tar over that after the lexel has set up. if that dont work replace roof.
2006-12-15 12:15:22 · answer #6 · answered by rookie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a product, called, if I remember correctly, Calgon, which is a mixture of glass fibres with a type of mastic. Can be applied in the wet and is guaranteed for about 10 years.
2006-12-15 19:58:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bitumen :-) Flat roofs usually have a life span of 10-15 years though... and attempting a patch repair can only ever be temporary..... you usually have to re-deck and felt in full :-)
2006-12-15 11:45:37 · answer #8 · answered by Shellie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU CAN HIRE A TAR SMELTING BOILER FROM YOUR LOCAL HIRE SHOP. MELT SOME TAR POUR IT OVER THE CRACKS SHOULD BE GOOD FOR 5-10 YEARS
2006-12-15 21:50:11 · answer #9 · answered by hamilton_contracts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a tent over it.You get cracks you won't see.You'll have to re-lay the tarpaulin and put tar over it.
2006-12-15 11:48:18 · answer #10 · answered by Butt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋