The felt on the flat roof of my garage has developed small cracks, which allow heavy rain to leak through. Is there some sort of tar solution which I can heat up and paint on to seal the entire roof???
2007-03-10 01:11:17 · 10 answers · asked by Dellboy from UK 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
you can try putting that white junk on top, that trailer homes use, that is just a thick, thick latex paint...but it will eventually leak......the only thing to do is dig deep in your wallet, and have a new roof put on it....
My parents have a 1930's house with a flat roof in Southern California, and it has never leaked...they have put maybe two roofs on it in 30 years....but they replace before it leaks, however the california sun is very very hard on tar roofs...and it doesnt rain that much, but it does rain, and a flat roof doesnt have to leak if you stay on top of it
2007-03-10 03:28:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 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.
2007-03-10 09:21:27 · answer #2 · answered by crazydave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The aluminum coating is probably the easiest to do.
I've used a brand called "Alumination". Comes in 5 gallon pails. Mix it up real good, dump it on the roof, and mop it all over the roof. It has small fibers in it to keep it together and fill cracks and holes - it is not just a paint, but a sealant and weatherproofer.
It seals cracks and adds a small amount of insulation factor.
2007-03-10 09:52:32 · answer #3 · answered by Obsean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is, but most people use either the aluminum paint stuff, or better yet- a latex treatment made for falt roofs...at any hardware store...it will fill all the cracks, coat your whole roof and flex with the temp changes.
Hopefully the plywood and studs are not rotten.
2007-03-10 09:17:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All flat roofs leak eventually. It's the law. Manufacturers of sealants know this and several products are available. They will all be temporary solutions (No pun intended) but at least will put the problem off for five or so years.
2007-03-10 09:16:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A flat roof only has a certain life span,find out how old yours is and then decide do you want a temporary repair or is this the time to consider replacement. Depends on your own circumstances.
2007-03-10 11:25:06 · answer #6 · answered by retiredbeep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get yourself a elastomeric roof coating . it is exactly that and elastic coating made for flat roofs. it something you can do yourself and aluminum roof coating will not solve your problem. look a www.karnak.com they make all kinds of coatings if your not sure which one to use call them they will help you they come in 5 gallon pails and by the way they will not be cheap.
2007-03-10 20:27:35 · answer #7 · answered by lumberbuzzard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aquaseal is brilliant.
You need to replace felt about every 10 years.
B&Q do a cheap corregated fibre roofing, but you need some slope to make it work.
2007-03-13 16:36:49 · answer #8 · answered by jimgdad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you are in the U.K. in which case may i suggest you search the web for a company called Aquaseal, they covered my conservatory 12 years ago and guaranteed the work for 25 years. So far no problems. Good luck
2007-03-10 12:09:20 · answer #9 · answered by brit511sqn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your local builders merchants and ask for FLEXYCRYL..its the best thing out there .two colours .very easy to use and the repair last
2007-03-11 06:19:19 · answer #10 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋