Seal A Leaking Flat Roof

Leaks in wooden roofs are commonly caused by a gap between the panels which move during expansion and contraction.

Seal a leaking flat roof.

This will help the new coating seal where it overlays the old roof coating edges and will reduce the chances of leaks at those locations. Do a small area at a time to really pinpoint the cause of the leak. Feathering or tapering the edges of thick but sound roof coating. This can be done by pouring a small amount of water over the area you suspect the hole in your roof is located and checking for the leak underneath.

Step 2 fill a caulking gun with a watertight polyurethane or oil based sealant and hold it at an angle to insert the product directly into the gap. The patch should be adhered from the centre over the hole outwards with a firm hard roller. Clean and dry the area you wish to apply flex seal. Some roofers also suggest using 6d roofing nails to secure the blister flaps.

For a gap of 1 inch or less caulking or sealant is the best method of repair. When the membrane is completely dry apply the appropriate roof repair material such as roof cement tar or peel and stick patch. Apply an epdm primer and when touch dry add self adhesive rubber tape 3 around malleable flashing covering the hole.