Comments on: Rubber (EPDM) roof repair: Do-it-yourself or hire a contractor?

By: Rubber flat roofing - why you should avoid using EPDM for your flat roof home. | Cool Flat Roof - MA green roofing company

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:52:36 +0000

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Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:46:22 +0000

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Rubber roof repair services in MA, RI and CT. — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:50:55 +0000

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By: Brian Baker

Brian Baker — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:50:35 +0000

I just recently purchased a home that has a rubber roof over the front porch. It was not put on properly (of course) and I’m looking to get it replaced before I end up with more problems. The porch is about 10′X20′. The rubber was cut off at the edge of the roof and caulking was applied around the seam. Against the house they ran the rubber up under the James Hardie siding. There are no gutters on the porch. A contractor suggested raising the roof 4″ and angling it down to the front and two sides and install a gutter (plus replace the rubber). A single piece of rubber could be used to cover the entire roof. Not sure if this is a good idea or not? If yes, then how should the contractor “finish” the rubber on the edge of the roof when a gutter is applied? What about finishing the rubber that runs against the house. Any help would surely be appreciated. Thanks.

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Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:43:49 +0000

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By: Leo

Leo — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:04:32 +0000

Well Scott,

I never mentioned the uncured flashing material or the cover tape as it is outside of scope of rubber roof seam repair.

Cover tape can be used to repair splices or cuts in the rubber or to cover the seams, but it is not necessary. and uncured flashing material is used to go around corners, and due to lack of appropriate flashings, it is also used to flash pipes / electrical conduits sticking out of the roof, etc. If I was to include all that, I’d have to completely rephrase MFG’s installation manual

I will do an update to this guide and will include some diagrams from the manual as well as info on how to use the cover tape and flashing membrane.

Thanks for pointing it out to me.

Leo

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:14:24 +0000

Nice job. It has been a while since I worked with rubber roofing.

I noticed that you list flashing tape and peel and stick cover tape but never use them in any of the steps.

Is the flashing, flashing that wold be used at wall?

By: Roof Repair Kansas City

Roof Repair Kansas City — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:33:53 +0000

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