Comments on: Rubber Roof (EPDM) Repair – DIY How-To Guide http://www.coolflatroof.com Flat and Metal roofing installations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island & Connecticut Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:39:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Leo - roofer with a visionhttp://www.coolflatroof.com/rubber-roof-repair.php/comment-page-1#comment-17716 Leo - roofer with a vision Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:59:02 +0000 http://coolflatroof.com/test/?p=228#comment-17716 Hi Andrew,We actually pulled that information off, and "scrapped" the project (at least for now, while we are still looking into options), due to extremely high costs of shipping Hazardous Materials, which were a part of our roof repair kit. The problem was that neither UPS nor FedEx wanted to touch this, and going through specialized Haz-Mat shipping company would cost about $160 per order, for ground shipping.What I can suggest is going to home depot, and getting some parts there - what they sell is not the best and not exactly what I describe in this article, but can be used for a 50% of DIY rubber roof repairs. The thing you should watch out for is their "Peal and Stick Tape" - only 1/2 of it is really peal and stick, and other is just plain rubber, and it's divided long-ways. Basically this is rather unusable in most cases, and I have no idea why they are selling it.Good luck. Hi Andrew,

We actually pulled that information off, and “scrapped” the project (at least for now, while we are still looking into options), due to extremely high costs of shipping Hazardous Materials, which were a part of our roof repair kit. The problem was that neither UPS nor FedEx wanted to touch this, and going through specialized Haz-Mat shipping company would cost about $160 per order, for ground shipping.

What I can suggest is going to home depot, and getting some parts there – what they sell is not the best and not exactly what I describe in this article, but can be used for a 50% of DIY rubber roof repairs. The thing you should watch out for is their “Peal and Stick Tape” – only 1/2 of it is really peal and stick, and other is just plain rubber, and it’s divided long-ways. Basically this is rather unusable in most cases, and I have no idea why they are selling it.

Good luck.

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By: Andrew Ohttp://www.coolflatroof.com/rubber-roof-repair.php/comment-page-1#comment-17713 Andrew O Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:06:45 +0000 http://coolflatroof.com/test/?p=228#comment-17713 I am trying to fing your DIY rubber roof repair kit that sells for$199. Found it the other dau and now I can't find it again. Can you please help? Thanks andrew I am trying to fing your DIY rubber roof repair kit that sells for$199. Found it the other dau and now I can’t find it again.
Can you please help? Thanks andrew

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By: Gary Parkshttp://www.coolflatroof.com/rubber-roof-repair.php/comment-page-1#comment-2685 Gary Parks Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:59:20 +0000 http://coolflatroof.com/test/?p=228#comment-2685 Would give me some dealer names in Knoxville, Tennessee area. I have a motor-home that I believe this material will solve my roof leaking problem.Thank you for any and all information you can send me.Have a great day.Gary Parks. Would give me some dealer names in Knoxville, Tennessee area. I have a motor-home that I believe this material will solve my roof leaking problem.

Thank you for any and all information you can send me.

Have a great day.

Gary Parks.

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By: Leohttp://www.coolflatroof.com/rubber-roof-repair.php/comment-page-1#comment-2193 Leo Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:24:59 +0000 http://coolflatroof.com/test/?p=228#comment-2193 Jim,You can try your local commercial roofing supply - Look up Harvey, Bradco, Beacon or ABC roofing supply in your area, and find out if they will sell you what you need.Usually these places sell only to contractors, but I saw them sell to the homeowners a few times - but of course at a premium price.I actually do not think there is a seam tape 2" wide - they come in 3" and 6" widths. You will also need rubber cleaner and primer to apply the seam tape. If they tell you that it is one in the same, find a cleaner somewhere else or use acetone or gasoline to clean seams before you apply the primer.I do however recommend using cleaner instead of acetone/gas, as latter two are not made for cleaning rubber.Good luck Jim,

You can try your local commercial roofing supply – Look up Harvey, Bradco, Beacon or ABC roofing supply in your area, and find out if they will sell you what you need.

Usually these places sell only to contractors, but I saw them sell to the homeowners a few times – but of course at a premium price.

I actually do not think there is a seam tape 2″ wide – they come in 3″ and 6″ widths. You will also need rubber cleaner and primer to apply the seam tape. If they tell you that it is one in the same, find a cleaner somewhere else or use acetone or gasoline to clean seams before you apply the primer.

I do however recommend using cleaner instead of acetone/gas, as latter two are not made for cleaning rubber.

Good luck

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By: Jim Crushhttp://www.coolflatroof.com/rubber-roof-repair.php/comment-page-1#comment-1041 Jim Crush Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:05:54 +0000 http://coolflatroof.com/test/?p=228#comment-1041 Where can I purchase EPDM seam tape in approx 2" width in a roll 50' long ? Thanks. Where can I purchase EPDM seam tape in approx 2″ width in a roll 50′ long ? Thanks.

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