How To Quickly Seal Epdm Roof

Either liquid adhesives or special roofing tape is used to seal the seams of the roofing system.

How to quickly seal epdm roof.

Lap one sheet over the. Finish rolling down the repair strip. If it s silicone based in most cases you ll only need one coat without a primer. The area to be covered by the adhesive on both top and bottom surfaces should be 6 to 8 inches wide.

Fly inverted past a jenny by chris zabriskie is licensed under a creative commons attribution license htt. The material itself is available in either black or white and comes in a variety of widths depending on the requirements needed for the installation. Apply the epdm patch. Apply self adhesive butyl roofing tape to every.

Starting at one end and with a helper to keep your repair strip straight apply the repair strip. Far enough that it stays in place. If you are using urethane or acrylic sealants you will need to use the primer as well as a couple of sealant coats. Allow the adhesive to dry to a tacky surface.

Step 3 roll the seams together. In our photo above i ve sprayed adhesive on the roof surface and on the. Do not use any other solvents since they may prevent proper adhesion. Fold back the upper sheet.

Using a soft brush apply your epdm adhesive to the bottom and top surfaces of the seam. Apply the adhesive into the corner of the surfaces where the two seam surfaces meet. Other overlapping 3 to 4. Fully pliable and providing a secure seal at edges corners and over gaps it is ideal for.

Peel seal is perfect for hundreds of uses ranging from full roof applications to patching gutters and vent pipes. After the tape is applied the seam must be be rolled with considerable pressure using a 2 to 3 wide steel roller. Epdm can be installed in three ways. Remove asphalt patches and old silicone caulking material using a scraper.

Re fill the patches and seams with a generous bead of roofer s caulk.