How To Repair Water Leak Industrial Rubber Membrane Roof

To help you prevent major damage and seal up small holes on your tpo rv roof dave demonstrates the proper way to repair torn or cut tpo membrane on an rv roof.

How to repair water leak industrial rubber membrane roof.

This is what an epdm rubber roof looks like that is beyond repair. Cannot be washed off by water. Use a 3 inch paint roller to apply rubber to rubber contact cement to one half of the outlined repair area and to one half of the underside of the rubber patch. Failing seams will allow water to get underneath the rubber membrane and cause the cover board to rot and flatten out.

Leaky epdm rubber roof repair details. Priming the roof repair area the next step in applying the patch after properly cleaning the roof surface is to apply a thin coat of primer to the membrane surface. The fasteners or screws that secure the cover board do not give and push through the rubber membrane. Clean the area thoroughly with rags and edpm cleaner for repairs to edpm flat rubber roof.

Weathered membrane cleaner this liquid is used to dissolve and remove residue off the roof which. Epdm primer or glue this is used to adhere patches and flashing to rubber membrane. We illustrate how choice of the wrong roof edge. Lap caulk sealant used to seal the edges of a patch.

He walks you step by step through the simple process for patching and reinforcing tpo rv roof liner with rubber tape strips which you can pick up from just about any reputable dealer. Epdm roofing membrane is made with synthetic rubber and is not compatible with asphalt based products. This rubber roof repair guide is intended for informational and reference purposes only. Roll the edges tightly and apply epdm lap caulk along patch perimeter.

Lift off the patch and brush membrane cleaner over the outlined repair area on the roof and onto the underside of the rubber patch. Remove old caulking material with a scraper. Sweep the area free of dirt and debris using a push broom. These materials will contaminate the epdm rubber membrane leading to a more extensive repair.

This includes any type of roof cement flashing as well as any asphalt based roof coating including aluminum roof coating. When applying the primer use a paint roller with a medium nap roller or paint brush to apply a thin coat of primer to the area where the patch is to be applied.