I will also discuss the benefits of doing a diy repair vs.
How to repair a rubber roof seam.
Rubber roof repair video.
How to apply rubber roof patch to an outside corner on a real roof 10 minutes long.
Hiring a roofing contractor and how much you will.
Are you home from a recent trip and have discovered a possible problem with a roof seam.
The situation you find yourself in my also determine what rv roof repair or sealer products are best or even appropriate.
If you need to repair structural damage not just seal a roof eternabond seam tape is the product for you.
Next clean the lap edge and secure with seam adhesive designed for epdm rubber prior to installing the patch.
It is somewhat like duct tape but better so you should have it with you at all times for emergency repairs.
Although the installation of these rubber roofs can be technical enough to require trained and experienced roofers you will likely be able to repair your rubber roof seam leaks if you.
Or are you miles from anywhere with a severe leak during a monsoon season.
Typically repair of these roofs involves re sealing seams that have separated and are allowing moisture to enter and leak through your building s roof system.
Epdm or rubber roof seam tape available in white and black and in several widths typically 3 4 or 6 is used at roof edges over edge flashing and to provide an extra seal or a repair seal over roofing membrane seams splits or damaged spots.
Repairing rubber roofing is a fairly easy diy job if you have the right tools and materials.
Step 1 locate the leak generally a field sheet of rubber roof will not leak unless there is a hole in it and you can typically see these holes when you remove all dirt and debris off the roof.
Eternabond comes in four inch rolls that you apply over your roof s seams.
Prepare the surface of the rubber by cleaning away any contaminants or debris within at least a six inch area of where the patch will meet the epdm rubber.
I show you how to seal rv roof seams yours.
First there is the permanent repair.
Repair a leaky epdm roof with epdm rubber roof seam repair tape.