How To Rebuild A Flat Roof

Things you ll need small spade hammer screwdriver bolster hammer screwdriver or drill screw with a chisel attachment wallpaper scraper epdm rubber water based deck adhesive large surface adhesive roller.

How to rebuild a flat roof.

Decks outdoor living porches and gazebos may 22 2013 sonia. Use those measurements on the rooftop to create a starting point for your search. Determine how far the leak is from the 2 closest walls. Blisters in your roof membrane may require a more thorough repair strategy.

From inside measure the distance from where the leak is visible to the two nearest walls. This wooden deck was built over her screen porch and on top of a flat roof. How to repair a flat roof method 1 of 4. So every flat roof actually has a gentle rise and fall created by a frame that enables water to run off the roof naturally and thus avoid any problems caused by weeds or other plant matter starting to grow on the roof.

Flat roofs are always built at a slight incline at least 1 8 inch per foot. Slice open blistered spots with a utility knife. What you need utility knife trowel squeegee broom for applying aluminum coating hammer. Sealing small cracks and holes.

Your roofer will likely cut through the bubble formed on the membrane before using towels or a propane torch to dry the affected area. A flat roof must be strong enough to support 55 lbs. A client recently asked if i would replace her badly worn out roof deck. This process might involve applying rubber sealant or a peel and stick flashing patch.