I used the EPDM membrane when I replaced the garage roof (I raised various joists so that garage, kitchen and porch extensions were all the level and re-boarded the lot, rather than the previous hodgepodge). The actual stage of gluing the roof and unfurling the membrane was a…
Read the full replyNoticed last night that the flat roof on the garage has developed a leak. It's about 3m x 4m, and the classic layered-felt construction.
Now my opinion is that there are 2 types of flat roofs : those that leak, and those that are going to leak.
I notice there are a few places on line selling DIY rubberising kits ... has anyone any experience ? Or would I be better off just re- laying some felt with some bitumen ?
I used the EPDM membrane when I replaced the garage roof (I raised various joists so that garage, kitchen and porch extensions were all the level and re-boarded the lot, rather than the previous hodgepodge).
The actual stage of gluing the roof and unfurling the membrane was a bit fraught with only one assistant, but it's not a contact adhesive, so you can lift it and reposition if you get air bubbles. very pleased with it
4 years later (though even felt would struggle to fail that soon).
I should have added that (obviously) this is a critical must-do job, so whatever I do needs to be doable in current temperatures ...
This suggests that the best plan is a temporary fix until at least Easter, followed by a permanent fix. So slapping some more felt over the leaking area sounds a good idea.
Applies to any roof. Only the timescale differs.
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