Felt roofing maintenance

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[steve50]

Tape backed up with bitumen paint for peace of mind.

 

[Levo-Lon]

As above, you can buy a really thick grey or black gloopy sealer for just such a job..

i used it when having an extension ..works a treat


http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/thompsons-roof-seal---grey---25l-611114

 

[r04DiE]

Agreed. Slap thick, gloopy stuff all over it.

 

[Andy_R]

Just make sure if you use the thick black gloopy stuff that there is a "run off" for standing water and the roof can drain freely

 

[MichaelW2]

The gloopy stuff will last a year or 2. I had mine replaced with butyl rubber.

 

[MarkF]

If it needs replacing soon, bite the bullet and have it covered in Firestone EPDM, you can go over your old felt, just removing the perimeter bits. One piece sheet, no seams to fail, no worries and looks better too. It's a doddle to fit, any DIY'er could do it or any handyman, no need for a pro rubber roof fitter for what you have described.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Yep gloop away - it's fun too.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Have you had your underfelt yet madam?

 

[cyberknight]

I did the flat roofs of my old house with bitumen paint ,i swept off all the chipping then painted and put the gravel back
https://goo.gl/maps/Pq4CAd1zm4o

 

[keithmac]

My Dad had the extension flat roof on his house relaid in fibreglass (I actually think they put a slight pitch on the roof as well?).

But no point doing that if you're having it ripped out soon..