The most important part of fixing a leaky flat roof is to find the source of the leak. Look over the entire roof closely because there could be more than one source of problems. Once the problem is identified, people should prepare themselves to make the necessary repairs. If the homeowner is able to perform these repairs, he or she should not have a fear of heights. Here are some things to have handy when performing repairs on leaky Flat Roofing in Orange Park FL.
• Flashlight
• Cement
• Fabric patches
• Rags
• Trowel
The first step is getting on top of the roof. Check for tears, cracks, rotten areas, lack of coating, and any other possible problem. It is also important to check for cracks in the materials on the roof, as there are no spaces between chimney bricks and the lining of the roof. Put a marker down wherever a problem is found so it can be located again later. Choose an object marker that will not blow away.
After marking the problem areas, the next step will be to climb into the attic. Keep in mind that most homes with flat roofing in Orange Park FL will not have an attic. If there is one, though, start looking for any potential water trails with a flashlight. If some are found, follow them to where they enter the roof and push a nail through so the area can be easily located when getting back on the roof.
The next step will be to repair cracks in the coating. Clean the cracks by scraping dirt off. Cover the crack with roofing cement and use a trowel to fill the crack in completely. Place a cloth patch on the crack but make sure the patch is slightly larger than the crack. Cover the fabric with roofing cement and repeat the above steps for all cracks. Follow the instructions that come with roofing cement on how to mix and apply.
If chimney brick and roof sheathing repairs are needed, it is crucial to first clean the area and remove old pieces of cement that can get in the way. Work a layer of cement between the roof and the side of the house. Spread the cement and repeat in all affected areas. Contact Keith Stern Roofing for more details. You can also visit them on Facebook.
