Ralo Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 HAIFers,I have a small leak on a portion of my roof that is flat and about 12' x 12' (master bedroom). I only need a quick, provisional fix since, in the long term, we likely will build a room on top of that master bedroom. I am considering doing this provisional fix myself. Does anyone know any website where I can quickly educate myself on what is involved such as what are my options for materials, price, risks, etc.You help is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 HAIFers,I have a small leak on a portion of my roof that is flat and about 12' x 12' (master bedroom). I only need a quick, provisional fix since, in the long term, we likely will build a room on top of that master bedroom. I am considering doing this provisional fix myself. Does anyone know any website where I can quickly educate myself on what is involved such as what are my options for materials, price, risks, etc.You help is greatly appreciated.you should invest in some roofing tar if you're looking for a quick fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottonmather0 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 HAIFers,I have a small leak on a portion of my roof that is flat and about 12' x 12' (master bedroom). I only need a quick, provisional fix since, in the long term, we likely will build a room on top of that master bedroom. I am considering doing this provisional fix myself. Does anyone know any website where I can quickly educate myself on what is involved such as what are my options for materials, price, risks, etc.You help is greatly appreciated.Kind of hard to answer without more knowledge about how the roof is currently constructed, but since you mention it's flat, I would second the need for roofing tar. You might also want to be sure that there isn't any rotted wood around the hole (or holes), and if there is you should probably consider replacing anything that's rotten, but for a temporary fix rolling out some roofing tar over the leak is probably all you need to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 HAIFers,I have a small leak on a portion of my roof that is flat and about 12' x 12' (master bedroom). I only need a quick, provisional fix since, in the long term, we likely will build a room on top of that master bedroom. I am considering doing this provisional fix myself. Does anyone know any website where I can quickly educate myself on what is involved such as what are my options for materials, price, risks, etc.You help is greatly appreciated.the DIY.com website is a great resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texianjoe Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 If you have a flat tar roof and it IS a temporary fix, there is some called "Wet Patch". It is a tar looking substance you spread on tar roofs on leaks dry or wet to temproarily stop the leak until you can fix it properly with hot tar.joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 I used wet patch to cover the exposed nail heads on a new roof that a greenhorn put on for the realtor who sold the house that i live in. All the years that I roofed I still manage to get that stuff all over my hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralo Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share Posted April 10, 2007 I used wet patch to cover the exposed nail heads on a new roof that a greenhorn put on for the realtor who sold the house that i live in. All the years that I roofed I still manage to get that stuff all over my hands. Thanks for tip Marty and to everyone else. It is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 Thanks for tip Marty and to everyone else. It is much appreciated.Now is the time to do it, the sun just broke out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbro Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Sometimes the location of the leak can be obscured by gravity. We had some leaky flashing around our chimney. It leaked "up roof", then dribbled along a roof joist and eventually onto the ceiling near the edge of the roof. Prob doesn't apply to you since your roof is flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 (edited) Sometimes the location of the leak can be obscured by gravity. We had some leaky flashing around our chimney. It leaked "up roof", then dribbled along a roof joist and eventually onto the ceiling near the edge of the roof. Prob doesn't apply to you since your roof is flat. Flat roofs are notorious about hiding the source of the leak the best way is to try to investigate and poke around look for sag's in the roof Edited April 13, 2007 by Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDallas Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Use a tar dipped nylon mesh matrix and apply the wet patch on this matrix. The mesh acts as rebar does in concrete. Without it the patch will dry and crack fast -----> a fast leak returns. A permanent solution is a hot patch (trumble type 3 tar) or a roller roof patch. West End Lumber sells this stuff but I would hire a pro to do it cause you need either a cooker for the tar or a roofing torch for the roller roof. A patch will cost between $150-$250 depending on size.The materials cost $40 for 100 pounds of tar and $65 for a roller roof......LOTSA money to be made in roofing. It takes under an hour to make the reapir with the right equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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