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https://bergstromm.com/ Vent pipes on roofs will cause leaks. We repair vent pipe flashing daily. We use Turbo Poly Seal with a Polyester Fleece to make a seal between a pipe and the roof. If this Texan girl can make a vent pipe repair, btw, she has never done it before, then anyone can do it. […]

Chimney Caps or Crowns will crack and cause leaks over time. Follow the steps on how to waterproof a chimney. 1. Remove the Squirrel Cage that is over the Flu-pipe 2. Use a wire brush to brush off loose debris and cement 3. Use masking tape to tape off the brick or stucco below the

If you want to install or repair a Modified Bitumen Rubber Membrane, you need to know how to use a torch. One of the problems installing Modified Bitumen Torch Down Rubber is finding a good Torch mechanic. It takes some experience to run a torch. Everyone has their own style and techniques. There are many

There are still many roofs that are covered with stone. What is the stone doing? TPO, EPDM Rubber and Torch Down roofs do not automatically come with Ultraviolet protection. These single-ply membranes are susceptible to ultraviolet degradation. Most roofing contractors will not let the owner know that the roof needs protection. EPDM rubber and TPO

Flat Roofs leak because of caulking that is used to seal the flashing. Flashing is the number one cause of all flat roof leaks. How to repair a leaky flat roof in 8 easy steps The first place to look for a leak on a roof is the flashing. Any object like a chimney, skylight,

Skylights do leak – when there is no need to replace a skylight but rather just make sure it doesn’t leak, then Turbo Poly Seal will save the day. Caulking or Tar is not the way to fix a skylight leak. I use a product I get from https://Bergstomm.com. It is a polyurethane-based product called

To make repairs a flat roof edge, you can’t just torch a rubber membrane to it. The Modified Bitumen Torch Down membrane will not stick to an old asphalt roof. It will eventually come loose. We use Karnak 81 Trowel Grade to adhere the Torch down Rubber to the Asphalt Roof. The owner didn’t want

Does pooling or standing water harm a flat roof? Will plants that grow on flat roof cause leaks? In this video, you can clearly see that these plants have been there for a while. I asked the owner if I could leave the pond and plants so I can come back in spring or summer

I always find people that are concerned about ponding or standing water on a rubber roof. I have come across many roofs where water has been pooling for such a long time that plants started to grow. If a rubber membrane is torched properly then it should be able to hold water indefinitely. EPDM Rubber

A commonplace for a metal roof to leak is at the very edge of the metal panels. Metal roofs are low pitch and when water rolls of the edge, it will follow the panel back into the building causing a leak. I have fixed many leaks on metal roofs by just bending the edge down.