Draining a flat roof with a channel leading the water oof the road. This is what we mean by a channel to a drain on a roof. This way water can flow easily. Notice that the drain and the top of the strainer are almost level with the roof. http://www.commercialroofusa.com
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Chimney leaking repaired with a rubber membrane. The most prevalent problems are flat roof leaks on Brownstone dwellings in Brooklyn are the Chimney and walls. So often we see that someone tried to repair the transition from roof to the wall with tar. That is the worst type of repair. Tar is not to seal
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This video is about a skylight with no flashing. This skylight was installed with no curb. The shingles butted up to the plexiglass. The problem was that shingles were installed on a flat roof. http://www.commercialroofusa.com
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Using tar on skylight flashing is not the way to go. The correct way to do it is to use a rubber membrane. Repairing skylight flashing on flat roofs can be challenging. http://www.commercialroofusa.com
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For the most part, the flat surface of an EPDM rubber is solid and won’t leak. Where most leaks happen is around skylights and vents. The seams are the problem for EPDM rubber roofs. You will notice that a type of caulk is used called a lap sealer to seal all the seams. That is
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This was a roof in New York that was getting neat with all the foot traffic. When you have an EPDM rubber roof care must be taken that there are no screws or seashells lying around. There are constantly maintenance workers that service air conditioners and cell phone towers. The chances of them stepping on
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Flat Roof Repair EPDM Rubber Roof Membrane -This is what happens to single-ply membranes that are not protected against harmful ultraviolet light. EPDM Rubber Membrane is a thin synthetic rubber made using the same material as that of an inner tube of a car tire. This roofing material is very widely used in the United
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Watch this video on the Z-Gutter filter https://youtu.be/w8GxJTBh-Pc A very good tip on making a gutter strainer that will make your gutter flow better for a longer time than the regular strainers you buy from Home Depot or Lowes. Bergstrom Industries sell the Z-Gutter Filter https://bergstromm.com/product/z-gutter-leaf-filter/
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This 3 D animation of posts and railings explains where most leaks are on a roof deck and how to correct it. All posts must have this treatment to prevent leaks. Save $$ by fixing it yourself. Most of the time when a flat roof leaks around a post-it is because of the flashing. A
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