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3 D video showing how improper installation of flashing on a chimney can cause leaks on a flat roof.

EPDM Rubber membrane and TPO Vinyl are not protected against Ultraviolet rays. Both these roofing systems have shown failures due to ultraviolet exposure. There are coatings that can be applied to protect these membranes but the owner is never informed of the need to do so. This means that EPDM roofs don’t last 5 years

This is a 3D video showing where and how a skylight can leak. The gasket that seals between the glass and the metal frame is what dries out and perishes and causes a leak. This happens more on flat roofs than shingle roofs.

Showing how an A/C curb is vulcanized and installed on an EPDM rubber roof. It is important for the A/C contractor to mark exactly where the curb should be installed. http://www.commercialroofusa.com

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

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

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

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

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

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