Polyester Fabric Roof Systems: Are They a Viable Option? Is a polyester fabric roof system a viable option? In most cases, it is not considered a standard roofing solution by today’s standards. These systems typically consist of a base surface—often plywood—with polyester fabric embedded into an elastomeric coating. While this approach may have been used…
In this video I show you how to repair buckles on an asphalt roof. Buckles are caused by not rolling out the roofing membrane to let it relax (stretch) in the sun, this is very important to do. If you try to install a cold membrane it will expand and contract causing buckles to form….
Common Roof Leak Sources on Foam Roofs: What You Need to Know When it comes to roof leaks—especially on foam roofs—skylights and scuppers are often the usual suspects. In fact, this applies to nearly all roof systems. Leaks rarely originate from the membrane itself. Instead, they typically come from failed penetrations, meaning anything that cuts…
How to Fix a Small Foam Split Next to a Plywood Seam When foam is sprayed directly over plywood, it usually doesn’t leak. The foam fully adheres to the wood, preventing water from traveling underneath. However, there are some exceptions where leaks can occur: Even a tiny split can cause major damage inside your home…
Here is a good example of how a common oversite can cost consumers money. In this tutorial I am going to explain why this scupper failed. I am also going to show you how to do a basic repair that will stop the leak . And finally I’m going to show you the damage caused by…
In this tutorial we will learn how to properly repair a parapet wall split on a built-up or similar type roof system. The materials you will need are. 1. Caulking gun. 2. Urethane Caulking. 3. Polyester fabric (ty-tex tape) 4. Elastomeric roof coating and paint brush. The first step is to clean the area…
In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to repair blisters on your foam roof. Foam roof blisters are not uncommon and are relatively easy to fix. There are many things that can cause blisters please refer to our F.A.Q for common causes. Normally blisters are not that big of an issue to be concerned with. Unless you have alot…
One thing that often damages a urethane foam roof is bird and bee damage. This type of damage is usually found near the edges of roofs or on top of parapit walls mostly on roofs with overgrown trees hanging over the top.
This is how you make a basic repair this is commonly known as a 3 course repair. Materials you will need. Doing a basic wall repair like this can save you a lot of money, and is very easy to do. This is a standard method of repair and can be used on built-up or SBS modified…