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Default Edge of flat roof leaking

On Nov 1, 4:56*pm, "Dave Liquorice"
wrote:
On Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:24:22 GMT, Phil L wrote:
Get a blowtorch to dry and warm the area first, then warm the piece of
flashband and stick it on, then run the torch over the area to ensure it
sticks down well.


Note warm. A blow torch (unless it has a big burner) may be a bit
tricky to just warm a large area. A hot air paint stripper might be a
bit more controlable. Also a small roller(*) can be used to ensure
good contact between the flashband and underlying material.

(*) Wallpaper seam roller but don't expect to use it for wallpapering
again.

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Cheers
Dave.


I had some Everbuild 905 All Weather Roof Coating lying around and the
flashband. I filled the cracks using the roof coating and fibreglass
(as recommended on the tin). I have applied the flashband and rolled
it using a decorating roller. I have coated the exposed edge of the
flashband with a liberal dollop of the roof coating. More rain due
tomorrow so hopefully it will dry by then (as much as this stuff does
dry) and we will see whether I found the cause and have fixed it.

When can one tell a flat roof is due for replacement? Visible bubbles
and cracks on the surface? When the ceiling caves in after a heavy
downpour? Apart from the "edge cracks" the rest of the roof seems fine
and has been down at least 20 (30?) years (I helped my Dad put it
down). I am loath to shell out to replace a perfectly good roof but I
want to avoid a later ceiling disaster.

Flat roofs in domestic situations? Loath them. Whoever thought they
were a sensible idea given British weather?

Thanks for all your suggestions and tips.

Clive