I am looking for any suggestions or information regarding making repairs to
a rubber roof.

The roof in question is on a small rectangular building (about 20 feet x 35
feet), and the roof itself is shaped sort of like a "Quonset hut". It is
straight on the two sides, and it curves up from one side to the peak and
then curves back down to the other side of the building. Or, to put it
another way, the shape of the roof is like a semi-circle.

There are a couple of short seams that appear to have been repaired in the
past, and those overlapping seams have buckled a little and are letting
water in.

To be honest, I am just looking for a cheap temporary repair or fix for now.
The building needs a lot of work and it is going to be put up for sale and
sold for cheap very soon. It will be obvious and no secret to the potential
buyers that it will need a new roof. But, for now, I would like to just get
the leak sealed to get it through the winter and into the summer while it is
up for sale. The property is in Central New Jersey.

Are there rubber repair patches or some other similar solution that could be
applied to this roof to temporarily repair the seams that are now leaking?

On Sat, 2 Feb 2013 20:07:27 -0500, "TomR" wrote:

I am looking for any suggestions or information regarding making repairs to
a rubber roof.

The roof in question is on a small rectangular building (about 20 feet x 35
feet), and the roof itself is shaped sort of like a "Quonset hut". It is
straight on the two sides, and it curves up from one side to the peak and
then curves back down to the other side of the building. Or, to put it
another way, the shape of the roof is like a semi-circle.

There are a couple of short seams that appear to have been repaired in the
past, and those overlapping seams have buckled a little and are letting
water in.

To be honest, I am just looking for a cheap temporary repair or fix for now.
The building needs a lot of work and it is going to be put up for sale and
sold for cheap very soon. It will be obvious and no secret to the potential
buyers that it will need a new roof. But, for now, I would like to just get
the leak sealed to get it through the winter and into the summer while it is
up for sale. The property is in Central New Jersey.

Are there rubber repair patches or some other similar solution that could be
applied to this roof to temporarily repair the seams that are now leaking?

Butyl moisture wrap? Adhesive on one side, also called
"bitch-a-thane". Various widths - in a roll.

Samples:

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=butyl+moisture+wrap&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=but yl+moisture+wrap&sc=0-9&sp=-1&sk=
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When my traileer roof leaked, the only thing helped was a gallon can of roof
tar (silverized) and some fiberglass pads. These, from roof section of Home
Depot. Bought a brand new trowel for the event. Of course, it was summer
time.

Shovel tar on, put the fiberglass down, more tar over that.

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"TomR" wrote in message
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I am looking for any suggestions or information regarding making repairs to
a rubber roof.

The roof in question is on a small rectangular building (about 20 feet x 35
feet), and the roof itself is shaped sort of like a "Quonset hut". It is
straight on the two sides, and it curves up from one side to the peak and
then curves back down to the other side of the building. Or, to put it
another way, the shape of the roof is like a semi-circle.

There are a couple of short seams that appear to have been repaired in the
past, and those overlapping seams have buckled a little and are letting
water in.

To be honest, I am just looking for a cheap temporary repair or fix for now.
The building needs a lot of work and it is going to be put up for sale and
sold for cheap very soon. It will be obvious and no secret to the potential
buyers that it will need a new roof. But, for now, I would like to just get
the leak sealed to get it through the winter and into the summer while it is
up for sale. The property is in Central New Jersey.

Are there rubber repair patches or some other similar solution that could be
applied to this roof to temporarily repair the seams that are now leaking?

On Sat, 2 Feb 2013 20:07:27 -0500, "TomR" wrote:

I am looking for any suggestions or information regarding making repairs to
a rubber roof.

The roof in question is on a small rectangular building (about 20 feet x 35
feet), and the roof itself is shaped sort of like a "Quonset hut". It is
straight on the two sides, and it curves up from one side to the peak and
then curves back down to the other side of the building. Or, to put it
another way, the shape of the roof is like a semi-circle.

There are a couple of short seams that appear to have been repaired in the
past, and those overlapping seams have buckled a little and are letting
water in.

To be honest, I am just looking for a cheap temporary repair or fix for now.
The building needs a lot of work and it is going to be put up for sale and
sold for cheap very soon. It will be obvious and no secret to the potential
buyers that it will need a new roof. But, for now, I would like to just get
the leak sealed to get it through the winter and into the summer while it is
up for sale. The property is in Central New Jersey.

Are there rubber repair patches or some other similar solution that could be
applied to this roof to temporarily repair the seams that are now leaking?

I worked as a maintenance and repair person for a business years ago.
That building had rubber roofing, and they had some leaks. They told me
to fix it. Having never worked on them, I had to do some calling until
I found a place that installs as well as sells the materials for them.
They told me exactly what I needed, asked me how much repair (size) was
needed and sold us the materials. It's mostly a special adhesive, and a
cleaner that is needed. The cleaner was Naptha. But I dont remember
the name of the adhesive. Dont skip the cleaner, the patch wont hold.
It really needs to be cleaned till only bare rubber is showing. Then
you apply the adhesive. We got a small roll of the rubber too, for
patching over damaged spots. You may or may not need that.

Once we had all the repair materials, and a (how to) booklet they
provided, it really was not that hard to do. But you need the right
materials. Look for a company that sells the rubber roofing supplies
and contact them. No special tools were needed.

You might find some repair info on the web too.

On 2/2/2013 7:07 PM, TomR wrote:
I am looking for any suggestions or information regarding making repairs
to a rubber roof.

The roof in question is on a small rectangular building (about 20 feet x
35 feet), and the roof itself is shaped sort of like a "Quonset hut". It
is straight on the two sides, and it curves up from one side to the peak
and then curves back down to the other side of the building. Or, to put
it another way, the shape of the roof is like a semi-circle.

There are a couple of short seams that appear to have been repaired in
the past, and those overlapping seams have buckled a little and are
letting water in.

To be honest, I am just looking for a cheap temporary repair or fix for
now. The building needs a lot of work and it is going to be put up for
sale and sold for cheap very soon. It will be obvious and no secret to
the potential buyers that it will need a new roof. But, for now, I would
like to just get the leak sealed to get it through the winter and into
the summer while it is up for sale. The property is in Central New Jersey.

Are there rubber repair patches or some other similar solution that
could be applied to this roof to temporarily repair the seams that are
now leaking?

I got a repair kit from Menards a few years ago.

Oren wrote:
On Sat, 2 Feb 2013 20:07:27 -0500, "TomR" wrote:

I am looking for any suggestions or information regarding making
repairs to a rubber roof.

The roof in question is on a small rectangular building (about 20
feet x 35 feet), and the roof itself is shaped sort of like a
"Quonset hut". It is straight on the two sides, and it curves up
from one side to the peak and then curves back down to the other
side of the building. Or, to put it another way, the shape of the
roof is like a semi-circle.

There are a couple of short seams that appear to have been repaired
in the past, and those overlapping seams have buckled a little and
are letting water in.

To be honest, I am just looking for a cheap temporary repair or fix
for now. The building needs a lot of work and it is going to be put
up for sale and sold for cheap very soon. It will be obvious and no
secret to the potential buyers that it will need a new roof. But,
for now, I would like to just get the leak sealed to get it through
the winter and into the summer while it is up for sale. The
property is in Central New Jersey.

Are there rubber repair patches or some other similar solution that
could be applied to this roof to temporarily repair the seams that
are now leaking?

Butyl moisture wrap? Adhesive on one side, also called
"bitch-a-thane". Various widths - in a roll.

Samples:


http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...=0-9&sp=-1&sk=

Thanks. That looks like a possible option. I'll have to check into it
more. One issue may be whether it would adhere well to the underlying
rubber roof since it is made primarily to adhere to siding materials.
Another is whether it would be okay when exposed to sunlight on the roof.
Both of these questions came up when I read the online description of one of
the products, shown he

A state-of-the-art 25 mil window flashing tape. The custom film topping is
specifically manufactured to Protecto Wrap specifications with the highest
amount of UV inhibitors possible, giving BT25XL a 120 day exposure time.
BT25XL also has an anti-thermaling additive in the film so it won't wrinkle
when left exposed to the sun. BT25XL meets or exceeds all building codes
including ASTM, AAMA, and ICC.

.. Stop moisture intrusion that causes black mold
.. No special tools needed, peel and stick installation
.. Meets or exceeds all building codes including ASTM 2112
.. The only flashing tape that passed hurricane level windblown rain test
ASTM E331-90
.. Adheres to vinyl, plywood, OSB, foam, metal, aluminum, and masonry
.. Can be left exposed up to 120 days

Nevertheless, it may be an easy, quick, and cheap temporary solution which
is what I need for now.

wrote:
On Sat, 2 Feb 2013 20:07:27 -0500, "TomR" wrote:

I am looking for any suggestions or information regarding making
repairs to a rubber roof.

The roof in question is on a small rectangular building (about 20
feet x 35 feet), and the roof itself is shaped sort of like a
"Quonset hut". It is straight on the two sides, and it curves up
from one side to the peak and then curves back down to the other
side of the building. Or, to put it another way, the shape of the
roof is like a semi-circle.

There are a couple of short seams that appear to have been repaired
in the past, and those overlapping seams have buckled a little and
are letting water in.

To be honest, I am just looking for a cheap temporary repair or fix
for now. The building needs a lot of work and it is going to be put
up for sale and sold for cheap very soon. It will be obvious and no
secret to the potential buyers that it will need a new roof. But,
for now, I would like to just get the leak sealed to get it through
the winter and into the summer while it is up for sale. The
property is in Central New Jersey.

Are there rubber repair patches or some other similar solution that
could be applied to this roof to temporarily repair the seams that
are now leaking?

I worked as a maintenance and repair person for a business years ago.
That building had rubber roofing, and they had some leaks. They told
me to fix it. Having never worked on them, I had to do some calling
until I found a place that installs as well as sells the materials
for them. They told me exactly what I needed, asked me how much
repair (size) was needed and sold us the materials. It's mostly a
special adhesive, and a cleaner that is needed. The cleaner was
Naptha. But I dont remember the name of the adhesive. Dont skip the
cleaner, the patch wont hold. It really needs to be cleaned till only
bare rubber is showing. Then you apply the adhesive. We got a small
roll of the rubber too, for patching over damaged spots. You may or
may not need that.

Once we had all the repair materials, and a (how to) booklet they
provided, it really was not that hard to do. But you need the right
materials. Look for a company that sells the rubber roofing supplies
and contact them. No special tools were needed.

Thanks. It sounds like your situation was similar to mine since I too have
had no experience in working with rubber roofs.

The part where you wrote,

It's mostly a
special adhesive, and a cleaner that is needed. The cleaner was
Naptha. But I dont remember the name of the adhesive. Dont skip the
cleaner, the patch wont hold. It really needs to be cleaned till only
bare rubber is showing. Then you apply the adhesive. We got a small
roll of the rubber too, for patching over damaged spots.

is probably what I need to do.

And, I think you are right that I should check with a place that sells the
rubber roofing supplies and ask them. There are a couple of roofing supply
companies in my area, so I'll see what they suggest.

wrote:
On Sat, 2 Feb 2013 20:07:27 -0500, "TomR" wrote:

I am looking for any suggestions or information regarding making
repairs to a rubber roof.

I worked as a maintenance and repair person for a business years ago.
That building had rubber roofing, and they had some leaks. They told
me to fix it. Having never worked on them, I had to do some calling
until I found a place that installs as well as sells the materials
for them. They told me exactly what I needed, asked me how much
repair (size) was needed and sold us the materials. It's mostly a
special adhesive, and a cleaner that is needed. The cleaner was
Naptha. But I dont remember the name of the adhesive. Dont skip the
cleaner, the patch wont hold. It really needs to be cleaned till only
bare rubber is showing. Then you apply the adhesive. We got a small
roll of the rubber too, for patching over damaged spots. You may or
may not need that.

Once we had all the repair materials, and a (how to) booklet they
provided, it really was not that hard to do. But you need the right
materials. Look for a company that sells the rubber roofing supplies
and contact them. No special tools were needed.

You might find some repair info on the web too.

I also just found this YouTube video about EternaBond EPDM Roof Repair that
looks helpful:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQlDL5DmzUk .

On Sun, 03 Feb 2013 08:55:20 -0600, bud--
wrote:

On 2/2/2013 7:07 PM, TomR wrote:
I am looking for any suggestions or information regarding making repairs
to a rubber roof.

The roof in question is on a small rectangular building (about 20 feet x
35 feet), and the roof itself is shaped sort of like a "Quonset hut". It
is straight on the two sides, and it curves up from one side to the peak
and then curves back down to the other side of the building. Or, to put
it another way, the shape of the roof is like a semi-circle.

There are a couple of short seams that appear to have been repaired in
the past, and those overlapping seams have buckled a little and are
letting water in.

To be honest, I am just looking for a cheap temporary repair or fix for
now. The building needs a lot of work and it is going to be put up for
sale and sold for cheap very soon. It will be obvious and no secret to
the potential buyers that it will need a new roof. But, for now, I would
like to just get the leak sealed to get it through the winter and into
the summer while it is up for sale. The property is in Central New Jersey.

Are there rubber repair patches or some other similar solution that
could be applied to this roof to temporarily repair the seams that are
now leaking?

I got a repair kit from Menards a few years ago.

I never looked, but Menards tends to carry stuff like that. They are
far better than Home Depot and others.
That may be a good place for the OP to look, if there is a Menards
locally.
I know they are not all over the US.

On 2/2/2013 7:07 PM, TomR wrote:


There are a couple of short seams that appear to have been repaired in
the past, and those overlapping seams have buckled a little and are
letting water in.

To be honest, I am just looking for a cheap temporary repair or fix for
now. The building needs a lot of work and it is going to be put up for
sale and sold for cheap very soon. It will be obvious and no secret to
the potential buyers that it will need a new roof. But, for now, I
would like to just get the leak sealed to get it through the winter and
into the summer while it is up for sale. The property is in Central New
Jersey.


If this is an EPDM roof it will look like an innertube. The normal
adhesive for this is a contact cement. If the surfaces have been
contaminated with other junk it might be best to get a 1 or 2 foot wide
strip and contact cement it over the bad installs.

If this is a rubberized Modified Bitumen (it will look a lot like an old
90# rolled roof) roof the normal adhesive is hot tar. There are some
cold patch materials available that will stick to it. Go to a roofing
supply house.

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wrote:
On Sun, 03 Feb 2013 08:55:20 -0600, bud--
wrote:

On 2/2/2013 7:07 PM, TomR wrote:
I am looking for any suggestions or information regarding making
repairs to a rubber roof.

The roof in question is on a small rectangular building (about 20
feet x 35 feet), and the roof itself is shaped sort of like a
"Quonset hut". It is straight on the two sides, and it curves up
from one side to the peak and then curves back down to the other
side of the building. Or, to put it another way, the shape of the
roof is like a semi-circle.

There are a couple of short seams that appear to have been repaired
in the past, and those overlapping seams have buckled a little and
are letting water in.

To be honest, I am just looking for a cheap temporary repair or fix
for now. The building needs a lot of work and it is going to be put
up for sale and sold for cheap very soon. It will be obvious and no
secret to the potential buyers that it will need a new roof. But,
for now, I would like to just get the leak sealed to get it through
the winter and into the summer while it is up for sale. The
property is in Central New Jersey.

Are there rubber repair patches or some other similar solution that
could be applied to this roof to temporarily repair the seams that
are now leaking?

I got a repair kit from Menards a few years ago.

I never looked, but Menards tends to carry stuff like that. They are
far better than Home Depot and others.
That may be a good place for the OP to look, if there is a Menards
locally.
I know they are not all over the US.

I did check and there are no Menard's stores in my state (New Jersey) or
nearby states.

DanG wrote:
On 2/2/2013 7:07 PM, TomR wrote:


There are a couple of short seams that appear to have been repaired
in the past, and those overlapping seams have buckled a little and
are letting water in.

To be honest, I am just looking for a cheap temporary repair or fix
for now. The building needs a lot of work and it is going to be put
up for sale and sold for cheap very soon. It will be obvious and no
secret to the potential buyers that it will need a new roof. But,
for now, I would like to just get the leak sealed to get it through
the winter and into the summer while it is up for sale. The
property is in Central New Jersey.

If this is an EPDM roof it will look like an innertube.

Thanks. I think it is EPDM. It does look like an innertube, and it does
not look like an old 90# rolled roof.

The normal
adhesive for this is a contact cement. If the surfaces have been
contaminated with other junk it might be best to get a 1 or 2 foot
wide strip and contact cement it over the bad installs.

If this is a rubberized Modified Bitumen (it will look a lot like an
old 90# rolled roof) roof the normal adhesive is hot tar. There are
some cold patch materials available that will stick to it.

Go to a
roofing supply house.

I do plan on doing that this week, so I'll see what they say.

I am not sure about the Contact Cement approach, but I can ask at the
roofing supply place.

I also found this YouTube video about "EternaBond EPDM Roof Repair" that
looks like it would work and I posted earlier today:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQlDL5DmzUk .