low pitch roofing(liquid rubber?)
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I have a low pitched shed roof on a house, that currently has roll roofing on it. I have a leak and want to redo the entire roof. Is that liquid rubber a good product? It sounds too good to be true.If not, does anyone know of a good product or solution they could recommend. Thanks, Art
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One of the better ones is Dura-Last, but requires a trained installer, usually one of the better roofing companies.
To do it yourself, there are a variety of roof/walk-on deck products that are fairly easy to install, and the cost runs about $2.35 to $4 per sq. ft.
The one available in one of my local yards is GacoDeck Kit http://www.gacodeckkit.com
Another is Metacrylics http://www.metacrylics.com
EPDM works well. Basically rolled rubber roofing. You can buy a single piece to cover your roof (unless it's a really BIG roof). Not a terribly complex process to put it on. If you are somewhat handy, you could probably do it yourself. Even easier with an assistant.
jt8
Any of those brushable acrylic roofing produsts are only as good as the substrate you're brushing them on. I have used them with some success, but the instructions must be followed to the "T". What is the actual pitch of the roof?
I invented roller blades.
Some of the brush on roof coatings need to have a primer put down first in order for the top coat to adhere properly.
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I have used liquid rubber on a small vestibule addition. $75.00 for a gallon,works well over 3/4" plywood. This is a good solution for small areas, I only had 35 sf to do. If you have a large area I would put down rubber roof .
mike
Art,
I agree with notchman, the Durolast product is superb, I have three jobs on the go with them right now. Their guarantee is probably the best and their enitre system is completely thought through.
Sorry, but I can't agree with the EPDM concept, yes it's cheap, but moves tremendously under temperature changes. But probably the biggest drawback is finding a leak. Many commercial roofers won't even attempt to correct an EPDM leak as it is simply too hard to find and there are continuous callbacks. Don't get me wrong, EPDM is a fantastic material (just look at the door seal on your car and how well it works) it just doesn't make a good roofing membrane.
Hoping that helps
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