Roof Patches Leak

Sometimes the water shows up at a ceiling spot distant from the leak.

Roof patches leak.

Scan for water damage. Henry 208r rubberized wet patch roof leak repair sealant is a premium sbs rubber modified sealant for sealing roof leaks on wet or dry surfaces. Pull off the old rubber roofing from the cut area. It may not.

It is especially easy to spread in cold temperatures. With the addition of liquid rubber this flexible high performance plastic cement provides a superior watertight bond that will stop problem leaks for good. How to find the leak. Small nail holes left behind from old vents satellite dish brackets or anything previously attached to the roof can allow water to enter and cause damage for years before leaking is noticed.

Locate the source of the leak on the roof then use a utility knife to slice through the rubber roof around the suspected trouble spot. This long lasting rubberized repair is specially formulated to penetrate deep into damaged areas and stop roof leaks instantly. Often water runs to openings in the vapor barrier such as at ceiling light fixtures. If your ceiling has a plastic vapor barrier between the drywall and the attic insulation push the insulation aside and look for flow stains on the plastic.

If you have exposed fiberglass. Locate the area where water is leaking through your ceiling. The secret is penetrex a unique penetrating oil that reaches deep into the crack and forms a complete seal. Some roof leaks are tough to locate.

Have one person enter the attic. It patches holes and cracks even in a driving rain or under water and is so versatile it can be used in wet or dry hot or cold conditions. Use a dust mask.