Tear repair
Punctures get a primed rubber patch rolled for a full bond.
Flat Roofing
Rubber Roof Repair Pequannock, NJ
Most leaking rubber roofs in Pequannock can be repaired, since EPDM patches bond well when the surface is cleaned and primed properly, once the actual leak point is located. Dial (862) 458-0110 to talk with a local roofer about the leak.
Most EPDM leaks come from a short list of problems. Seams are first on the list, especially on older roofs where the sheets were glued together with liquid splice adhesive that dries out and lets the laps peel open. Next come punctures from foot traffic, branches or dropped tools, and flashing that tears where the membrane meets walls, curbs and pipes.
EPDM also shrinks as it ages. The membrane pulls away from walls and corners as it shrinks, stretching the flashing until it splits. Lasting repairs relieve the stretch and add fresh flashing material.
Avoid one common shortcut before the roofer arrives. Petroleum-based patches attack the rubber and have to be scraped off before a real repair. For now, protect the inside, avoid the roof in wet weather and write down when the leak shows up.
Many rubber roof repair calls in Pequannock also turn up a need for rubber roof installation or flat roof repair.
Dealing with this in Pequannock, NJ right now? Call (862) 458-0110 and describe the problem to a roofer who works in Pequannock.
Call nowThe process
How rubber roof repair works
Here is how a roofer usually handles a rubber roof repair.
Inspect the roof
The inspection traces the leak from the stain back to seams, flashing and penetrations. If insulation is wet, it is cut out and replaced before patching.
Surface prep
Old rubber is washed and scrubbed until the surface is clean and dry. Incompatible old patches come off before anything new goes on.
Priming
EPDM primer is scrubbed into the surface and allowed to flash off until it is tacky but not wet. This step is what lets the patch bond chemically to aged rubber.
Patching
A rubber patch extends well past the damage, gets rounded corners and is rolled to remove air. Uncured flashing is used around pipes and corners because it stretches to fit.
Fix the laps
Peeling seams are stripped clean and sealed again with primer and tape. Lap sealant protects the edges.
Wall flashing
Shrunk membrane at walls and curbs is released and reflashed with new rubber. A termination bar holds the new flashing in place.
What is included
Repairs a rubber roofer can handle
Surface renewal
A rubber-compatible coating can follow repairs to add years to the roof.
Pipe boots
Pipes and vents get new rubber flashing for a tight seal.
Shrinkage repair
Shrunk edges get new flashing to stop tears at the perimeter.
Lap sealing
Peeling seams are cleaned, primed and taped with lap sealant at the edges.
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EPDM Roof Repair Pequannock, NJ
EPDM roof repair follows a strict sequence: clean, prime, patch, roll and seal. Dirt, moisture or skipped primer are the usual reasons an EPDM patch fails. Edges then get lap sealant for extra protection.
Weather matters for EPDM repairs in Pequannock, since primers and adhesives need dry conditions and mild temperatures to bond. In an emergency, a temporary seal can stop water until conditions allow a proper patch. A proper patch should follow as soon as possible.
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Rubber Roof Replacement Pequannock, NJ
Rubber roof replacement makes sense when repairs are no longer keeping up. If the roof has many patches and still leaks, or the insulation is wet in many places, replacement is the better choice. A moisture scan shows how much is still dry.
A new rubber roof can go back on as EPDM, or the roof can switch to TPO or PVC. Recovering may be an option over one dry layer, while wet areas require removal. For a Pequannock home, an honest assessment saves money in the long run.
Local help
Rubber Roof Repair Near Me
Around Pequannock, rubber roofing is found on additions, carports and flat roofs that have been in place for years. Homes in Pequannock and nearby places including Pompton Plains, Lincoln Park, Towaco and Riverdale get the most from an EPDM roof when seams and flashing are checked every year or two, which keeps small leaks from becoming big ones.
For rubber roof repair in Pequannock, NJ or nearby towns like Pompton Plains, Lincoln Park, Towaco and Riverdale, call (862) 458-0110 to reach a roofer who covers your street.
Roofs in this climate
Winters here are long and cold, with snow on the roof for weeks at a time and plenty of nights below freezing. Heat escaping from the attic melts snow on the upper roof, and the water refreezes at the colder eaves, which is how ice dams form and back water up under the shingles. Strong coastal storms push rain into every weak spot at the flashing and valleys. Most homeowners in Pequannock, NJ have the roof checked in the fall and again after the snow melts.
Why call
Why fix it now
Smaller repairs
Small roof problems caught early usually stay small repairs.
Roofers who know Pequannock
Roofers in Pequannock know the roof types and weather wear common in local homes.
Know what happens next
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Common questions about rubber roof repair
What is the lifespan of an EPDM roof?
Rubber roofs often last two to three decades. Thicker membranes, good seams and regular inspections push it toward the longer end. Timely repairs to seams and flashing help it get there.
How is a rubber roof patched?
A proper EPDM patch is a cleaned, primed and rolled repair. Cover tape with rounded corners goes over primed rubber and is rolled for a full bond. Lap sealant finishes the edges.
Should I coat my EPDM roof?
Coating is an option for a sound EPDM roof. Repairs and a compatible primer come first, then the coating. A coating is not a fix for an active leak.
Can I use roofing tar on a rubber roof?
Tar and asphalt roof cement should never go on EPDM. The petroleum in them breaks down rubber and blocks real patches from sticking. A proper repair uses rubber-specific primer and tape.
What causes EPDM to pull away from the edges?
EPDM shrinks slowly as it ages. The shrinking membrane tugs at the perimeter and bridges across corners. New flashing and termination bar fix it.
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Often needed together
Rubber Roof Installation
Installing rubber roofing on flat and low slope roofs, from adhesive and seam tape to wall flashing and edge metal, with as few seams as the roof allows.
Learn moreFlat Roof Repair
Flat roof repairs matched to the membrane, whether EPDM, TPO, PVC, modified bitumen or built-up, with the patch made from material that bonds to what is there.
Learn moreRoof Coating
Silicone, acrylic and other liquid coatings that renew aging flat, low-slope and metal roofs, as an option before a full tear-off.
Learn moreRoof Leak Repair
Stopping water at the pipe boots, flashing, valleys and nail holes where roofs actually leak, before wet decking and insulation turn into rot.
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