AdzC Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I am sure there are a few DIY nuts who can help me with this one. My garage roof has been leaking for a while now and the water is dripping through all over the wooden joists and onto the Supe It is a flat roof which and in general looks to be in good condition although there is a long crack which is evidently responsible for my leak. I would like some advice how to seal the crack only or any other suggestions to repair the problem. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 Anybody?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
and1c Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I am sure there are a few DIY nuts who can help me with this one. My garage roof has been leaking for a while now and the water is dripping through all over the wooden joists and onto the Supe It is a flat roof which and in general looks to be in good condition although there is a long crack which is evidently responsible for my leak. I would like some advice how to seal the crack only or any other suggestions to repair the problem. Thanks in advance. Is the flat roof felted? If not whats the covering.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 http://www.silverprint.co.uk/pics/Gaffa-Tape.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 Is the flat roof felted? If not whats the covering.... It looks to me to be felted and then have a grey paint/sealant over it which is where the crack is visible. Not too clued up on these things. http://www.silverprint.co.uk/pics/Gaffa-Tape.jpg Thanks for that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I'd just use some car underseal... its bitumen after all and the same as roofing stuff. i used it on my damaged shed roof. Works a treat. Get it in a tin or in a spray can. Tin is probably best so you can brush it on nice and thick and fill those cracks http://www.4wheelplay.co.uk/product_thumb.php?img=images/IMG_5010373711057.jpg&w=300&h=300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Flat felt roof. They only last for about 10 years. But you can bodge a temporary repair until you get the job done properly. Go to Wickes or B & Q. Buy a sheet of the roofing felt and a big can of roofing bitumen. Wait for a nice dry day. Slap on the bitumen and then nail on the sheet. It'll do for a while. In the mean time get a quote for a proper job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Thanks Chewie. To be honest it doesn't look ten years old. I've just slapped some ISO Flex wet patch repair as it can be applied when wet and I can't wait much longer as the leak is doing my head in. I'll see about getting some quotes but thought I might have a go at priming it then giving it one of these bitumen type coats all over once the weather dries up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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