Roof Patches Leak

Locate the area where water is leaking through your ceiling.

Roof patches 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. How to find the leak. Use a dust mask. A revolutionary advancement in roof patching and repair.

The secret is penetrex a unique penetrating oil that reaches deep into the crack and forms a complete seal. This long lasting rubberized repair is specially formulated to penetrate deep into damaged areas and stop roof leaks instantly. Pull off the old rubber roofing from the cut area. 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.

Often water runs to openings in the vapor barrier such as at ceiling light fixtures. If you have exposed fiberglass. 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. Have one person enter the attic.

Some roof leaks are tough to locate. 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. Sometimes the water shows up at a ceiling spot distant from the leak. With the addition of liquid rubber this flexible high performance plastic cement provides a superior watertight bond that will stop problem leaks for good.

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. It may not.