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AdzC
10-07-08, 19:23
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.
AdzC
10-07-08, 21:35
Anybody??
and1c
10-07-08, 21:38
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....
Guigsy
10-07-08, 21:38
http://www.silverprint.co.uk/pics/Gaffa-Tape.jpg
AdzC
10-07-08, 21:42
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 :p
Kranz
11-07-08, 00:30
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
Chewie
11-07-08, 14:01
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.
AdzC
11-07-08, 14:30
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.