Seam repair
Open laps are resealed with seam tape with lap sealant at the edges.
Flat Roofing
Rubber Roof Repair Midland Park, NJ
A roofer in Midland Park can repair a rubber roof by cleaning and priming the EPDM, then sealing open seams, punctures and torn flashing with rubber cover tape and lap sealant, so the roof stays watertight for more seasons. Call (551) 370-0731 to reach a local roofer.
Most EPDM leaks come from a short list of problems. Seams lead the list, since older EPDM roofs were often seamed with liquid adhesive that breaks down over time. Punctures and failed flashing at walls, curbs and vents round out the usual causes.
Shrinkage is a problem specific to rubber roofs. 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.
Please do not reach for a can of tar. Petroleum-based patches attack the rubber and have to be scraped off before a real repair. In the meantime, catch drips in a bucket and keep off a wet, slippery roof.
Rubber Roof Repair is often paired with rubber roof installation and flat roof repair, depending on the cause.
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Call nowThe process
How rubber roof repair works
Here is how a roofer usually handles a rubber roof repair.
Find the leak
The roofer checks every seam, flashing detail, pipe boot and the roof edge, probing laps for loose spots. Wet insulation under the leak is checked with a moisture meter or a small core.
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
A rubber primer is applied and given time to dry to the touch. This step is what lets the patch bond chemically to aged rubber.
Seal the damage
A rubber patch extends well past the damage, gets rounded corners and is rolled to remove air. Corners and penetrations use flexible uncured flashing.
Reseal the seams
Open seams are cleaned, primed and covered with seam tape or a cover strip along their full length. Lap sealant is applied along exposed edges and T-joints.
Fix shrinkage
Shrunk membrane at walls and curbs is released and reflashed with new rubber. The top of the flashing is fastened and sealed.
What is included
What rubber roof repair covers
Tear repair
Damaged rubber is covered with new membrane with rounded corners.
Coating
A rubber-compatible coating can follow repairs to add years to the roof.
Shrinkage repair
Stretched corners are cut free and patched so the roof can move.
Penetration flashing
Cracked pipe boots and vent flashing are replaced sealed at the base.
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EPDM Roof Repair Midland Park, NJ
Repairing EPDM is simple in concept but unforgiving of shortcuts. The rubber must be clean and dry, the primer must be scrubbed in and allowed to flash off and the patch must be rolled firmly so it bonds across its whole surface. Lap sealant finishes the edges.
Weather matters for EPDM repairs in Midland Park, since primers and adhesives need dry conditions and mild temperatures to bond. If a leak cannot wait, a temporary fix holds until a permanent repair is possible. Temporary seals are not a substitute for a primed patch.
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Rubber Roof Replacement Midland Park, NJ
There comes a point where patching an EPDM roof stops being worth it. 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.
Replacement options include new EPDM or a heat-welded membrane like TPO. A tear-off is needed if the insulation is wet or there are already two layers. In Midland Park, ask for both options so you can compare.
Local help
Rubber Roof Repair Near Me
In Midland Park, EPDM is one of the most common membranes on low slope sections of homes. Homes in Midland Park and nearby places including Waldwick, Ridgewood, Allendale and Glen Rock 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.
Need rubber roof repair around Midland Park? Call (551) 370-0731 for a Midland Park roofer who serves the towns around it too.
What the local climate does to a roof
Winters here are long and cold, with snow on the roof for weeks at a time and plenty of nights below freezing. When warm attic air melts the snow, the meltwater runs down and freezes again at the eaves, building ice dams that push water up under the shingles. Strong coastal storms push rain into every weak spot at the flashing and valleys. Most homeowners in Midland Park, NJ have the roof checked in the fall and again after the snow melts.
Why call
Why act early
Drier ceilings
Small roof problems caught early usually stay small repairs.
Local knowledge
Roofers in Midland Park know the roof types and weather wear common in local homes.
Clear next steps
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Rubber Roof Repair questions
Should I coat my EPDM roof?
A coating can extend the life of aging EPDM. Repairs and a compatible primer come first, then the coating. Coatings do not fix wet insulation.
Why is my rubber roof pulling away from the wall?
EPDM shrinks slowly as it ages. The shrinking membrane tugs at the perimeter and bridges across corners. New flashing and termination bar fix it.
How long does a rubber roof last?
A well installed EPDM roof commonly lasts 20 to 30 years. 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. The roofer scrubs the area with membrane cleaner, applies primer, lets it flash off, then presses down a patch with rounded corners and rolls it firmly. Lap sealant finishes the edges.
Is roof cement safe for an EPDM roof?
Asphalt-based products damage rubber roofing. The petroleum in them breaks down rubber and blocks real patches from sticking. A proper repair uses rubber-specific primer and tape.
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Often needed together
Rubber Roof Installation
EPDM rubber roof installation with the right thickness, attachment method and flashing details, with as few seams as the roof allows.
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Repairs for leaking flat roofs, from punctures and seams to clogged drains and wet insulation, after the real leak source is found, not guessed.
Learn moreRoof Coating
Silicone, acrylic and other liquid coatings that renew aging flat, low-slope and metal roofs, after the seams and blisters are repaired.
Learn moreRoof Leak Repair
Leak repairs that fix the entry point, not just the ceiling stain, before wet decking and insulation turn into rot.
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