How to Fix a Flat Roof Yourself

How to Fix a Flat Roof Yourself

Sometimes you don’t have to rely on roofing repair companies to do your work for you; some certain minor repairs and fixes can be done by yourself and will only require a handful of tools and little knowledge about roofing repairs. Here is an easy roof sealing repair for your roof at home.

Step 1: If you want to fix the paint off your roof, you might want to dry and thoroughly sweep the surface to avoid having dust and debris in your primer once you start sealing. Use a paint scraper for this step.


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Tip: Any debris you leave on the surface will hinder the bond you want to achieve when sealing.

Step 2: Prime. Any primer will do; use a roller brush to cover the entire area with ease. To do so, get your roller brush and carefully dip it into the can of primer. Don’t put generous amounts of primary onto the brush, or it will drip and make your project look awful. Let it dry once everything is covered.

Tip: Don’t go berserk when priming your roof surface; you may want as little of a primer as you should in your roof.

Step 3: Seal. Once the primed surface is dry, the next part is sealing the entire roof. The steps are the same as the second step. Be sure to cover all the roof’s surfaces when sealing to avoid moisture from getting in on the roof.

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I’m Eric Brophy, a carpenter and homebuilder with 16 years experience doing the job right, the old-fashioned way. What they used to say is true — measure twice, cut once. If you plan out a project from the start, with blueprints, a bill of materials, the whole nine yards, you may seem to be wasting time at the start, but it’s time saved on having to do the job again when it just doesn’t fit. Whether you’re building in the city or off the grid, ground-up or touch-up, I can guarantee you’ll find home improvement tips for your next DIY project at home.

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