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Foam roofing

poweRob

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Anyone know any thing about foam roofs?

I got a blister in mine that is leaking and I need to repair it. These ****nut contractors in this town have enough business that they don't give a damn about fixing a blister on someones roof. They just want to replace whole roofs. Not having any luck on DIY youtube vids.
 
poweRob said:
Anyone know any thing about foam roofs?

I got a blister in mine that is leaking and I need to repair it. These ****nut contractors in this town have enough business that they don't give a damn about fixing a blister on someones roof. They just want to replace whole roofs. Not having any luck on DIY youtube vids.
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It's not rocket science pards, so don't over think it. Cut out the leak and patch and seal.

Is it Durafoam?

If it's a small hole just plug and seal it.

Any rubber or poly compatible sealer will work.
 
RetiredUSN said:
It's not rocket science pards, so don't over think it. Cut out the leak and patch and seal.

Is it Durafoam?

If it's a small hole just plug and seal it.

Any rubber or poly compatible sealer will work.
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I was wondering what foam material to use. My roof is foam that then is covered in gravel. the gravel is used to keep the UV from hitting the foam. Where it the UV hits it... that's what causes it to blister. So I wasn't too sure if there are different foam materials that I have to choose from or if it doesn't matter if they interact well together regardless. Just buy the expandable foam cannister? Not sure.

The blister is about a foot long and half as wide. It's big.
 
poweRob said:
I was wondering what foam material to use. My roof is foam that then is covered in gravel. the gravel is used to keep the UV from hitting the foam. Where it the UV hits it... that's what causes it to blister. So I wasn't too sure if there are different foam materials that I have to choose from or if it doesn't matter if they interact well together regardless. Just buy the expandable foam cannister? Not sure.

The blister is about a foot long and half as wide. It's big.
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Post a pic of the blister, and I can tell you exactly how to go about it.

Is it a pitched roof? It will make a difference on what materials.
 
I'll be out on the boat till this afternoon, send me a pic, or let me know if ya got er fixed?
 
The type of foam on the roof can make a difference in the correct treatment of the blistered area. The repair material may be very straightforward, as has been mentioned. You should know whether the foam used on your roof is an open or closed cell foam. Open celled foams can hold a lot of water, and you'll have to remove all the wet foam in that instance. It may be a larger area than the blister itself. Closed cell foams will not hold water within themselves, so the repair in that instance is simple - remove the blister, replace the foam, and reseal it.
 
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