Use this Flat Roof Coating to Repair/Fix leaks| Extend EPDM Rubber Roof Life | SUPER SILICONE SEAL
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- This Roof Coating will REPAIR water LEAKS on ROOFS. Fixing leaky Rubber ROOF stopped water leaks. Watch how I saved the owner from having to replace this roof. Even Roofing Contractors don't know this secret. A Do It Yourself Repair. This method will extend your flat roofing rubber by 5 - 10 years. There is no need to call Roofing Contractors to do any roof repair. To buy Turbo Poly Seal or Super Silicone Seal - bergstromm.com/. This method can be applied to metal roofs, torch-down roofs, EPDM Rubber Roofs, and TPO Roofs.
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In this video, you will see the following:
1. The heat difference from a black rubber roof to a white-coated rubber roof
2. Flexibility test between roofing products
3. Best practice to save your rubber roof
4. How to calculate the cost of repairing your own roof per square feet
5. Tools you need for roofing repairs
6. The importance of a protective coating against Ultraviolets and heat
0:00 How to save an EPDM Rubber Roof
0:28 Seam Tape destroyed by heat
0:44 Roof Temp over 180 F
1:06 Rubber is very thin
1:17 Explaining the concept
1:40 No need to clean thoroughly
1:57 Proof that SSS sticks well
2:35 What other Roofers do
2:50 How to repair seam with SSS
3:54 Painting Seems to extend the life
4:47 Old Silicone Coated Roof
5:44 Flexibility Test between products
7:00 Showing Stretchability
7:36 How much 1 Gal covers
10:30 End
This is one of the best videos to get knowledge on rubber roofing that can help you make decisions on your next flat roof repair.
You can avoid the expense of a new Rubber Flat Roof if you would only follow the instructions in this video. Learn from the experience of The Flat Roof Doctor to make the proper decision.
EPDM Rubber Roofs are known to leak within 5 years of installation. The best practice would be to protect every seam and flashing from the heat and ultraviolet rays. This way you will extend your EPDM Roof life expectancy. Coating the seams with Super Silicone Seal from Bergstromm.com will reduce the heat on all the seams and at the same time protect the cover tape from ultraviolet degradation.
The cost is very low when you do this repair within a few years of the installation of your rubber roof. A five-gallon pale of Super Silicone Seal will cost approximately $400 and a 6" roller and handle and you can cover all the seams on a fairly large EPDM Rubber roof.
How to repair or extend the life of an EPDM Rubber Roof:
1. Brush clean all the seams with a stiff bristle brush to remove debris and dust that has caked on
2. Use a leaf blower to remove dust and debris
3. Buy Super Silicone Seal from Bergstromm.com
4. Shake the pale or stir with a paint stirrer
5. Apply one coat of Super Silicone Seal with a six-inch roller
6. Apply a second coat the following day
By following these steps above you will extend your roof's life and eliminate repairs in the future.
The super Silicone Seal bonds to the EPDM and reduces the heat by 50% on any sunny day. In the video, you will see where I measured the heat and in some areas, the roof temperature was 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dude ! Again....you amazed me ! I just commented on another of your videos a couple hours ago about about another of your applications and this one is just as awesome.... 15 years flat roofing never heard of this stuff ....gonna try this as well as the modified right over a built up ...good video and thanks for all the good info !!!!
In my opinion, a flat roof should always be finished white. It will suffer much less thermal expansion / contraction, and will last much longer. Also, it makes life easer for your AC. I have used a similar product 5 years ago on my roof (modified bitumen), and we have managed to reclaim the top floor of the house during the summer, which was getting too hot for practical use.
Thank you so much, Flat Roof Doctor🙏We will try it on our roof🙏🙏 Take care! We wish you good health, tranquility and love always🙏
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Flat Roof Doctor you make excellent, helpful, informative videos! TYSM!
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Good stuff
Thanks! Yes it's time for me to get this project at the top of my list!
I own rent houses…. Your videos save the day time and time again!
Thanks!
I love this video!!! Thank you for helping me with all of your knowledge!!!
You are so welcome!
Thks for the video. Right now I'm killing myself scrubbing the hell out of some epdm with epdm wash and a broom. Just scrubbing it. The project foreman says the silicone will not stick unless it is 100 percent clean. Seeing this video makes me think he probably don't know as much as he thinks he does. Thank u maestro for the never stop posting.
Thank You for your videos and keeping other commercial roofers in business.
Yep he is right as rain !! I have done this to my roof
thanks
Thank you for letting us know. I love you
The lack of any professionalism in this video is great! No BS, this guy is just trying to help us out. I'm buying this product!
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I agree, this guy shows how to fix on budget, without taking out a mortgage to do so, and over spending, he is showing a lot, without talking all day waffling on about crap nobody needs to hear, I like this guy, watching more from this guy, learning a lot, thanks for sharing the inside trade tips and years of real on the job experience 👍🏻
Really good video. I like how you did various tests.
Welcome
Great job I will do it exactly like you thank you so much for doing it to help us
I have a roof drain behind a parapet wall that is leaking. I believe there is cap sheet up there. I could use this silicone-based sealer on the cap sheet what would you suggest around the drain? Thank you
Great Job!
Thank you so much for the information. I will put it to good use.
I am glad to help
Will this product be able to help fix leaking roof such as drips in ceiling and such?
Awesome brother thanks
Great advice great video Thanks
Clearly I see why you’re the roof doctor do you seen a thing or two so you know I think A thing or two❤ ❤❤
This video will help everyone with an EPDM Rubber Roof. The consequences are really bad if you do nothing. If you watch this video you will have a good understanding of what is happening and what you can do to prevent your EPDM Rubber Roof from deteriorating any further.
Flat Roof Doctor That silicone looks a lot easier to spread than the silicone I use so it might be a little bit thinner I’m assuming what brands do you recommend using? Great video by the way
Can I use this process on the inside of a wood gutter?
Could you recommend another brand similar to this?
Hello Flat Roof Doctor - Can the Bergstrom Industries Super Silicone Seal put/apply over a flat-foam roof like in the area of Nevada and Arizona?
Thank you Sir 👍👍
Do you think this silicone is better than Henrys tropicool for TPO flat Roof ?
Thank you!
Would flex seal work? Atleast for sealing leak around drain/vent?
I have a flat roof in Georgia that has a spray foam on top, its been leaking. Roofer said all of the roof needs to be removed. what is a good inexpensive repair since we have home on the market. but want it to last for a few years.
I have a bout 1 square foot of my rv roof that turned from white to dry black and it's EPDM. Is it safe to use this?
Thank you 👌👌 know I know what to buy 😘😘
My pleasure 😊
If you change the color of the seam it will reflect the heat. Even on the top of my truck this has worked.
Also epdm and tpo are 2 of the better roofs you can get if you know how to install them you can get up to a 35 year warranty on them and the pvc is better then both of them
Wow Amazing!
Thank you! Cheers!
Will this bond to an existing rubber roof that already has an aluminum paint?
Thanks for sharing these super informative and well made videos!🙂
Yes it will, it will bond to anything, just clean up dirt, dust it any debris first and to make the painting much easier since a few people are in a rush to do it make sure it’s dry completely
Hello thanks for the video information
What’s store 🏬 have the material for patch roof
Dear roof Dr…..I live in a metal barndo, my late husband sealed all the edges and roof and windows with silicone that is now leaking everywhere…do you recommend me using the turbo seal for these leaks or the super silicone? Thanks in advance and God bless.☺️
how would the flex seal do if it had the mesh tape in it?
How does this compare to elastomeric coatings?
Thank you so much sr
What is the name of the product you are using ?
Please let me know I've in fla &always try to extent my flat roofs. Just found 2 leaks & need to fix it ASAP. Thank you
thanks for info
This was the time to remove, repair all bubbling up areas, and than do the sealing ,now it's going to last longer.
liked the video just for that train part at the end lol
lol stupid me, waiting for a train. Looking back now, that was all a waste of time. People don't want to watch stupid stuff at the end of an video. Wasting there time
Is this white seal after fixing seams ok on aluminum roof?
I like the tests. I trust yours before the BS on tv.
Thanks man. I really try to be unbiased and very open in what I do. Thanks for your comment
I just used a similar product here in the states from apoc called eterna kote 100% silicone. I cleaned all the seams with acetone and taped them with self sealing, fleece topped seam tape where needed, then scrubbed the entire roof and put on two coats of this stuff, over 1000sqft.
It seems like some really great stuff. We’ll see how it lasts. But the heat difference is phenomenal so far!!
In full sun it’s cool to the touch!!
Oh man 1,000 sq ft you must’ve paid allot for those buckets
How did this hold up? Thinking about coating my entire roof with it.
@@RX-8GT yeah but nothing close to replacing the roof, I paid about $385-$400 per bucket and used 4-5 of them. I haven’t been up there for a while but there’s no more leaking. I’ll go up in the next few weeks to clean the drain before the peak of summer and inspect it all. I don’t foresee any problems, I hope.
@@lindsyjolley8215 I haven’t been up there lately, but I haven’t had any more leaking. I’ll go up in the next week or two to make sure the drain is clear and I’ll inspect everything and update you.
Where can we buy this product (Super Silicone Seal) ?
Hello Roof Doctor I have a flat roof gravel on it is this product going to work on it and how please reply thanks
Where do you purchase the fleece at? Been looking can't find where that product is... 🤔🤔
@6:44 AH. Comes with the Silicone Seal repair kit.
whats something similar to super silicone seal cuz i've been to home depot and they don't have that
Thank you please give us in name of the product and tools so we knew what to buy and what is name of the tape you use excuse me but I am naive or new to this kind of stuff thanks you are great 👍
How can I know what kind of roof I have. Heat was used to apply it in 2003. Mine isn't leaking yet
where can I buy this product (Super Silicone Seal) ?
very good intell
Thanks, Myron. It took days to put this video together. The end shots took 4 hours. Every time a train passed by, I was not ready. Anyway, I am glad you found it informative.
This video will help many that have aging EPDM Rubber Roofs. There is no need to replace it because leaks. Leaks can be repaired easily, and then coating all the seams will do wonders. If you see the heat generated on a EPDM Rubber Roof, you will take action soon.
Hi great work 👍 what is the paper you are using, is call fleece what? Thank you for your knowledge.
I had the same question. I think he's using polyester fleece. Specifically Bergstrom's "Poly Fleece". bergstromm.com/
wow! i am glad i found your site! how can i use this super silicone to deal with leaking angled epdm roof where the rubber has lifted off the substrate?
Where do we purchase this material
Put the fleece on top of where the rubber has lifted and paint or you can peel the rubber that lifted, put a patch (optional) and paint over
Hi, i will like to know if they sale this product for Canada Country if not can you tell me which the best product to repair metal roof for Canada country ? thank's for your help !
I’m not sure when it’s too late to use this method, where Can I send you some pics of the flat roof that needs repair?
What kind of warranty is given to customers on this type of repair?
Can we use any 100% silicone roofing product from a big box store? Because the one you talk about in this video is 2-3 times the price as others at menards.
not all silicones are equal
How do we reconstruction mud roofing with this idea in simple
3:03 what do you call that white tape? Can you tell me brand name & model number of that tape? Thanks
good
Please I Wana ask. I want to coat the whole roof and seal it. it has wrinkles and some open seals. Can I use this product all over the roof. Use the product plus the poly fleece sheet for the open seams and use just the silicone paint for the enter roof. Will this be same as coating using bitumen roof sealer. Also does this also provide the solar reflective coating as well.
I do not recommend coating entire roofs until leaks are solved. Wrinkles mean that the membrane must have pulled away somewhere to make up the wrinkle. Most likely at the wall somewhere. The leaks will be somewhere at the flashing. Maybe some seams popped loose with the tension on the membrane.
In any event, fix the seams and flashing 1 st with Turbo poly Seal. Once you are 100% satisfied there are no leaks, then you could coat the roof to protect against ultraviolets and to extend the life of the roof
Make sure your roof is still adhering to the substrate very solidly! I did this and my glue gave way and all that money was for nothing!
Wow that stuff is awsome!, I need some of that!.
Is the super silicone good for an rv roof that is 15 years old but still in good shape?
yes, indeed
Thank you. Good practical suggestions and tricks for the flat roof.
Similar Recent Case, i.e. 10 yrs old house has a wood deck over a flat roof, covered with an asphalt rolled roof over the garage. Now he found few deck board problem and want to rebuild the new wood deck or do major repair on deck. Roof is still holding fine but I suggest him to address the rolled roof life span (asphalt rolled roof life 10-15 yrs) before spend money for the new deck. Now my question is can he- 1) resurface the current asphalt rolled roof with liquid rubber or silicone seal? 2) Install second layer of rubber EPDM roll or same asphalt roll over the existing old asphalt roll. Please give your expert input. Thanks.
Ok, thanks for the questions
1.Always redo the roof before putting a new deck down. Almost always unless it is a Torch Down
2.Roll Roofing (asphalt Paper like material) is the worst type of roofing material to put on any roof. Never ever do that.
3. If it is a Rolled Roofing material, then you have to strip it off. People mistake Torch Down Roofing material for Rolled Roofing. Make sure because you could have a Torch Down, which is the best. ( To test is to try and tear of a small piece off at a corner. If it tears, it is Roll Roofing, if it stretch slightly, and won't tear, then you know it is a Torch Down.
4. If it is Torch Down, then you can put a new deck over the existing roof. Just make sure the flashing around the posts are in good shape
5. Never use EPDM for any roofing
I have a brai roof. It's a torch down material with like sand like material on it. It's a flat roof in New Mexico. Can I use this silicon material to apply to the seams where the sheets of brai meet and torched down? My roof is old and I cannot get a roofer to help me till August. Please help
You have to use a polyester fleece everywhere where the transition is.
CAN I APPLY OVER A TORCH DOWN ROOF
I have a seam in a roof I need to fix. It’s actually made from old mining belt. Which is rubber. It’s not exactly the same rubber as this. It’s thick. Will this work on it? I need to know.
I am pretty sure SSS will work.
I love your videos! I need to ask if you can use this same patch method and product on a torch down roof? I need to do some repairs and extend the life of my torch down (modified bitumen). About ten years ago we applied GACO rubberized roof coating and it was working awesome. Can I put this product over the GACO to add another layer of protection? The GACO is finally starting to peel in the corners by the scupper holes. Also, I have a few seams around a vent that are needing to be patched. I would love to hear your thoughts. Should I use this product, the asphalt emulsion and webbing or what. I am in Washington State and it rains a lot here!
Hi Sarah - Yes you can. But make sure you use the fleece where any repairs have to be made first. Over cracks, open seams. If the membrane has severe spider cracks, then this would be an excellent way to extend the life of the roof.
Thank you for the quick reply! I want to get the most out of my roof so I truly appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Do you think I need to remove the GACO roof coating I already have on or just recoat over it for another layer of protection. I don't want to run into something not adhering to the GACO roof coat I already have on. Thanks!
Where to get the fleece and name, please!
Dear Flat Roof Doctor,
Can I use Super Silicone on a bare concrete roof that is spalling?
Yes but you might need more silicone than you would need on a smoother surface, rougher surface tend to suck the material
Can you do the whole roof with that
What is epm or epn ??
at 5:13 on your video, there is an apparent crack just above your hand on the silicone coating. Please address that, am I not seeing it clearly?
A massive multi national roofing company I just started working for said they dont do any torching anymore. Just peel and stick. What are your thoughts on this?
Read what the manufacturer specifies. Peel and stick are only to be used on low-sloped roofs. It is not to be used on completely flat roofs. Even on low sloped roofs, you may have to torch the end seams.
Wow! Super silicone really works, you’ve made such a great product! Keep up the great work.
Thank you, sweetheart. I am glad you are back from Mexico. We will see each other in 2 weeks from now. I can't wait. We will meet at Pensacola.
Anyone reading this, Ali and I got married 2 months ago. She has been helping to make videos on roofing with me. She is really inspiring. Watch her video we made on window flashing. For being scared of heights, 30 ft up to a window was a very hard thing for her. Here is her channel link ua-cam.com/channels/LNkZWtlaa6iPueU-Ob0k3g.html
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The right way to do it you would prime it and put 9 inch peel and stick thats the right way by manufacturer standers and its not the heat that make those bubbles it because water go under the 6 inch peel and stick and froze
It's actually not freezing that causes the bubbles.... it's the water "bubbling". I have some roofing that I started a few months ago.... it has bubbles where the water got stuck under. It has not been winter yet. The water evaporates / boils and expands into a gas.
Looks pretty good I wonder how long that would hold tho
As long as its either rolled on or brushed on, it should hold for over 7 years easy. Spray on would not be s as good.
I have a leak around a roof drain behind the parapet wall. Will this work to extend the life of the cap sheet? And what would you recommend for revealing around the drain?? Thank You
@@dannylee5588 put some around the roof drain
We put tar on a EPDM roof. DO we need to pull up the tar before applying this silicone seal ?
Tar is not compatible with EPDM. It could damage the synthetic rubber. Yes yu need to remove the tar and clean the EPDM with a solvent before adding silicone
I have nothing on my roof what do I do first??
Flat Roof Doctor
I have large project.
I would like your advice.
Please send me a direct way to get in touch with you
Thanks
Hi Flat roof doctor ☺️
Thank you so much for the video I have only one question and I really really appreciate it if you can give me a answer Where I can buy that product ????
I have Plans to do same as you show in 350sgft roof located in Fort Lauderdale , South Florida Where sunny area with strong rain 🌧 in summer and Humid
Sorry that the link was not with the video. Here is the link for Super Silicone Seal bergstromm.com/
@@FlatRoofDoctor thank you . One more questions before I order what is good for modified bitumen 450 sgft flat roof ?
Super Silicone Seal or Turbo PolySeal ?
Would it be good to just repaint it with one of these two products and extra patches in conection?
I have flat roof make from modified bitumen and have leak , not shure where in conection with regulare tile roof or ventilation pipe. Did my idea work?
Thank you for helping me to understand !!
Quick question flat roof Dr after say 15 years of the life expectancy of this Super Silicone Seal can you just apply another layer over it or would you have to replace the whole roof before you can apply another layer of this stuff to it?
yes you can
When is it too late and can’t use this method on a flat roof, please??
I have pics of my flat roof to show you, thanks!!
My insurance company wants me to reseal my flat roof. Can I use this product and just paint it on? I like the fact that it's white.
I read everywhere that silicone should not be used on EPDM. Is this true?
Yes this guy is a hack never put coating on a rubber roof please
Also 95 pecent of the time thw leaks are coming from holes in the roof not the seams
Could you show how to seal rubber roofing to a brick wall how to seal it rubber to a big wall to stop the leak coming down of the wall my name is Howard Collier
cant find that in the USA in minnesota
You probably never learned to read. I forgot "minnesota" If you got the Bergstromm's website, it clearly says in many places that it is sold online only. If you can read this, it might help you. When I get a chance one day, I'll put a word in to Minnesota's education department and let them know they need to step it up.
Just pulling your leg. Have a nice day and thanks for the comment
Use Conklin Roofing systems manufacture warranty up to 18 years!
Thanks, Abner, I haven't heard of them before. I'll do a research
@@FlatRoofDoctor They are great! I install them,they are a direct sales company anything I can help you with email me at abnermillerroof@gmail.com
just 18 years?
You can get the same stuff at Lowe's for 229
$229 For a gallon?
All you need is to cover EPDM with gravel (ballast). It will protect EPDM from UV and extreme heat! Just do it right and it will last you +50 years without any kind of maintenance.
not so, I have seen so many EPDM roofs with ballast that had piles and piles of stone moved around just to get and find the leaks. The glue never lasts. It becomes a nightmare when you try to repair a leaky roof with stone on it
@@FlatRoofDoctor Yes, stone gets moved in snowy climates. Either by snow itself of snow removal procedure. But it is same case for both EPDM and bitumen. Both should be ballasted!! And repairs for both are painful. But for roofs with ballast you do not need to any repairs for +30 years! And it is down to contractor what he prefers - torch with gas cylinder and hose, or electric welder.
What you are showing here got nothing to do with roofing. It is some DIY glue-on rubber. Done this way neither bitumen nor EPDM will last.
Well done flat roof with right slope, drainage and ballast gives you at lest 30 years leak free lifespan for both bitumen and EPDM. And this is in climates which experience mild winter winter with plenty of 0*C crossovers which force water in every possible hole. EPDM is newer then bitumen so naturally has less "in real life" experience but so far +30 years with no leaks shows that is equally good with bitumen.
@@FlatRoofDoctor Other thing... do not use glue! Glue is good for DIY shed repair! For commercial contracts you must go with welding! Welds as long as UV protected with ballast will last as long as rest of the sheet!
Can you use this on torch down?
On the granulated surface of Torch Down. not on plain Torch Down
@@FlatRoofDoctor is granulated modified bitumen?
How to seal rubble to a brick wall so it won’t leak
#stopthekosing
This or flex seal?
Flex Seal does not come with Polyester fleece which is crucial for any repair
EPDM Seams and walls are terrible but schools like them .rocks thrown by kids don't effect them much with insulation
You prefer Super Silicon Seal or Turbo Poly Seal?
Sorry for late reply - Watch this video at this time where I show the difference - ua-cam.com/video/IgIz8s8UwTk/v-deo.html 13:34 - Comparing between Turbo Poly Seal and Super Silicone Seal
18:17 - The Secret for Success repairing a Metal Roof
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many thanks, I broke a bone in my foot. So for weeks I was hurting. The flip flops provided some comfort