Rubber Roofing

The Pros and Cons of Rubber Roofing

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

The use of rubber as a roofing material on flat roofed homes has increased greatly in the last thirty years. However, it is not widely known that rubber is also an excellent material to use on pitched roofs due to the development of rubber roof shingles.
The Advantages of Rubber Roof Shingles
Rubber roof shingles are [...]

The Advantages of Using Rubber Membrane Roofing

Friday, December 25th, 2009

In previous years, flat roofs were most often made of asphalt, with gravel used as a ballast. It was very difficult to find the source of leaks on this type of roof because the gravel would conceal the source. Thanks to the development of rubber mempane roofing, this problem has largely been solved.
The [...]

Protecting Your Rubber Roof with Coatings

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

When the repairs needed for your rubber roof exceed the capabilities of sealant or tape to fix, you may need to put a new coating on the rubber. These coatings come in two types: a liquid rubber that is applied like paint, and a rubber sheet which is attached to the original rubber roof with [...]

How to Install Your Rubber Roof

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

This is a guide to installing rubber roof installation for those people who want to do the job themselves rather than hire a professional roofer.
What You Will Need
Apart from the roofing material itself, there are a few things you’ll need to install your insulation: a utility knife or scissors, bonding adhesive, a paint [...]

A Guide to Repairing a Rubber Roof

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Rubber roofing rarely needs maintenance, but this guide will give you a quick overview of how to repair your rubber roof for the rare occasions when you’ll need to do so.
Sealants for Rubber Roof Repair
Minor repairs can be made to your rubber roof by applying a liquid sealant, or a special rubberized tape. Tubes [...]

A Basic Guide to Rubber Roofing

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Flat and low sloping roofs often had problems with leaks because water pools in the centre of the roof and seeps through into the ceiling below. Rubber roofing material can help to prevent this happening to your home because it is highly water resistant.
Advantages of Rubber Roofing
Rubber roofing has many benefits which [...]