EPDM Rubber Roof Leak Repair around a Railing Post on a Flat Roof
Channel: Flat Roof Doctor
Date: 2022-11-21

5 Steps on How to Fix a Leak on an EPDM Rubber Roof Around a Post on a Flat Roof
1. Use a rag with water to wipe the EPDM Rubber membrane clean in the area of the repair
2. Brush and apply 1 coat of Super Silicone Seal over the area of repair, covering the seams
3. Embed a Polyester Fleece in the sealant
4. Apply a final coat of sealant covering the fleece
5. Let it cure for 24 hours
Super Silicone Seal can be bought at https://bergstromm.com/
Post Jackets can be purchased at Home Depot: https://www.homedepot.com/p/4-in-x-4-in-x-39-in-White-Traditional-Post-Jacket-73003561/202084750
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Posts flashing on flat roofs are a common cause of leaks. Most of the time, the posts are installed without a post jacket. The post jacket is necessary to cover the flashing, like siding on a wall.
People use caulking to seal the top of the flashing instead of installing a post jacket.

0:00 Repairing an EPDM Rubber Roof
0:10 No post jacket
0:37 Removing trim around the post
1:19 Post flashing completely wet
1:33 Cleaning the EPDM Rubber
2:26 Found the leak
2:50 Making repairs with Super Silicone Seal
4:00 Brush on Super Silicone Seal
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