As the season is changing and this would be the best time to repair their roof leaks. Summer is considered to be the appropriate season for this repair projects because of the sunny days and low showers & snow. This is the time to identify the source of leaks on their roofs. Then we need to put attention in selecting the appropriate roof coatings material to be used on our roof surfaces. So EPDM Coatings LLC (http://www.epdmcoatings.com & http://www.buyliquidroof.com ) needs to turn the homeowners’ to this crucial project.
Many Coatings are available in market but EPDM Coatings LLC. as having the good record in roof coatings suggest their customers to go for elastomeric coatings i.e. EPDM Coatings, Liquid Roof Coatings and Liquid Rubber because epdm has a track record of excellent performance since long. It has strong weather resistance and flexibility in terms of elongation and contract affected by severe changes in weather. It gives UV protection and lowers your bills due to the temperature control. Liquid EPDM is excellent for both new construction and roof replacement.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Repairing Holes and Leaks
Once you have found the source of the leak, you’ll need to patch it up as soon as possible to prevent any more damage. For holes that are bigger than one inch in diameter, it is usually best to use a piece of aluminum sheeting to cover it with. To do this, you need to cut out a piece of the sheeting that is larger than the hole in the roof. Make sure you have plenty of bearing so that you can cover the hole completely. Secure the aluminum sheet to the roof, over the hole, with self taping screws that can be driven straight into the roof. Then, to seal the sheet so it’s watertight, use a putty tape around the edges or some kind of non-hardening putty, making sure there are no gaps left at the edges of the sheet at all.
Smaller sized holes can be fixed more easily, using a sticky aluminum tape, for example Peel N Seal repairing tape. Simply clear all debris away from the hole, clean the surface where you are going to stick the tape, and finally seal the hole, making sure the tape is stuck down very firmly and there are no gaps visible.
If you do not carry out regular maintenance on your mobile home roof, you are running a huge risk. If left too late, then repairing the roof of your mobile home or RV trailer can cost upwards of several thousand dollars and all because you failed to spot a small leak in time.
Preventative Roof maintenance can save you an awful lot of money in the long run, it’s easy to perform, and very inexpensive. You don’t even need to have any real skills to do it. Mobile homes need care and attention just as much as our real homes do. If you love your mobile home and take care of it, then your mobile home will take good care of you.
Smaller sized holes can be fixed more easily, using a sticky aluminum tape, for example Peel N Seal repairing tape. Simply clear all debris away from the hole, clean the surface where you are going to stick the tape, and finally seal the hole, making sure the tape is stuck down very firmly and there are no gaps visible.
If you do not carry out regular maintenance on your mobile home roof, you are running a huge risk. If left too late, then repairing the roof of your mobile home or RV trailer can cost upwards of several thousand dollars and all because you failed to spot a small leak in time.
Preventative Roof maintenance can save you an awful lot of money in the long run, it’s easy to perform, and very inexpensive. You don’t even need to have any real skills to do it. Mobile homes need care and attention just as much as our real homes do. If you love your mobile home and take care of it, then your mobile home will take good care of you.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Roof and Ceiling Inspection
One of the most destructive problems that are faced by mobile home owners is that of leaky roofs. If it goes unnoticed, then the leak and damage will slowly spread through to other parts of your mobile home, including possibly its walls and floor structure, causing severe damage.
Therefore, it is vitally important that owners carry out regular inspections of their mobile home roofs. A regular inspection means 4 or 5 times a year, or even more if you can. One of the reasons you need to inspect it so often is that, especially in the case of someone who doesn’t live permanently in their RV Trailer, there might not be anyone around to notice the roof leaking for quite some time, by which time the ceiling may already be stained and irreparable damage caused.
A thorough inspection of an RV trailer roof is not a five minute job. Be prepared to invest some time carefully checking your roof so that you don’t miss anything. Any roof inspection should include such necessities as checking inside the mobile home as well. Be sure to inspect the walls on the inside where the roof sheets are connected to the edges of these walls. This might mean you have to open closets and cabinets in order to properly check every part. The thing you are looking for during these checks is any sign of dampness or water damage to the walls and/or fittings in the home.
Ceiling discoloration or staining might well be an indication that there is a Roof leakage somewhere on the roof. Check the discoloration carefully. If it is only slight, then the leak is unlikely to be a major one and can probably be fixed with by simply applying a sealant. If the discoloration is particularly bad though, or if you can see any rotten or mildewed wood, then this is a sure sign of a serious leak, and the need for major repairs is likely.
During your inspections, make sure that you check the top of your mobile home to learn the locations of all the air vents, air conditioning vents and anything else that will require waterproofing. All of these points are common sources of leaks in a mobile home roof. All of these items should be checked both inside and outside for any signs of leakages.
Most mobile home roofs make use of vinyl strips, to waterproof the screws in the roof. Be warned that these vinyl strips do not last forever and will need replacing after a few years. Eventually, they will come unstuck and fall from their retaining grooves. You can buy replacement vinyl strips at most mobile home camp sites, as well as many garages and dealerships. Leaks from these screws can be almost undetectable and so it’s advisable to replace all of the strips on a roof completely after 5 years, even if they look fine.
Another common leakage that is difficult to find is leaks that are close to the running lights. The lights are sealed with a rubber gasket that fixes it to the body of the mobile home. These areas have to be checked very carefully, as the rubber gasket can wear out after some time. If you notice a leak here, you can either buy a replacement gasket, or perhaps more conveniently, seal the leakage with a silicone caulk. If undetected, a leak here could cause some serious deterioration to the walls and floor of your mobile home.
Therefore, it is vitally important that owners carry out regular inspections of their mobile home roofs. A regular inspection means 4 or 5 times a year, or even more if you can. One of the reasons you need to inspect it so often is that, especially in the case of someone who doesn’t live permanently in their RV Trailer, there might not be anyone around to notice the roof leaking for quite some time, by which time the ceiling may already be stained and irreparable damage caused.
A thorough inspection of an RV trailer roof is not a five minute job. Be prepared to invest some time carefully checking your roof so that you don’t miss anything. Any roof inspection should include such necessities as checking inside the mobile home as well. Be sure to inspect the walls on the inside where the roof sheets are connected to the edges of these walls. This might mean you have to open closets and cabinets in order to properly check every part. The thing you are looking for during these checks is any sign of dampness or water damage to the walls and/or fittings in the home.
Ceiling discoloration or staining might well be an indication that there is a Roof leakage somewhere on the roof. Check the discoloration carefully. If it is only slight, then the leak is unlikely to be a major one and can probably be fixed with by simply applying a sealant. If the discoloration is particularly bad though, or if you can see any rotten or mildewed wood, then this is a sure sign of a serious leak, and the need for major repairs is likely.
During your inspections, make sure that you check the top of your mobile home to learn the locations of all the air vents, air conditioning vents and anything else that will require waterproofing. All of these points are common sources of leaks in a mobile home roof. All of these items should be checked both inside and outside for any signs of leakages.
Most mobile home roofs make use of vinyl strips, to waterproof the screws in the roof. Be warned that these vinyl strips do not last forever and will need replacing after a few years. Eventually, they will come unstuck and fall from their retaining grooves. You can buy replacement vinyl strips at most mobile home camp sites, as well as many garages and dealerships. Leaks from these screws can be almost undetectable and so it’s advisable to replace all of the strips on a roof completely after 5 years, even if they look fine.
Another common leakage that is difficult to find is leaks that are close to the running lights. The lights are sealed with a rubber gasket that fixes it to the body of the mobile home. These areas have to be checked very carefully, as the rubber gasket can wear out after some time. If you notice a leak here, you can either buy a replacement gasket, or perhaps more conveniently, seal the leakage with a silicone caulk. If undetected, a leak here could cause some serious deterioration to the walls and floor of your mobile home.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Increase the Age of Your Pond with EPDM Coatings
Leaks are an eventuality waiting to happen in and around a pond/fish pond. Identifying fish ponds leaks and repairing them can be a thankless task, especially if there is no leak to be found, so first you need to find out the leak. Are you having difficulty finding that leak. Water levels keep dropping? With a 25 year history of success our fish pond liners.
Pond Pro 2000 is your answer. It is a 100% liquid EPDM and 100% compatable to your EPDM liner sold in pond supply stores. It works extremely well on all non-porous concrete fountains as well as EPDM fishponds liners. Reflecting pools are another good application for EPDM. These are demanding applications where the unique properties of EPDM Coatings have a distinct advantage over other products. To give you an idea of just how durable of a product PondPro 2000 take a look at a few of its
Characteristics:
• Pond pro will withstand temperatures from -62 to 350F
• One Coat application. No Primer is needed
• Easy Application- A true do-it-yourself product
• Waterproofs immediately upon application.
• It has proven itself superior to Acrylics, Urethanes and other elastomers for up to 3 times longer
Pond Pro 2000 is your answer. It is a 100% liquid EPDM and 100% compatable to your EPDM liner sold in pond supply stores. It works extremely well on all non-porous concrete fountains as well as EPDM fishponds liners. Reflecting pools are another good application for EPDM. These are demanding applications where the unique properties of EPDM Coatings have a distinct advantage over other products. To give you an idea of just how durable of a product PondPro 2000 take a look at a few of its
Characteristics:
• Pond pro will withstand temperatures from -62 to 350F
• One Coat application. No Primer is needed
• Easy Application- A true do-it-yourself product
• Waterproofs immediately upon application.
• It has proven itself superior to Acrylics, Urethanes and other elastomers for up to 3 times longer
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Do-it-yourself RV Roof Repair
RV roof repair can be a complicated job. However when you are talking about RV roof repair you will usually be dealing with dry rot. Many months of wet weather and/or storing your RV in a poorly ventilated garage can necessitate a bit of running RV roof leaks repair, and the good news is that unless the damage is widespread or severe, you should be able to do this kind of RV roof leaks repair yourself. It's especially useful if you have a few tools and a friend who can help you with the lifting which is almost inevitable in RV roof leaks repair.
Things to Consider
When you have to make an RV roof repair you first of all have to think about how big an area is damaged. If you can see water damage inside your RV roof repairs are necessary right now, but ideally you will check the outside of the RV Roof to avoid that urgency.
How to do DIY RV Roof Leaks Repair
First you need to take off all the fixtures and edge moldings from the RV roof like air conditioning and plumbing vents and a heat gun may be of help with this as you my need to make the roof coating softer for easier removal of these fixtures. Then you should be able to get at the staples holding on the RV roof and remove those. Once the roof is off you will be able to see the RV roof insulation; get rid of it if it's at all wet.
This is where DIY RV roof leaks repair get a little more complicated, because now you'll see where all the wires go. You'll of course need to replace all the wires in the right places of RV Roof, but they are color coded. Better still - get your digital camera out and take a photo. Only then should you remove any lights or electrical fittings.
Ready for RV Roof Repair
Now you've stripped out your RV roof repairs are made easier. If the damaged area is small you should be able to cut out the damaged piece. The roof should be screwed down so easily removed in panels. Of course, you should make sure any panels you replace are again well secured to the RV framework. Cover any joints with battens that slide in, so the roof is again weather-proof and strong. Remember to cut the holes needed for any roof vents before you do this though!
Then your RV roof leaks repair is almost done. You need to re-install the wiring of RV Roof and insulation and make sure the RV roof is completely secured to the side walls but you'll then be home - and dry - with your RV roof leaks repair.
Things to Consider
When you have to make an RV roof repair you first of all have to think about how big an area is damaged. If you can see water damage inside your RV roof repairs are necessary right now, but ideally you will check the outside of the RV Roof to avoid that urgency.
How to do DIY RV Roof Leaks Repair
First you need to take off all the fixtures and edge moldings from the RV roof like air conditioning and plumbing vents and a heat gun may be of help with this as you my need to make the roof coating softer for easier removal of these fixtures. Then you should be able to get at the staples holding on the RV roof and remove those. Once the roof is off you will be able to see the RV roof insulation; get rid of it if it's at all wet.
This is where DIY RV roof leaks repair get a little more complicated, because now you'll see where all the wires go. You'll of course need to replace all the wires in the right places of RV Roof, but they are color coded. Better still - get your digital camera out and take a photo. Only then should you remove any lights or electrical fittings.
Ready for RV Roof Repair
Now you've stripped out your RV roof repairs are made easier. If the damaged area is small you should be able to cut out the damaged piece. The roof should be screwed down so easily removed in panels. Of course, you should make sure any panels you replace are again well secured to the RV framework. Cover any joints with battens that slide in, so the roof is again weather-proof and strong. Remember to cut the holes needed for any roof vents before you do this though!
Then your RV roof leaks repair is almost done. You need to re-install the wiring of RV Roof and insulation and make sure the RV roof is completely secured to the side walls but you'll then be home - and dry - with your RV roof leaks repair.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Uses Of Liquid Rubber
• Metal - Coated or Galvanized Steel Weathered Aluminum
• Weathered Copper
• EPDM Rubber membrane
• Concrete (except foot traffic surfaces)
• Urethane Foam
• Primed Wood
• Fiberglass EPDM lined fish ponds
• PVC Sheet and Pipe
• Acrylic Sheet
• Sponge Rubber insulation
• EPDM Rubber Membrane on flat or sloped Roofs
• Weathered Steel Siding
• Weathered Fiberglass
• Weathered standing seam and corrugated metal roofs
• Weathered Vinyl, PVC and Polycarbonate plastic
• Foam insulation for pipe
• Cast Concrete foundations
Liquid Rubber is a unique product that has a successful track record in the world market for over 20 years. Liquid rubber has a resistance for the extremes of temperature.
Liquid Rubber coating has 700% elasticity. Liquid Rubber forms a waterproof and seamless coating when dry after the application. Liquid Rubber retains its specifications in the temperature range of-20C to + 80C due to its resistance to UV and sunlight, can be used with full confidence even on places such as terraces and roofs that are under exposure to intense sunlight. Liquid roof features very high flexibility and crack-bridging ability.
• Weathered Copper
• EPDM Rubber membrane
• Concrete (except foot traffic surfaces)
• Urethane Foam
• Primed Wood
• Fiberglass EPDM lined fish ponds
• PVC Sheet and Pipe
• Acrylic Sheet
• Sponge Rubber insulation
• EPDM Rubber Membrane on flat or sloped Roofs
• Weathered Steel Siding
• Weathered Fiberglass
• Weathered standing seam and corrugated metal roofs
• Weathered Vinyl, PVC and Polycarbonate plastic
• Foam insulation for pipe
• Cast Concrete foundations
Liquid Rubber is a unique product that has a successful track record in the world market for over 20 years. Liquid rubber has a resistance for the extremes of temperature.
Liquid Rubber coating has 700% elasticity. Liquid Rubber forms a waterproof and seamless coating when dry after the application. Liquid Rubber retains its specifications in the temperature range of-20C to + 80C due to its resistance to UV and sunlight, can be used with full confidence even on places such as terraces and roofs that are under exposure to intense sunlight. Liquid roof features very high flexibility and crack-bridging ability.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
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