What is a rubber roof?
Baby buggy rubber bumper. I'm rubber, you're stuck, what you say bounces me and sticks to you. Rubber duck, it's you. Rubber roof. What? Rubber roof? There is no rubber roof. Yes there is. If rubber prevents rain and bad weather from wearing rain gear, why not keep the water and outdoor elements of a house as a roof?
The number one with a rubber roof is a myth. It's perfectly fine to install a rubber blanket on an existing roof. After all, this saves time by removing the old roof. And in areas where the old roof is intact, there is double protection. False! Whatever the other reasons, no roofing manufacturer will accept the guarantee of a roof that has not been installed on a perfectly clean surface. So get ready for this move. This is the first step.
Rubber roofs can be easy to install themselves. They come in a variety of styles of rolls and shingles. An ideal material for large flat roofs, a rubber roof will last for years and will not crack. The rubber roof is less stressed than other shingles because it expands and contracts with the roof in response to climate change. In fact, the first rubber roof, installed in Wisconsin in 1980, is still in perfect condition after almost three decades of use.
The rubber cover of the rolls and shingles is attached to the roof surface with an adhesive. Therefore, make sure that the roof is as clean as possible and that nothing is salient that can pierce the rubber. The surface must be dry and free from oil or dirt. So be sure to blow or sweep and dirt.
Once the base is clean, the rubber roof can be deployed over the area to be covered and cut to fit the vents and hoses. Do not apply adhesive until the rubber roof is cut and shaped. Imagine securing parts of the roof only to find that it does not fit or to create a bubble or seal. Once in place, apply the adhesive to about half of the roof at a time, rolling it back to apply the adhesive. Apply it evenly and give it time to get in, become tacky.
It will be almost impossible to lift the roof once it is glued. So once the adhesive is set, carefully roll up the rubber cover. Let the first half dry for about an hour before repeating the process with the second half.
