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roof patching with plastic film? dave rangel 01-03-2007
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Posted by DK on January 3, 2007, 11:12 am


wrote:

>I assume something like this exists, but wonder where to get it, and if it
>should even be used for a roof patch.
>
>We have a couple of sealed skylights that are letting in water when it
>rains heavily. The roof is ok otherwise.
>
>I was wondering if it's possible to spray on or paint on some kind of
>liquid or gel that quickly cures into a continuous transparent plastic
>film that will get into the nooks and crannies of the shingles and around
>the skylights, and will adhere well to them.
>
>It seems like that might be a way to quickly patch around the skylights
>and be pretty sure that the patch will seal wherever it is that the water
>is getting in.

They have caulking tubes of roof cement that will do the trick.
Check your local builders store.


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