Level Low Spot On Flat Asphalt Roof

In this particular case the client didn t have the budget for a re roof so that was out of the question anyways.

Level low spot on flat asphalt roof.

Shortly after we moved in a leak was discovered coming from the lower smaller portion of the roof. Here is a video on how to seal a flat roof permanent it does not required a lot of skills just time to let it dry completely hope it beco. Our house was built in 1949 and has a split level layout with a flat tar and gravel roof. However puddles 1 or more inches deep that linger for days can indicate a.

Fill a low spot yourself. One way is to use layers of rolled asphalt. I have some areas on my flat roof that are low. Another method for fixing low spots is to apply new roofing plies to the problem spot.

Access the flat or low slope roof using an extension ladder. Recently i noticed the low spots have began to blister not sure this is the correct term. How to fix water puddling on a flat roof. The problem is it s tough to get the strips just right to fully eliminate the pooling area.

This new roof was installed 2 ply hot mopped in 2015. Old style flat roofs were often designed with pieces of asphalt felt paper sandwiched between tar. In these kinds of felt roofs it is possible to fill low spots with two or three layers of felt applied with tar or another bitumen. When it rains it puddles there.

Low spots on a flat roof. By their very nature flat roofs do not completely drain after it rains. If you prefer a diy approach and are somewhat handy you can try filling the spot yourself. Some contractors will cut out a few feet beyond the low spot and cut pitch strips to nail on the joists to level out the areas.