I’m buying that & improvise on my Mobile Home . You just saved me a ton! I was thinking about something similar before looking up Tips on roofing for mobile homes & this popped up.. thank you . Blessings
Ha perfect i watched another one of your videos and now this one nips my issue in the bud, thank you so much for your valuable videos, and from a top notch crew of roofers i hopefully can pull this repair job off.
Your the man My friend trying to help people save them money, of course roofers are not gonna like it because you’re costing them money. There always has to be two ways.
You two rock my socks! I'm in a mess of my own over here.. heading in to winter. Roof is leaky slippery frozen and I wish I knew what direction to take but, I just don't given the circumstances. Hindsight... But working backwards and buttoning up and undoing to try to do again is like an insane person's game. Rowing in place. Probably making it worse.
You and me both. Did yours decide to leak right over your most important and / or beloved items in the whole house...er, trailer, whatever...because Murphy's law made sure of that for me. This little crapshack was just supposed to be for a few months but I'll be damned if life doesn't just slap you around sometimes to prove it can. So I'm sitting here with ya. Misery loves company, so they say. But Misery doesn't bring alcohol! Let's drink. Cheers.
@Robodie I wish I knew, I've had 2 roofers out and perhaps I'm part of the problem here because I finally realized neither told me what I actually want to know, WHAT'S THE PROBLEM, what needs done? Not rip this crap that never should have happened off and redo it for 10 grand, I want to know why, where, is it butyl tape and trim work and all new screws or burn the place down ? Sometimes it feels totally hopeless and other times like it's probably just a couple of things that need to 'actually' be done. But - the weather, lack of help, funds running out... Turns out metal roofs are super cold and slippery this time of year 😋 I'm both ahhh I gotta do something and I don't even fkn care anymore, I'm with you, cheers. Vodka, kombucha, the maddening sound of a dripping rectangle. Whoop.
@Robodie To actually answer your question.. it hasn't 'obviously' leaked as in dripping that I've seen yet but it's very obvious looking at the ceiling almost everywhere, likely between the walls as well, and how bout the flooring? I hope not. I don't want to know.
Sir , I was a roofer for lots of years when I was younger, and everything you said ,did and do to fix leaking roofs is 100% in the info you give and the videos showing how is you do it is perfect , I haven't been in the roofing world in some time , but now I sprung a leak around the kitchen vent and maybe a seem or two but not sure yet , but what is more important to me right now is ( I NEED SOME ADVISE FROM YOU IF POSSIBLE ? ) I've never seen or used the materials you used , so could you help out a man clear across the states, I'm 30 miles from the west Texas border , I'm in a small town with no real materials available so I'll have to drive to Amarillo Texas if available at the local hardware stores like home Depot , Lowes hardware store etc. So could you please send me any info your willing to share this is greatly appreciated , if you can't , with all due respect thank you for everything ....Mr Quintana
Would you please be able to provide a link as to where to get the black stuff please it would be greatly appreciated I was thinking of going that route but unsure as what to use as so many other things have failed
Sir please come to Chesterfield Virginia USA and do mine. I have a dip that collects a water puddle. It has cracks like that roof. Over the years different sealers have been applied, but still waters getting through and the inside ceiling on my mobile home is starting to get a belly.
Sir you are a hack. I aspire to be as good a hack as you. Sir you are a Master hack. Keep up your wonderful work ethic . BTW your lovely wife & daughter are also hacks. Smile. Very nice folks. FYI I am a retired shade tree mechanic ...with SAE & ASE acredidation . I just subscribed and liked. Bless you and yours...
It’s EPDM. Firestone makes the roof materials and are the lead makers/providers of this roof material. Tbh, if you have the money and want these type of roofs, look into getting a TPO roof instead. Sorry it took so long for someone to respond to your comment and hope this helps.
We have the same roof on our mobile home. Can you tell me the brand of the peel and stick base? And, best place to purchase? Would it be possible to power wash down to the metal? Thank you.
You can run the e.p.d.m. over the edge or into a gutter a few inches and then secure it with an aluminum termination bar which looks like this in side profile [ . It generally comes in 1"×10' lengths, is pre-punched w/holes every few inches to accept 1/4" screws or masonry fasteners depending on if your terminating over a flat perimeter edge or up onto a parapet or interior wall and whether you're securing into a wood or masonry substrate. It will at least one kick out (sometimes two) which are usually at a 45° angle and serve as caulk ledges for your sealant to rest on waterproofing the termination detail after it has been fastened.
Hello! I wish I knew someone in Ravenna, Ohio who could help fix/resealing my friend's roof there. Do you know anyone who could do it or how to fid someone? Unfortunately, she is on disability but we are trying to help her out. I was considering going there and resealing it myself, but I'm not an expert and honestly I'm afraid of going through the roof. No one wants to do small jobs like trailers - no money in it I guess?
Hey Roof Doc my detached garage is shingles and my house roof is Tar Gravel, if i ever get a leak on the tar roof im gonna clean an area 4x4 ft of gravel and dirt then vacuum it good, do you recommend i smear on slightly melted Henry roofing Tar or the Karnak Tar.
I suggest you vacuum up and steel brush the surface to agitate the dirt up. Then use a propane torch to slightly melt the surface, then smear any tar to seal it. When you starting to have leaks on a Tar and Gravel roof, then you know the end is near for the roof. Anything from 30 years and above.
Hey doc greetings from belgium. I have a question i follow your accoung from a year ago and i notice that in america or in your videos people dont seem to care about how clean the seam are torched. here in europe we pretty much are used to 5mm bitum leak and no burn on the other rol. I know your job is still water tight but here we need to keep it clean! Search for soprema roofing to see refrences.
You are correct. About 5mm bleed at max. I use the rolls with ceramic granules, and it appears that there is a burn on the other surface, but after a rain that is all cleared. It is just the black smoke from heating the seam that blows out onto the white granules. Anyway, I am self taught, so I don't follow rules. There were not many to learn from when I got started. I know you guys in Europe and Canada are much more picky about your jobs. I am very happy to see that. My son is like that too. everything must be perfect. Check out his videos All Roof USA. @allroofusa Thanks for watching and the comment. I don't think I am a good example of being neat and perfect. Far from that
@@FlatRoofDoctor thank you for answering.yes self taught is verry impresive, im contractor but working for big company. My dream is one day to become just like you. :) keep the good work
As flimsy as that roof was, I'll bet the wooden trusses underneath of it were completely rotten. Nothing you can do about that, you're just there to fix the leaks
These trailers were not meant to be lived in this long that's for sure. I lived in a trailer like this from the 70s, they just didn't build these to last. That style of roof is basically a death sentence for the trailer, unless you are able bodied and can afford to completely redo the whole roof. No one wants to work on rooves like this, there is no real good way to repair them. They are a death sentence. IMO all these trailers should just be scraped and never done ever again.
It really sucks that all these roofing companies are hoarding TH-cam searches to promote their businesses. it's come to the point where we really can't trust any instructional videos online anymore. People suck 🤬👎
Really creative work. Whoever called you a hack knows exactly nothing about the trailer/ RV service industry. That was a very well executed repair.
You are NOT a Hack, you are knowledge, that works..
Thanks
I’m buying that & improvise on my Mobile Home . You just saved me a ton! I was thinking about something similar before looking up Tips on roofing for mobile homes & this popped up.. thank you . Blessings
I would like to know the type of peel and stick membrane were you using?
Nice job. Done in my stomping grounds. Thanks for sharing. You are a master at what you do my friend.
Wow, thanks
What's the black stretch? Epm? Like a tarp
Ha perfect i watched another one of your videos and now this one nips my issue in the bud, thank you so much for your valuable videos, and from a top notch crew of roofers i hopefully can pull this repair job off.
Your the man My friend trying to help people save them money, of course roofers are not gonna like it because you’re costing them money. There always has to be two ways.
I trust you 40 years of experience… Thank you this video was helpful
very nice video. attention and clarity to the reasoning of the minor details is key. great job !
What's the name of the rubber thing, the one that he said it's like a turf?
You two rock my socks! I'm in a mess of my own over here.. heading in to winter. Roof is leaky slippery frozen and I wish I knew what direction to take but, I just don't given the circumstances. Hindsight... But working backwards and buttoning up and undoing to try to do again is like an insane person's game. Rowing in place. Probably making it worse.
You and me both. Did yours decide to leak right over your most important and / or beloved items in the whole house...er, trailer, whatever...because Murphy's law made sure of that for me.
This little crapshack was just supposed to be for a few months but I'll be damned if life doesn't just slap you around sometimes to prove it can.
So I'm sitting here with ya. Misery loves company, so they say. But Misery doesn't bring alcohol! Let's drink.
Cheers.
@Robodie
I wish I knew, I've had 2 roofers out and perhaps I'm part of the problem here because I finally realized neither told me what I actually want to know, WHAT'S THE PROBLEM, what needs done? Not rip this crap that never should have happened off and redo it for 10 grand, I want to know why, where, is it butyl tape and trim work and all new screws or burn the place down ? Sometimes it feels totally hopeless and other times like it's probably just a couple of things that need to 'actually' be done. But - the weather, lack of help, funds running out... Turns out metal roofs are super cold and slippery this time of year 😋 I'm both ahhh I gotta do something and I don't even fkn care anymore, I'm with you, cheers. Vodka, kombucha, the maddening sound of a dripping rectangle. Whoop.
@Robodie
To actually answer your question.. it hasn't 'obviously' leaked as in dripping that I've seen yet but it's very obvious looking at the ceiling almost everywhere, likely between the walls as well, and how bout the flooring? I hope not. I don't want to know.
Sir , I was a roofer for lots of years when I was younger, and everything you said ,did and do to fix leaking roofs is 100% in the info you give and the videos showing how is you do it is perfect , I haven't been in the roofing world in some time , but now I sprung a leak around the kitchen vent and maybe a seem or two but not sure yet , but what is more important to me right now is ( I NEED SOME ADVISE FROM YOU IF POSSIBLE ? ) I've never seen or used the materials you used , so could you help out a man clear across the states, I'm 30 miles from the west Texas border , I'm in a small town with no real materials available so I'll have to drive to Amarillo Texas if available at the local hardware stores like home Depot , Lowes hardware store etc. So could you please send me any info your willing to share this is greatly appreciated , if you can't , with all due respect thank you for everything ....Mr Quintana
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and 40+ yrs of experience.
Thank you for making this save me money!!!
Thank you very much for this information.
Where could I find the EPM 12ft wide roll?
Would you please be able to provide a link as to where to get the black stuff please it would be greatly appreciated I was thinking of going that route but unsure as what to use as so many other things have failed
You know your craft well, job well done. And years welth of knowledge.
How lucky we are to be able to come to others whom share their wisdom!
Sir please come to Chesterfield Virginia USA and do mine. I have a dip that collects a water puddle. It has cracks like that roof. Over the years different sealers have been applied, but still waters getting through and the inside ceiling on my mobile home is starting to get a belly.
How long do those rubber roofs last. South Florida
With this technique hold up with snow?
Sir you are a hack. I aspire to be as good a hack as you. Sir you are a Master hack. Keep up your wonderful work ethic . BTW your lovely wife & daughter are also hacks. Smile. Very nice folks. FYI I am a retired shade tree mechanic ...with SAE & ASE acredidation . I just subscribed and liked. Bless you and yours...
What does EPM stand for? I’m searching for this material
It’s EPDM. Firestone makes the roof materials and are the lead makers/providers of this roof material. Tbh, if you have the money and want these type of roofs, look into getting a TPO roof instead. Sorry it took so long for someone to respond to your comment and hope this helps.
Where did you buy that stuff cause I’m really interested in doing that and I subscribed to your TH-cam channel
We have the same roof on our mobile home. Can you tell me the brand of the peel and stick base? And, best place to purchase? Would it be possible to power wash down to the metal? Thank you.
Wats that white roll your putting down?
Can you come help me in Florida please I need my roof done
Question? I’ve seen in other videos u use water drips but not on this one how so?
Very..very good my friend..gracias por explicar..thak you..
You don’t need flashing/ drip edge with EPDM?
You can run the e.p.d.m. over the edge or into a gutter a few inches and then secure it with an aluminum termination bar which looks like this in side profile [ . It generally comes in 1"×10' lengths, is pre-punched w/holes every few inches to accept 1/4" screws or masonry fasteners depending on if your terminating over a flat perimeter edge or up onto a parapet or interior wall and whether you're securing into a wood or masonry substrate. It will at least one kick out (sometimes two) which are usually at a 45° angle and serve as caulk ledges for your sealant to rest on waterproofing the termination detail after it has been fastened.
THK SR NOW CAN I REPAIR MY MOBILE HOME ROOF ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for the good information. Have a good day. ✌️👍🙏
Hello! I wish I knew someone in Ravenna, Ohio who could help fix/resealing my friend's roof there. Do you know anyone who could do it or how to fid someone? Unfortunately, she is on disability but we are trying to help her out. I was considering going there and resealing it myself, but I'm not an expert and honestly I'm afraid of going through the roof. No one wants to do small jobs like trailers - no money in it I guess?
Hey Roof Doc my detached garage is shingles and my house roof is Tar Gravel, if i ever get a leak on the tar roof im gonna clean an area 4x4 ft of gravel and dirt then vacuum it good, do you recommend i smear on slightly melted Henry roofing Tar or the Karnak Tar.
I suggest you vacuum up and steel brush the surface to agitate the dirt up. Then use a propane torch to slightly melt the surface, then smear any tar to seal it. When you starting to have leaks on a Tar and Gravel roof, then you know the end is near for the roof. Anything from 30 years and above.
Hey doc greetings from belgium. I have a question i follow your accoung from a year ago and i notice that in america or in your videos people dont seem to care about how clean the seam are torched. here in europe we pretty much are used to 5mm bitum leak and no burn on the other rol. I know your job is still water tight but here we need to keep it clean!
Search for soprema roofing to see refrences.
You are correct. About 5mm bleed at max. I use the rolls with ceramic granules, and it appears that there is a burn on the other surface, but after a rain that is all cleared. It is just the black smoke from heating the seam that blows out onto the white granules.
Anyway, I am self taught, so I don't follow rules. There were not many to learn from when I got started. I know you guys in Europe and Canada are much more picky about your jobs. I am very happy to see that. My son is like that too. everything must be perfect. Check out his videos All Roof USA. @allroofusa
Thanks for watching and the comment. I don't think I am a good example of being neat and perfect. Far from that
@@FlatRoofDoctor thank you for answering.yes self taught is verry impresive, im contractor but working for big company. My dream is one day to become just like you. :) keep the good work
Thanks for the info!
you welcome girl, thanks for the comment
Buenos Tips para poner en práctica.
Thank you professor
Gracias por compartir su experiencia
Gracias Lucy
Thats how its done my friend.
Que gran calidad de materiales
thanks
Gran trabajo
Gracias
i need mine done!
depends where you are. Let me know
Are we gona ignore that you layed the plywood right on top.of that water....
It was a foam board
De gran ayuda (:
thanks
She’s cashing out when you go. Sorry grandpa. Love you tho
As flimsy as that roof was, I'll bet the wooden trusses underneath of it were completely rotten. Nothing you can do about that, you're just there to fix the leaks
U cut scenes and u created confusions.
These trailers were not meant to be lived in this long that's for sure.
I lived in a trailer like this from the 70s, they just didn't build these to last.
That style of roof is basically a death sentence for the trailer, unless you are able bodied and can afford to completely redo the whole roof. No one wants to work on rooves like this, there is no real good way to repair them. They are a death sentence. IMO all these trailers should just be scraped and never done ever again.
It really sucks that all these roofing companies are hoarding TH-cam searches to promote their businesses. it's come to the point where we really can't trust any instructional videos online anymore. People suck 🤬👎