up on the roof

[deano34]

I will try and be as clear as possible, please bear in mind that i have no idea what i'm talking about....

I work for a church in east london and i was up on the roof the other day, clearing a few leaves etc and noticed that some small patches of the thick, grey roof material are wearing away a little around a skylight.

Underneath there appears to be some sort of tape, a bit like joint tape. I am worried that when it rains, this might become a problem.

Is there anything i can paint over this tape to make it waterproof or anything else i can do?

Many thanks for all your help.

 

[masona]

Can you take a photo?

 

[deano34]

yeah, good idea, i will take one tomorrow when i'm at work

cheers

 

[Nige F]

sounds like the lead flashing has worn away exposing the underlay....or Zak Dingle has been @ it ..you need an ecclesiastical leadworker

 

[deano34]

i am praying that i dont need a roofer

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Hello, i asked a question the other day about the roof at the church where i work.

I have taken a few photos, so maybe you can take a look. Is there any way i can patch this problem up?

many thanks again

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I have moved this info to your original thread,

No need to have two with the info spread between them.

Mod Rupert
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See this or this

You have a mesh netting underneath and coated with bitumen/ruberoil type, There're plenty roof repairs materials to chose from many diy superstore

 

[Nige F]

That`s something like Decadex...or similar.......Masona`s dead right about the repair .......not like the sort of church roof I`m "familiar" with

 

[prod]

it looks like a repair to an asphalt roof, the tape is called scrim and is used with a waterproof resin as reinforcement.you might get away with applying another coat of resin, best purchased from a good roofing supplier,5lt tin should do it just brush on like thick paint,ask for aquapol or aquasheild