JLC ??MAY 1991
FLAT
ROOF
REPAIR
GUIDE
It takes detective work to locate leaks and a thorough knowledge of
membranes to patch them
Most general contractors
don't have the experience
or the tools to
diagnose and repair flat
roof problems. In most cases, it's best
to sub the work out to a local roofing
specialist. But it's helpful to have
enough knowledge on the subject to
converse with the roofer or to advise
the owners on the best course of
action. Plenty of good roofs are
ruined by misguided repair efforts or
by incompetent tradesmen who cut a
lot of holes and smear on a lot of
goop without understanding the system
they're working on.
There are many different types of
flat roof