How To Apply Roof Mate

Hi roof mate seam tape by itself is water proof and should stick to osb panels however we always recommend testing it first by applying to a small area.

How to apply roof mate.

The system includes roof mate base coat top coat butter grade flashing fabric and seam tape. Cool temperatures and high humidity retard cure. Get the details here. Thermacote roof repair tape cannot be torn by hand.

I rolled on each application with a 1 1 2 thick roller. Please note that we do not recommend ever coating over osb directly and because of it s strength if you do try and remove the seam tape it may peel off the osb surface as well. I had three asphalt shingle roofs one metal roof and one tpo membrane roof i had prepped for this final application. Most flashing is 8 inches wide.

4 inches should go up the house wall and 4 inches should go on top of the porch roof shingles. Use the metal break tool to bend the flashing lengthwise in the middle according to the angle of the roof joint. Roof mate requires complete evaporation of water to cure. Reinforced concrete with a ballast layer of gravel or concrete slabs styrofoam brand roofmate insulation helps the roof membrane maintain a steady temperature minimizing the harmful effects of freeze thaw cycles weathering and physical damage during and after construction.

Liquid applied united coatings roof mate top coat is a water based high solids elastomeric coating developed to help extend the life of metal conventional built up modified bitumen concrete hypalon epdm and sprayed in place and board stock insulation roofs. Do not apply in the late afternoon if heavy moisture condensation may appear during the night. You must use a utility knife or similar tool. Do not apply if weather conditions will not permit complete cure before rain dew fog or freezing temperatures occur.

Removal of tape may require mechanical intervention or high strength solvents. Once the roof is sound you are ready for the roof mate system. The roof mate system includes all the components needed to restore the roof. Engineered for use on heavyweight decks e g.