Mobile home roofs are subject to leaks that can cause interior water damage .
Mobile homes roofs are constructed of many pieces of metal that are attached, or "mated," to each other at roofing seams. Leaks generally occur at the seams and areas around protruding plumbing vent pipes, and need to be repaired quickly to avoid damage to the interior of the home. If you have to seal a leaking mobile home roof, schedule the task for a dry, sunny day with no wet weather in the forecast. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Access the roof with a ladder. Lay a 2-foot-by-4-foot piece of 3/4-inch plywood lengthwise across the roof surface. Use the plywood as a stepping platform for cleaning and repairing the roof.
2. Clean the roof of all foreign debris with the broom. If areas are damp under thick piles of debris, allow the metal roof to thoroughly dry before proceeding.
3. Seal the roofing seams and all joints around protruding plumbing pipes with a roofing caulk or asphalt patch material. Follow the manufacturer's label directions on the package. Ensure that the material is completely cured before applying the aluminum-base roof coating.
4. Apply the aluminum-base roof coating over the seams that have been previously sealed with the caulk or asphalt patch material. Roll the sealing material in a thick coating. Allow the roof coating to thoroughly cure.
5. Cover the entire roof surface with an application of roof sealant designed for metal material. There are many types on the market, from asphalt-base to a white rubber-type polymer. Follow the labeling directions for application rates and drying times. In most cases, these products will have a useful life of up to 10 years.
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