How To Apply Roof Mate

The roof mate system includes all the components needed to restore the roof.

How to apply roof mate.

I rolled on each application with a 1 1 2 thick roller. 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. You must use a utility knife or similar tool. Get the details here.

Cool temperatures and high humidity retard cure. Do not apply in the late afternoon if heavy moisture condensation may appear during the night. Most flashing is 8 inches wide. 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. 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. 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. Once the roof is sound you are ready for the roof mate system.

Engineered for use on heavyweight decks e g. Do not apply thermacote roof repair tape to any surface with the expectation that it will be readily removed without affecting the surface to which it is applied. 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. The roof mate coating system can be used directly on most metal asphaltic and single ply roofs.

I had three asphalt shingle roofs one metal roof and one tpo membrane roof i had prepped for this final application. 4 inches should go up the house wall and 4 inches should go on top of the porch roof shingles. Removal of tape may require mechanical intervention or high strength solvents. Do not apply if weather conditions will not permit complete cure before rain dew fog or freezing temperatures occur.