Roofing question

[heat checker]

I have a low sloped addition on the house that needs re-roofing. Probably going to put rubber on as I've put that "shingle on a role"(for lack of a better term) on twice already. Does outside temp have any effect on either ease of installation or success of installation?

[hydro]

There are better products out there. I would suggest calling a professional roofing supply (NOT a box store) and describing what you are doing, and let them recommend the best method/material. Rubber (EPDM) will work but is ugly. There are roll materials that are a two ply process and bond together that will work very well, and as a bonus, come with attractive finishes on the top layer.

[chad austin]

How big is the area you want to re-roof? There are products available for this application and it is a two part system, meaning there is a base sheet and a cap sheet that would have the color on it. Be sure to off set the seams between the base and cap to avoid any leaks.

You can email me if you would like more info

chadatcustomcreationsremodelingdotcom

[Surface Tension]

Sounds to me your pitch would dictate a EPDM or bitchathane type roof. Both a very good choice if your not looking at the roof from ground level which you won't be able to on account of the pitch.

Optimal temps for the EPDM, well that would be the working time for the contact cement.

You don't want hot and direct sunlight because the cement will flash leaving a skin on the outside. That skin will halter the cement from drying. Drying before making contact(cement is applied on EPDM and roof deck)will for sure as the day is long not adhere and will bubble.

That is more of a cosmetic issue as the edges will be terminated. Where the leaks occur is at seams and vents. Perfect temp is 70 in the shade.

[vister]

how low of a pitch? lower than 3/12 should be rubber roof or duradeck. duradeck is spendy, but more attractive if thats an issue. either way, lay down 1/2" builtright before you apply them. this gives a cushion for objects falling on it, or walking on it as well. you would want to do this in nice summer type weather though. dry, low humidity, and out of late afternoon direct sunlight, as mentioned!

[dougger222]

We don't do many flat roofs but for small areas we use torch down which is not really a do it yourself job. Never had a call back on my jobs or my fathers, 30+ years.

Certainteed and GAF both make a do it yourself flat roofing system which is sort of like glorified ice and water shield. Never installed it but it would be a lot safer than running a torch.