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RVA_Jeff
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Sep 03, 2016

Movement of underboard on EDPM roof

Maybe this is a common thing I don't need to worry about, but on one of the "seams" (from one side to the other) underneath my rubber roof, it feels like one of the boards (or whatever is under there) is loose. It pushes down when I walk on it (which I now try to avoid). It doesn't stick up enough (apparently) to damage the roof itself, but it definitely will at some point. I see no indication or any tear or weak spot in the roof.

You'll probably laugh at me, but my instincts are to drive a couple of short stainless screws down into it, then seal them with Dicor and Eternabond. Is that just a completely stupid idea?

I've also thought of running Eternabond all the way along that seam. It won't keep the board (or whatever) from moving, but at least it would lessen the chance of "wear" on the roof where that seam is.

Any thought are much appreciated.
  • I guess I'm trying to figure out how long of a screw I need to get...long enough to go through whatever is "loose" and get into what's below it, but not too long...


    And yes, I too am concerned that I really don't know what's under there for sure. Maybe the safest thing to do since I see no indication of any wear on the seam, and no indication of water inside, is to run the Eternabond strip across it which will do nothing other than ease my mind, but at least if I accidentally walk on it I won't be afraid I'm going to rip it open...
  • I would only consider driving a screw in if I knew what was under the OSB for the screw to grab. I don't think the manufacturers take the time and love we do when they build these things. The one drop of glue they used and the 2 staples holding the underlayment down have probably just wiggled loose, barring any signs of water damage.