Just found my first case of roof rot! HELP!
I was in the midst of what I thought was going to be an end of summer PREVENTATIVE maintenance roof caulking day when I discovered a small soft (ROT) spot next to the bathroom skylight. I removed the...
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If you can visit a local roofing distributor, they can set you up with the proper EPDM adhesives and sealants.
One suggestion on the repair: If possible. wrap the interior frame of the skylight opening from over the top of the frame and down flush with the ceiling. I used conventional. self adhesive window wrap to seal the window and vent openings like this. It will direct any leaking on the inside of the frame down to the interior instead of into the roof cavity. It's easy and it's cheap.
One suggestion on the repair: If possible. wrap the interior frame of the skylight opening from over the top of the frame and down flush with the ceiling. I used conventional. self adhesive window wrap to seal the window and vent openings like this. It will direct any leaking on the inside of the frame down to the interior instead of into the roof cavity. It's easy and it's cheap.
