Thanks Not everyone have 10.000 thousand dollars to fix a flat roof. Thanks for your help. 👍💖

If it does the job and doesn't leak, it's a good job well done 👏.

@96thundercat

Жыл бұрын

I want to know too!

You Are A Good Man And A Good Teacher, Other People Who Do Roof Service Will Get Angry With You For This Video. Amén.

That is spot on with the drip edge. I used to do HVAC and we did all our own duct work and plenums. We also made drip edge on our benders for the roofers across the street. We made large flanges so lots of bonding area. The roofers loved it and used it as an demonstration piece when explaining why you should go with their bid. They were not wrong, they were the best because they ALWAYS did it right. More cost effective when you do a good job that generated buisness and never have to deal with the expense of a come back. 👍👍👍👍

This video helped me repair the roof on my home. Thank you very much.

Great videos, I’m learning a lot and so are the people on the flight along with me. Passengers around me were very impressed with your videos as well. Keep up the great work!

WOW! Thankyou! kind sir ! for your time and for thinking of others and explaining everything in detail 😇

Great video, I like how you provide commentary video on the actual video along with a brief 'hands on' commentary piece. I need to fix my porch which is leaking with just shingles and I think this will help me tackle it.

You Sir, are an excellent teacher/instructor. Thank you for sharing your skill, knowledge and cautions. I feel very confident to proceed with my new low slope roof. Again, thank you sir.

Hi Doc! I just wanted to let you know that I have been watching you and you're precious wife doing these videos, and it gave me the courage to do a flat roof on a sandbag dog househere on my farm. 😊 My dog house is almost finished and I will be putting a rubber flat roof on. It is a 34' X 24' and I am building it by myself. 😂 But I am used to working hard. I will send a picture when I am finished.

You are the best!!! 🙏🏻thank you.

Thank you, you’ve been a great help to me, just repaired my flat roof saved a whole bunch of money the job came out great I am thankful.

absolutely awesome video. great job sir. My next roof job will be this type. Thank you and keep'em coming.

Great video. Definitely saving thousands of dollars. Thank you for sharing your videos 🙏

Love your videos, god bless you.❤

❤ Thank you for sharing

Great instruction

Great advice and video. I used the white Gaco flex 4200 two coats. hopefully it is as good as they say

Again!😀😎 This is great 👌

Hi. Great video. Thank you!

Good job

Thanks Hoss!

amazing, thanks guy

Thank you loved it

Thanks for the vids. After owning a home and having leak problems, I've found it interesting ever since (finding/stopping leaks).

@FlatRoofDoctor

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cappy

That is some awesome information.

Hello all, Just wanted to add my experience on this method. Way before this video back in 1998 I had a leaking built up tar and gravel roof on a slightly pitched addition to my house. I removed the entire old roof back to the rafters and installed sheathing, then I installed a cap a layer of peel and stick roll roofing ( I think it was a GAF product) and then a final layer of sand coated roll roofing. Since it was my own house I followed the instructions carefully and took my time rolling the surface with a 100 lb roller to ensure good adhesion. Well here we are in 2022 and the roof is still in great shape, hardly even find any sand in the gutter when I clean them.

@victorblock3421

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it worked well.

@TruongLe-eo8kh

5 ай бұрын

Do you havre the material lists to buy?

great job thank you sir classssssssssssssssss

Gracias!!

U r a inspiration.

@FlatRoofDoctor

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Good video 👍

Now I know what you mean by Louis strong man having just lugged one of these up a ladder today, now I know why the roofing companies just deliver with a crane and dump it on your roof for the roofers. Thanks for your help on this FRD. I could not find Karnak in Florida, I had to go with the Apoc flashing cement. Also I've purchased your product for my roof and, gave an order to my neighbor too for her low grade roof.

Hi Doc ! I just wanted to thank you and your wife so much for all your videos which I have looked at over and over before actually believing I could do this. I have just finished my flat re-roofing project here in NB, Canada on a 9 ft x 18ft double sloped flat roof. I bought the GAF liberty cap sheet at home depot. They did not sell the base so I contacted a local commercial roofing supplier and bought some Elastoplex SA Y Polyglass as a base sheet. My challenge was to start on each end of my roof to overlap my way up to the peak to lay my final cap sheet. I also followed your advice and found myself a wonderful wife who helped me carry the rolls up the stairs (I'm a skinny dude lol), I cant carry them by myself. If you want I can share photos of my project to show anybody can do this. I'm a barber and I never thought I would tackle a project like this. Today it's raining, and it' great to see that the drip edge is working, no more leaks. THANK YOU for sharing a thing or two with us, bla bla bla Pat

@JNCVlogs

Жыл бұрын

U mind telling me what materials u bought so I can do it to my mobile home too 👍

@chnapz

Жыл бұрын

@@JNCVlogs sure :) I used the 2 layer he recommends in the video. Peel and stick base, drip edge, and then Cap sheet made by GAF. Cap sheet was available at Home depot, and the base was available at a local roofing supplies store. My conclusion after one winter : the roof is like now, system works great. The rolls are heavy, I'm a tiny dude and needed help to carry them :) have fun and take your time

@JNCVlogs

Жыл бұрын

@@chnapz did u needed a torch ??? And thanks I appreciated

@chnapz

Жыл бұрын

@@JNCVlogs no I didn't have a torch, the adhesive is good enough. I did it on a hot summer day

@xxdrloveleyxx5185

Жыл бұрын

@@chnapz how's it holding up now??

Keep Up the Great Videos!

@FlatRoofDoctor

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too! I have not watched your videos for awhile now. Take care

going to give this a try I need a temporary fix before I get involved with a pro for my entire roof

top man thank you

Thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰!!!!!!!!!

@FlatRoofDoctor

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Great video and commentary. Subs and 👍 for you

Thank you for the really helpful videos If you could provide some brands and models of products that you use, as this can help me understand best which ones to purchase

Great job! What roofing material do you recommend?

Interesting

Thanks a million!

Hi what would you use for flashing with rubber application if the flat roof was beside a wall ??

Have to remember contractors have over head…..Liability insurance, WC insurance, truck insurance,payroll,and so on plus they need to make a profit……pay for the boat/vacation home…..yes some go for the throat in this area that’s why one needs to research costs and get several written estimates….the lowest is not always the best….neither is the highest……once work is started …..important the workers know someone is watching…..inspect the work if possible and have the contractor take detailed pictures of the finished job…….never pay the rest owed if the work is not done,or there are issues…..until completed….. Can be done if one has the balls and follows manufacture directions to the T…..and avoids falling off the roof……

@GBOB68

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Captain obvious!

Can I get this in the UK. . I love new methods and easy fixes . Especially with the price of good labour Is high. If u want a good job , do it your self.

Question: Loving the videos! You're a natural teacher. Doing the SBS peel and stick cap sheet over an existing flat roof. I don't need the SBS SA base? Also should I use the Bitumem adhesive (Karnak 81) asphalt flashing cement (Karnak 19) or Roll roofing adhesive for the edges? Thank you!!

Flat Roof Dr, thank you for these videos, I'm wondering - do you ever make a list of your materials available so that we can make sure we're getting the same products?

@ayeshalangdon4829

9 ай бұрын

😊 i looking for a product list also ..

Do u have a video of you tie in flat roof to a slope Roof. Like how many role of shingles up do u remove to install flashing and what kind of flashing. Thank you.

This is great! Thanks for doing it. How do you handle a metal porch roof that isn’t completely flat and has a slight hip on the left and right?

@FlatRoofDoctor

2 жыл бұрын

That is even easier. Use the same adhesives and stick the membrane right at the bottom of the hip and cover all the metal between the 2 hips

Thank you Doc for an excellent tutorial. I would take a guess in saying I suspect that you are from South Africa. Hope in right. If you are, can you recommend good products like this in south africa. Thank you so much

Hey Great video! I currently have a silicon roof that is leaking can I roll directly over that with a stick on roof or do I have to get rid of the silicone first. Thanks

As recently as 10 years ago I would've given this a shot by myself, but at 66, I'll be hiring a pro. The trick is to find a roofer who knows what they're doing and doesn't give you a "taillight warranty"!

@vanderumd11

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Getting a note outlining warranty is a great piece of mind.

@justaviewerortwo2924

Жыл бұрын

Sadly even today a receipt or warranty is meaningless really. Company just goes out of business or changes names. I know a guy who hired a roofer paid this company a crazy amount of money and the roof still leaked.

@johnp556

Жыл бұрын

Correction, in 2022 the trick is to find a roofer who will give you an accurate quote. They purposely leave a wood clause in there to replace rotted wood and then hit you in the end with a HUGE additional charge for wood replacement. Careful of this SCAM. He should inspect properly to get a relatively accurate estimate of addional charge and not go over 10% additional to the quote.

Is scupper better on a 130 by 32 feet roof or is there any better system? also how many scuppers do i need on the longer side of the roof.. i prefer one sided scupper if that can be accomplished

Right over the shingles. The shingles would be the water proofing, and add insulation

Thank you for your video. Even women Can do this. I used to help reroof when I was younger. You have so many professional tips that will save the roofs from damage eventually and make installation easier for anyone.

I spent $1600 dollars on torch down for my rowhome flat roof. I wish I saw this before so my project would have been done fast in one day instead of one month.

Great info!

@FlatRoofDoctor

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Can you torch a gaf tri ply smooth membrane cap sheet to a liberty self adhesive base sheet?

roofing contractors dont get mad at stuff like this because your giving out top secret stuff. its because people do this stuff and we have to come tear it out and do it properly. id say atleast a 1/4 of the roofs ive been on had work like this and all it does is mask the problems so its twice as bad when it comes to replacing it

@uncled39

Жыл бұрын

Some of us haven't got thousands of simoleons to spare.

@bongcrusha420

Жыл бұрын

@@uncled39 that makes it worse, ive seen so many places spend more on repairs over the coarse of a few years than it would have cost on full replacement from the start . trying to save money they end up spending more

@explorster

9 ай бұрын

​@@bongcrusha420on a percentage base more people save money doing it them self, than people having to pay someone like your self to redo the job.

@bongcrusha420

9 ай бұрын

@explorster I promise you that's not the case. Yes they save on the upfront cost right off the bat. It's OK in a pinch if they need to save for a few months w.e. but in the long run when you keep doing patch work it adds up fast. Then when you do a replacement and have to add in all new wood now cuz the old stuff has rotted away. Your not saving so much anymore. The most recent job I was on had about 12k in wood deck replacement because for about a decade they paid for shoty patchwork that didn't actually get them water tight

i was wondering about the bell your using in the video is it lite weight titanium.. ive been thinking of picking one up for myself i heard its a lot better on your wrist after a 10 hour day!

I gotta do my son‘s roof I’m gonna get liberty peel and stick and I can use karnark 81 for the drip edge? I wasn’t sure if somehow that would hurt for liberty peel and stick is karnark 81 just Regular roofing cement tar or is it Something different I usually use karnark 19

Is there a video on your channel where it’s a flat roof with the coping . And how to install underneath . Thanks

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

What are the names of the 'peel and stick' base and the white 'top sheetings' so I can try & locate in my area. I live in AZ USA where the temperatures get up to 117-120 during the summer months - have you had anyone doing this process in this type of environment? Thank you for your sharing your knowledge as I am a senior lady & don't have the $20k I've been quoted. Bless you,

Hi Dr, can you install it without the base sheet? Will the cap sheet stick to plywood ?

I have a section on my house towards the back that is a 20 x20 flat asphalt shingle roof. Thats the way the house was when we got it anyhow i plan on putting a metal roof over that section for a 2 year temporary fix as it has a couple of small leaks , hoping to save up money to try to remodel that whole section of that roof that leaks and the inside of it also. What are your suggestions as to putting black paper over the shingles and then pearlands before installing the metal roof. Would that help with the leaks to keep it leak free till i gather that money

TYVM can we put shingles on top?

We have a new addition that previous owner did but used nails that were waaay too big and now leaks. Can we put this on a regular shaped roof and do the gable work the gable shingles??

*ABC and Beacon Supply both require you to have an account* so call before you go to make sure they have what you need (you'll need to already know what and how much, there's no browsing)but also to open an account cuz you can't just pay when you get there. You need to order ahead then let them know when you get there and they'll bring your order out to you.

Hi flat roof doctor I want to make a patio over top a 10 year old mod bit flat roof I was thinking of putting a layer of elastomeric roof paint and then some artificial grass would that be ok or would leak for sure?

Would this method work if it's prone to ponding water?

Why don’t you use Karnak on the overlap seem instead of heating with torch? Or have you already tried this and if so how did it work?

So I can do this directly over my existing shingle roof?

This is great, thank you. I have a commercial property and the contractor estimate is closer to a $100k. I calculated the material cost and it is less than $20k. It blows me away that he want so much profit for two days work. Do I am hiring couple labors and doing it myself.

@JohnSmith-bx5fg

Жыл бұрын

Lol good luck buddy....hopefully you install the roof correctly and you don't end up paying 2 3 and. 4 time more then you would have.

@Eblox17

Жыл бұрын

How did that roof go?

@vanderumd11

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnSmith-bx5fg it's hilarious. We had a guy in tears when the insurance company came out and found out it was a DIY. Owes 200k in repairs AND got dropped. If the roof is $100k that's easily a 10-12 man job for sure. These people who roll the dice on plumbing, electric, or roofing are insane. One small pin hole and you will have mold for years

@jackshen9235

Жыл бұрын

^ Yup good luck with insurance and manufacturers warranty, this guy is literally telling you this is the wrong method and not recommended by the manufacturer..

I have a shed with a asphalt shingle roof can I do this over it without removing the shingles?

Another great video doc….will this self adhere last as long as the touch down?

@FlatRoofDoctor

2 жыл бұрын

I think it might last longer if you use the full system. meaning the self adhering base with granulated cap sheet

Do you gave to overhang at all?

Thanksdoc you. 👏👌. Gracias por su dedicación y manera tan bonita de Enseñar. Bendiciones para todos en casa.🔟

This is a great video, but I am wondering why it looks like he ran the rolls in the wrong direction? Shouldn't the seams be running parallel with the way the water runs? It seems that this way, the water could run up under those seams easier than if it had been laid the other way..?

Can I put a ice and water shield first with this roof?

Do I need to install the sublayer? Could I just stick the roofing cap layer directly to the wood?

He ain't kidding. Did he get that bitumen roll up the ladder himself? 6:26

👍

@FlatRoofDoctor

2 жыл бұрын

👌🍎🌴Thanks

SO I DONT have to torch this? I may try this Doc

Would this work on a flat roof of a concrete commercial building? Great video

@saber7even371

Жыл бұрын

Yes it will. There is also the liquid version to this I believe. I'm not sure how long it lasts though

Can you use this on shingles sir?

This would be great for chicken coops, dog houses and sheds- just to practice and see.

CAn I apply this on top of my existing flat roof material?

How does one get Karnak 81 trowel grade? I can't find it anywhere within 4 hours of me.

My 7 year torch down Bitumen roof garage 20x20 is starting to leak. The "professional" roofer torched granulated Bitumen directly to a tar and gravel roof with the gravel removed. It is a flat roof and there is ponding of water which leads me to suspect why it is failing so soon. I want to fix it so where it will last 20 - 30 years. Should I put a sloped roof on top and then do a 2 ply Bitumen or what other suggestions would you have? Love your videos, thanks.

@FlatRoofDoctor

2 жыл бұрын

Ok, so torching directly to the existing build-up roof is a no no. The Torch Down will not adhere and start to wrinkle pulling the seams apart. If that is the case, then you need to cut the wrinkles so as to flatten out the surface. I suggest install a new commercial drip edge, over the existing membrane, and then torch directly to the old membrane, after cutting the wrinkles. The use screws with plates to fasten the old membrane properly to the deck Stagger the seams so you are not following the same pattern as the existing. maybe start with a roll cut at 18". No reason to slope the roof in the 1 st explanation. That is the easiest and less expensive way that will last. Only make sure you are melting the 2 layers together very well. That takes extra heat. 1. The other way would be to install tapered ISO insulation. 2. Then self adhering base 3. Commercial drip edge 4. Cap sheet torch granulated send me pics to 203 858 0080 so can give better advice or call

Doc thanks for sharing, would this be ok for flat roof that has walls ? my house is old and has that style where there's walls, I see in this video the edge ends straight, would the peel and stick work if It has to go up a short wall and then re-install the roof tiling

@mountainlocale259

4 ай бұрын

It's specifically designed to go up walls, it is NOT meant to be run in the field as he's using it.

How can I make repair on drip edge can it be peel back?

Can you tell us the name of the materials and can they be ordered online? Thank you for the video

Dam i need to hire you. My wife doesnot want me up on houses anymore. Do you have a website?

Good video sir … thanks … I’m wondering if you have a way to make this kind of roofing which would be temporary, say tor a year , and then I want to frame and build another floor on top . I tried last winter to not take off the plastic under the ice shield . And just used roofing cement with strips and sandbags .. it partly blew off this winter .. and I have some mould now where it leaked .. I may use your method .. where can I get the top membrane in canada …and what is it called?

@FlatRoofDoctor

2 жыл бұрын

APP 160 or 180 and any roofing supply will have it

Hi! Love your videos since I am very new to anything related to roofs (first time home owner). I have a question because I am a bit confused. You say you can install this over an existing roof but it looks like you installed a new cap sheet over a base- so would I have to rip off the old cap sheet or can you install the base over an existing cap sheet?

Nice

@FlatRoofDoctor

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I wouldn't keep a propane tank on the new roof without a dead sheet. Those endlaps will let go at some point without embedding the granules. Decent result though i guess.

@notimportant3686

Жыл бұрын

those flaps wont' hold for shit... and him melting the rubber?... the glue becomes pointless... you either GLUE the rubber, or you melt... you can't do both

I have a 2700 sqft roof . Here in miami i got quoted 30 k from i wont say there name but there known. A nice salesmen showed up in shiny company truck and handed me the shiny estimate. Lol ive been painting it with silicone material for passed few years. It is a flat roof but theres no way i can do entire roof job myself. However could i reroll entire roof or would the weight be too much? Thank you .

What happens to the high spots on the roof? I ended up with those the last time I did my flat roof with regular roll roofing, and over the years, they dried, cracked, then leaked. I presume the same thing will happen with the stick down roof if it's not perfectly flat?

@notimportant3686

Жыл бұрын

by high spots do you mean wrinkles or creases?.... because that shouldn't be, that's poor installation technique.. because those wrinkles are hollow and not adhered to the actual surface which means they will shrink and expand with changing temps and eventually crack