Waterproofing a flat roof (a simple solution?)

graham_oliver, Jan 22, 8:36pm
I have a leaking flat roof with water ponding and am looking for a good basic waterproofing product to put on it.
Anyone got any suggestions that work!

TIA
Graham

zak410, Jan 22, 11:24pm

reggienz, Jan 23, 12:10am
We had a garage with a flt roof that leaked and we poured hot tar over it then threw sand on it.

cantabman1, Jan 23, 3:52am
We also have a newer extention with a flat roof that pools water, and in extreme situations with heavy down pours; leaks at times.
Wider channels to take the water away, and a larger down pipe will help, but its not a cheap fix. Otherwise follow reggienz advice.

graham_oliver, Jan 23, 5:12am
Thanks everyone
I am thinking about using this product
http://www.amesresearch.com/_super_elasto-barrier.html

but I have to order it direct from the USA, so could take a while.

Cheers
Graham

malcovy, Jan 23, 6:29am
Have you heard anything about the barrier!
We are needing something, we have a flat part to our roof and nowhere for the water to go apart from drip, drip, drip. inside the house.It will cost an absolute fortune to get it fixed and in the meantime I would like a quick effective solution.

regy_2005, Jan 23, 8:23am
Google butynol. NZ made aswewll

enpointe, Jan 23, 8:24am
Butynol!Or is that what you are trying to replace!

http://www.ardex.co.nz/products/waterproofing/butynol_roofing

bethel1, Jan 23, 8:54am
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we are using Duram 195 we have a very large flat roof problem, see the link to a YouTube video about it, also lists the New Zealand web site.

bethel1, Jan 23, 8:54am
durr. sorry here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch!v=0pfCqA5j4UA

graham_oliver, Jan 23, 8:02pm
That looks like a promising solution. Any tips for application!

graham_oliver, Jan 23, 10:25pm
I called Placemakers and they quoted me $469 for a 15 litre tin - seems very expensive!

elect70, Jan 24, 4:31am
used to be a product under the Flintcote brand made by Shell oil in Petone. Cant remember the name of it .Used itOn their own building roof in wgtn ( shell House ) Was likepitch butit poured on straight out of thecan & spreadwith broom . .

sr2, Jan 24, 5:27am
Looks like a great product, I might use it on my deck. Ijust saw 15Litre being advertised on an Australian site for AU$160, Placemakers are gettingt greedy on that one!

don735, Jan 24, 9:05am
try costing framing the roof and then laying long run roofing.Will cost you, in the long term the problem is gone

ariesnz, Jan 25, 11:06pm
Can anyone tell me if I can paint over Trafficguard on my garage roof! It is used as deck, is light grey but would like to change the colour. Thanks

mrgts4, Jan 26, 2:14am
Yep, any acrylic paint will be fine. Don't go too dark as it will get too hot to walk on in bare feet

ariesnz, Feb 9, 12:18pm
Thank you mrgts. Just aiming to reduce glare