The line should be slightly wider than the diameter.
Roof bubbling up.
A roofer joseph bublick responds.
In most cases bubbles in epdm roofing are just a cosmetic problem as long as they aren t growing.
Vapour from contact bonding adhesive.
Roof bubbling is just what it sounds like spots where the rubber has lifted off the surface of the roof and formed a bubble or blister.
Usually bubbles are not associated with leaks.
The most common cause of bubbles is the application of rubber to the deck or insulation board too soon before the adhesive is dry enough.
Cut a line through the center of the bubble with a utility knife.
If working on a pitched roof wear a roofing safety harness.
Cut slits along the high point of the ridges and bulges from end to end with a utility knife.
These bubbles of trapped air moisture can be caused by a variety of issues which are all avoidable if the roof design is correct and the membrane is correctly installed.
Whilst bubbles or blisters on a one piece epdm roof can be unsightly they will not cause the rubber membrane to fail.
Climb up to the roof with a ladder.
How to fix a bubble in a roof shingle 1.
In some cases a contributing factor can be high pressure in the roof system.
Spread roofing cement inside the.