How To Repair A Roof With Tar
Leaks and other damage to tar and gravel flat roof are repaired by patching the roofing membranes and a temporary roof leak repair may be required before a roofing contractor can create a more permanent fix.
How to repair a roof with tar. Prime the repair area once the surface of the patch area is free of all dust debris and moisture apply the liquid asphalt primer to the roof surface with either a brush or roller. Fill hole with cement. Use a utility knife to cut a slit in a bubble or lift up the two sides of a crack. If the cost of the roof repair is truly bothering you consider making your own temporary repair by tacking a tarp over the roof or cutting up some sheet metal into shingles and using these to patch the roof.
Cut patch and coat. Spread a layer of tar on the roof beneath the spot you have cut away. Allow the primer to flash off so that there is no excess primer on the surface of the roof. Push the tar from.
You may need to cut out a narrow strip. There are also products available in a spray can form which work well.