Roof Fixing Tape

[carlyai]

A while ago @sometimeswoodworker posted about roof repair tape.

Don't know where I've stored the reference.

As I can't contact you, can you share the tape info again so I can get some.

My new knee can now climb onto roofs (hopefully get down to).

[Kwasaki]

32 minutes ago, carlyai said:

A while ago @sometimeswoodworker posted about roof repair tape.

Don't know where I've stored the reference.

As I can't contact you, can you share the tape info again so I can get some.

My new knee can now climb onto roofs (hopefully get down to).

This is what I use.

 

[carlyai]

44 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

This is what I use.

 

Thanks, I'll check it out. :)

[brianthainess]

12 minutes ago, carlyai said:

Thanks, I'll check it out. :)

Most hardware stores/builders stores stock it. different widths too.

[Don Chance]

check lazada

[worgeordie]

The flashing tape , type of rubber with sticky backing ,does not seem to last that long,

maybe 3 years if in full sun , I have a problem now , the wife is refusing to go up n the roof

again , says she gets dizzy ,I don't have a head for heights , so I am not going up , will have

to look for a agile Somchai  you will find the tape in most big hardware  stores.

 

regards worgeordie

[sometimewoodworker]

This is another version of a wider roll, you can cut it into smaller sections. It has a wide range of uses and should often be used with the aluminium quickfix tape often used in aircraft maintenance.

[BritManToo]

I use this, much easier and lasts longer.

 

[sometimewoodworker]

8 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

I use this, much easier and lasts longer.

 

That very much depends on where it’s being used as to if it is more effective, as to lasting longer that is not correct as the bitumen tape has lasted for decades with no deterioration, while paint is only good for a few years.

And yes I have used both.

Edited July 7, 2023 by sometimewoodworker

[Kwasaki]

16 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

The flashing tape , type of rubber with sticky backing ,does not seem to last that long,

maybe 3 years if in full sun , I have a problem now , the wife is refusing to go up n the roof

again , says she gets dizzy ,I don't have a head for heights , so I am not going up , will have

to look for a agile Somchai  you will find the tape in most big hardware  stores.

 

regards worgeordie

That tape pix 5 years and still stuck good.

[BritManToo]

2 hours ago, sometimewoodworker said:

That very much depends on where it’s being used as to if it is more effective, as to lasting longer that is not correct as the bitumen tape has lasted for decades with no deterioration, while paint is only good for a few years.

And yes I have used both.

Fair enough, if my paint fails I'll give your tape a go.

[sometimewoodworker]

3 hours ago, worgeordie said:

The flashing tape , type of rubber with sticky backing ,does not seem to last that long,

The tape I am referring to is not rubber but bitumen on an aluminium backing. I have had it on a roof for about 15 years with no noticeable deterioration.

[carlyai]

11 hours ago, sometimewoodworker said:

The tape I am referring to is not rubber but bitumen on an aluminium backing. I have had it on a roof for about 15 years with no noticeable deterioration.

Mainly the garage roof screws.

So you put the Al tape over the screw, then apply the TOA Smart Tape Seal?

I have some Al tape (old tape), no sides are sticky, is that correct or is the tape just too old?

Sorry for late reply, got waylaid by SWMBO for the utmost important thing. (she never does what this Falang suggests anyway. :))

[sometimewoodworker]

11 hours ago, carlyai said:

Mainly the garage roof screws.

So you put the Al tape over the screw, then apply the TOA Smart Tape Seal?

I have some Al tape (old tape), no sides are sticky, is that correct or is the tape just too old?

Sorry for late reply, got waylaid by SWMBO for the utmost important thing. (she never does what this Falang suggests anyway. :))

No. You use the bitumen on aluminium backing tape squares over the screws or leak points

this is an example of where a square is useful 

 

The sticky  aluminium tape is cosmetic and is not required, however it stops the bitumen from leaking and getting messy like this.

[kickstart]

I use this, good stuff ,I also use it on gutters ,