# DIY Membrane Roof
Things You'll Need
- Ladder
- Household cleaner
- Shop broom
- EPDM membrane
- Bonding adhesive
- Paint roller
- Utility knife
- Seam primer
- Seam tape
- Roofing caulk
- Gloves
- Goggles
Instructions
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Clean the existing roof carefully, removing debris and loose material. Ensure that all decking is securely attached to the roof deck. Remove or grind smooth any sharp edges that can damage the membrane.
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Place membrane onto roof and unfold it to fit into position. The membrane should hang over the edges of the roof approximately three inches and turn up existing walls approximately 12 inches.
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Allow the membrane to relax for 30 minutes to reduce wrinkles.
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Fold the membrane over onto itself. While the material is resting, stir the adhesive for five minutes until the color is uniform.
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Apply the adhesive to the roof area and to the exposed area of the membrane. Work in sections that feel convenient for you. Do not apply adhesive to areas of the membrane that will be sealed later.
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Allow the adhesive to dry until it is tacky to the touch.
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Roll the membrane onto the adhesive surface and smooth with a shop broom. Work the broom slowly over the membrane to remove wrinkles and bubbling. Repeat for all sections of the roof.
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Overlap the seams a distance of approximately three inches.
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Fold back the edge three inches and apply membrane primer to both edges.
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Add seam tape to the edges and press into place. Roller the tape gently to aid adherence.
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Apply caulk to the edges of the seam to seal. Allow all materials to dry thoroughly.
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