Rubberized roof paint

[CUZ_458]

Who has used this type of product successfully for waterproofing as a DIY project at home ? Painting is 1 of the few tasks i do on my own without getting in a contractor. I am seeing lots on unknown brands online who stock this type of paint (liquid rubber , Eco rubber , Rubberduck , Super rubber) . The well known brands like Plascon & Dulux do not have this as a product.

I have 2 minor leaks on my roof and the sheeting needs a paint as well . Trying to decide if i should stick with the usual membrane + waterproof paint and thereafter normal roof paint or just use a rubberized waterproof roof paint . Any advice ?

 

[RedViking]

Membrane + sealant paint + roof paint.

 

[Corelli]

Duram has Rubberflex. I havent used it yet but do have 2 tins I am planning to use on my roof. Some of their dam sealant paints work really good. I use it for guttering, but with the current rain I think I need bigger gutters. Told my wife we probs need 200mm x 200mm box gutters.

Duram rubberflex and it comes in colours

RubberFlex | Rubberised Waterproof Coating | 12-Year Guarantee | Duram Smart Paint

Protect your roof with Duram RubberFlex. A high-build rubberised waterproof coating with exceptional elongation and a 12-year guarantee for a joint-free, seamless barrier.

www.duram.co.za

This is that Pond sealant, it works well but more for gutters

Duram 195 | Polyurethane Waterproofing for Dams & Roofs | Duram Smart Paint

Waterproof dams, box gutters, and retaining walls with Duram 195. A seamless polyurethane coating designed for permanent immersion and exceptional flexibility.

www.duram.co.za

For patching the roof I tend to use this but I also use the membrane with it even though it has membrane embedded too.

FibreTech | Fibre-Reinforced Waterproofing for Roofs | Duram Smart Paint

Backed by a 12-year quality guarantee. A premium fibre-reinforced acrylic waterproofer used on parapets, wall and chimney cappings, gutters and roof screws.

www.duram.co.za

 

[Nickster]

Who has used this type of product successfully for waterproofing as a DIY project at home ? Painting is 1 of the few tasks i do on my own without getting in a contractor. I am seeing lots on unknown brands online who stock this type of paint (liquid rubber , Eco rubber , Rubberduck , Super rubber) . The well known brands like Plascon & Dulux do not have this as a product.

I have 2 minor leaks on my roof and the sheeting needs a paint as well . Trying to decide if i should stick with the usual membrane + waterproof paint and thereafter normal roof paint or just use a rubberized waterproof roof paint . Any advice ?

What type of roof do you have? There are many different approaches. Flat - torch on, IBR/ metal - acrylic or polyurethane coating, tiled - roof cement. Pap and lap isn't always the best approach

 

[Corelli]

If its IBR roofing dont use a cooltech paint. Problem is that condensation sticks around with them. I have an IBR extended section and every morning even on hot days there is condensation. So I painted over it with a dark grey and still get that. If in Dubai or SE Asia I would happily use that paint but elsewhere not sure.

 

[CUZ_458]

What type of roof do you have? There are many different approaches. Flat - torch on, IBR/ metal - acrylic or polyurethane coating, tiled - roof cement. Pap and lap isn't always the best approach

IBR roof

 

[CUZ_458]

Duram has Rubberflex. I havent used it yet but do have 2 tins I am planning to use on my roof. Some of their dam sealant paints work really good. I use it for guttering, but with the current rain I think I need bigger gutters. Told my wife we probs need 200mm x 200mm box gutters.

Duram rubberflex and it comes in colours

RubberFlex | Rubberised Waterproof Coating | 12-Year Guarantee | Duram Smart Paint

Protect your roof with Duram RubberFlex. A high-build rubberised waterproof coating with exceptional elongation and a 12-year guarantee for a joint-free, seamless barrier.

www.duram.co.za

This is that Pond sealant, it works well but more for gutters

Duram 195 | Polyurethane Waterproofing for Dams & Roofs | Duram Smart Paint

Waterproof dams, box gutters, and retaining walls with Duram 195. A seamless polyurethane coating designed for permanent immersion and exceptional flexibility.

www.duram.co.za

For patching the roof I tend to use this but I also use the membrane with it even though it has membrane embedded too.

FibreTech | Fibre-Reinforced Waterproofing for Roofs | Duram Smart Paint

Backed by a 12-year quality guarantee. A premium fibre-reinforced acrylic waterproofer used on parapets, wall and chimney cappings, gutters and roof screws.

www.duram.co.za

Thanks will look into these products

 

[Corelli]

Thanks will look into these products

Just prime before you paint. Many dont. If painting IBR its best in the morning because in the Afternoon the roof starts cooling down, and so the paint wont happily dry.

 

[Big Rat]

Fired Earth has a roof paint. colours also included.
Did mine in April. Had a few spots where membrane was needed. 2 20litres drums on a 100sqr metre part of the roof
Think coat added.
I had a few leaks and that is gone now.

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[spiff]

Who has used this type of product successfully for waterproofing as a DIY project at home ? Painting is 1 of the few tasks i do on my own without getting in a contractor. I am seeing lots on unknown brands online who stock this type of paint (liquid rubber , Eco rubber , Rubberduck , Super rubber) . The well known brands like Plascon & Dulux do not have this as a product.

I have 2 minor leaks on my roof and the sheeting needs a paint as well . Trying to decide if i should stick with the usual membrane + waterproof paint and thereafter normal roof paint or just use a rubberized waterproof roof paint . Any advice ?

I rubberized my house roof last month - perfect - no leaks plus a 10yr guarantee.

 

[CUZ_458]

I rubberized my house roof last month - perfect - no leaks plus a 10yr guarantee.

What product or who did you use ? tiles or IBR ?

 

[SauRoNZA]

Duram Fibre + Membrane has worked well for me.

Then haven’t needed roof paint after as it was already colour matched.

 

[spiff]

What product or who did you use ? tiles or IBR ?

1 x main roof - tiles
1 x braai roof - IBR
2 x garage roof - torch on
everything was rubberized including parapets / braai chimney etc.

ecorubbercape.co.za
speak to Paul
Paul's son does the preliminary prep work with his team (scraping off old paint / prepping joints etc)
all round service was excellent
booked 3 days - team arrived dead on time the monday morning & completed on time
Paul did the final rubberizing spray himself

 

[rh1]

1 x main roof - tiles
1 x braai roof - IBR
2 x garage roof - torch on
everything was rubberized including parapets / braai chimney etc.

ecorubbercape.co.za
speak to Paul
Paul's son does the preliminary prep work with his team (scraping off old paint / prepping joints etc)
all round service was excellent
booked 3 days - team arrived dead on time the monday morning & completed on time
Paul did the final rubberizing spray himself

How much did that set you back? Does not sound cheap, but replacing a roof is def more expensive than preventative maintenance

 

[spiff]

How much did that set you back? Does not sound cheap, but replacing a roof is def more expensive than preventative maintenance

 

[rh1]

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For some reason I thought R40k, when I asked. No idea why. But that was what was in my head.

 

[Steamy Tom]

Personally, nope nope nope.

 

[rh1]

Personally, nope nope nope.

May I ask why?

 

[CUZ_458]

1 x main roof - tiles
1 x braai roof - IBR
2 x garage roof - torch on
everything was rubberized including parapets / braai chimney etc.

ecorubbercape.co.za
speak to Paul
Paul's son does the preliminary prep work with his team (scraping off old paint / prepping joints etc)
all round service was excellent
booked 3 days - team arrived dead on time the monday morning & completed on time
Paul did the final rubberizing spray himself

Thanks ill def contact them if i decide to go this route

 

[Steamy Tom]

May I ask why?

I believe it is a short term band aid to the root cause that causes issues down the line and it's quite expensive to boot.

Fix the actual issue or use conventional methods. Besides this, sealing valleys is probably my biggest pet peeve, most of these roof contractors do both.

With tile roofs it makes the tiles incredibly difficult to lift after.

It makes tile and steel roofs much harder to prep for painting later, if you go rubber coating you are almost sure you are going to need to stick with rubber coating in future.

It doesn't last as claimed.