This Old House general contractor Tom Silva repairs a leaking flat roof with a new, long-lasting patch. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)

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How to Vent a Bath Fan Through a Roof:

How to Fix a Leaking Rooftop Vent Pipe:

How to Vent a Bath Fan Through a Roof:

Shopping List for How to Patch a Leaking Rubber Roof:
– high-density fiberboard, forms new substrate under roofing
– rubber roofing
– rubber membrane cleaner
– rubber-to-rubber contact cement
– lap sealant

Tools for How to Patch a Leaking Rubber Roof:
– utility knife
– drill/driver
– framing square
– 3-inch paintbrush
– 3-inch roller
– caulk gun

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