Liquid rubber coatings are more popular than ever before for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, they’re incredibly durable, strong and long lasting. At the same time, though, you won’t have much trouble applying this material, nor do you have to wait long until it’s ready for action. Yet, despite these benefits, liquid rubber coatings are also very affordable and, as we mentioned, last so long, you’ll save money on future applications. You may still be surprised by one of the main benefits of liquid rubber, which is that it can coat a large array of surfaces.

Commercial and Industrial Use

Liquid EPDM is an extremely common choice for commercial and industrial properties these days, especially warehouses, office buildings and factories. That’s because their roofs tend to be perfectly flat. This makes it easy to lay down metal sheets or concrete for the initial roof and then EPDM over the top. As EPDM is extremely good at locking in air conditioning and heat, the material is a great way for companies to keep otherwise massive utility bills to a manageable level.

Residential

There are also a number of residential uses for liquid rubber as well. Although you’re not as likely to see flat roofs in a suburb that would call for EPDM, there are plenty of floors that would benefit from it. A liquid rubber floor coating is a really great way to keep your garage door in impeccable shape throughout the year. No matter what kind of climate you live in or vehicle you drive, EPDM will not let you down.

RVs and Motor Homes

Another great use for liquid rubber is an RV roof. Recreational vehicles may be massive and extremely capable, but their roofs are also constantly vulnerable to the elements. All it takes is one leak and any well-planned trip becomes stuck in its tracks.

Fortunately, when you have liquid EPDM, repairs don’t have to take more than a day or so and then you’re back on the road. Due to the flat surface of an RV’s roof, many owners use EPDM to cover the area before problems ever get a chance to arise.

Boats

Obviously, most boats don’t have roofs to them. However, when it comes to large yachts, EPDM is the perfect way to ensure that all that salt water and any rain doesn’t leak into your castle on the sea.

However, it should go without saying that floors on any boat would benefit from material that provides the perfect seal. A liquid rubber floor coating is the absolute best route you can take for this result. The membrane that forms will keep any water that splashes onto the deck from seeping in and causing further issues. You can also use EPDM to keep the outside of the boat perfectly safe, so your day on the water doesn’t turn into an inadvertent swimming lesson.

No matter where you live, work or like to spend your free time, you could probably benefit from applying liquid EPDM to the building or vehicle you enjoy doing it in.

Roof leaks are nothing to take lightly. A hole no bigger than a sliver can cause all kinds of damage if you’re not quick about addressing it. However, not all roof leaks need a professional’s services. Instead, you can save a lot of money by simply taking care of the problem yourself, even if it’s a commercial building. Let’s look at how.

Shingle Roof Leaks

Most homeowners are living under shingles, meaning that’s the source of their roof leak to some degree or another. First, if you can, get to your attic with a flashlight and take a look around. The cause of the leak should be abundantly clear because of watermarks. That tells you which part of the roof you need to address.

Now all you need to do is get on top of your roof and find the area that corresponds to the leak in your attic. Once you find it, the leak should be one of two things. When it comes to residential homes with shingles, roof leaks are either because of the shingles themselves becoming damaged or something penetrating the roof.

If it’s the former, just replace the shingles. Remove the ones that are damaged and replace them with new ones using either adhesive, nails, or both (find out what works best for your particular shingle).

Sometimes the roof has been comprised. It could be because of a “shiner”, meaning the roofer put a nail through your actual roof and now water is leaking in. Other times, it could be that ice and snow built up during the winter and clogged gutters forced them to melt into your home. Of course, sometimes it’s just vermin or another random event that compromised your roof to cause the leak.

Fortunately, all you need is some roof coating, putty, caulk, or other material to fill in the area where the water is getting through. You may need to remove shingles to access that point, but so long as they weren’t damaged, you can just replace them when the repair is finished.

Flat Roofs

Other people, especially those who own commercial buildings, will experience roof leaks without shingles. Flat roofs tend to give their weak point away via puddles. Water pools there and eventually forces its way in. So begin by mopping up the water before continuing with leaking roof repair.

Once you do this, you should notice the hole or leak where the water is entering your building. You’ll need to remove the roofing around this area to assess the situation. Chances are you’ll find more water, which is fine. You can still repair these roof leaks,

just mop up that water first too. Once it’s dry and you’ve removed any damaged material, apply EPDM rubber to the area. Whether it’s the liquid version or the kind you roll out like a carpet, be sure you cover the leak by two or three inches on all sides. This application will set within minutes and your problem is now solved.

While it’s cost effective to fix roof leaks on your own, don’t forget that sometimes professionals are necessary. If the problem has to do with plumbing or the leak is especially large, call a contractor.