When Looking for a sealant...Why is Liquid Roof/Liquid Rubber Your Best Solution?

First. no other product can match the durability of EPDM rubber. Liquid Roof and Liquid Rubber is a true EPDM rubber, it is easily applied, has a slow cure time and is water resistant. This will enhance appearance and help retain value. Liquid Rubber is the ONLY liquid EPDM product on the market. Liquid Roof/Liquid Rubber is also one of the best waterproofing agents on the market today! excellent water, vapor and gas barrier; temperature tolerance from minus 60 degrees F. to plus 300 degrees F.; Ozone and UV stability; broad chemical resistance from strong bases to acids; high dielectric value; excellent corrosion protection on steel and aluminum; not affected by salts; resists cathodic disbondment; easily repairable.

Liquid Rubber General Preventative Maintenance For Roofs:
During new construction, caulks and sealants are used to waterproof around flashings, vents and other protrusions throughout your roof. Liquid Rubber acts as a shield to protect existing caulks and sealants and extend their life substantially. The useful life of metal roofs, whether galvanized steel, or aluminum can also be extended. Liquid Rubber is the best and also the most cost effective product for solving this problem, Liquid Roof does not chalk or shrink. Liquid Rubber's one-coat application saves you time and money sealing and protecting the roof while increasing its value! Easily applied over Metal, Rubber, Fiberglass, Concrete, Wood, Fabric and Foam.

Liquid Rubber Concrete
Concrete and masonry should not be of "porous" or type that will absorb liquids to - say about a 1/8" - 1/4". If it does you will not have adequate curing. For example - on brick - liquid rubber will have a tendency to be absorbed by porous brick and may not cure adequately. The answer would be to paint it with a non-gloss paint or primer to "fill in the voids" let that dry and then coat that with Liquid Rubber.

Liquid Rubber over Sheet Rubber:
Liquid Roof is recommended for application over sheet rubber because it is the same chemistry and has identical flexibility and weathering characteristics. Liquid Rubber does not chalk and can be used to eliminate the chalking of sheet rubber. When a solvent containing product like Liquid Rubber comes in contact with sheet rubber, the applicator should be prepared for a phenomenon which will make it appear as if something has gone radically wrong. Some of the solvent in Liquid Rubber will be absorbed by the sheet rubber and cause it to swell. If the sheet is not glued tightly to the plywood the swelling causes wrinkles or bubbles to form. Depending on the temperature, this condition will persist for days or sometimes weeks. However, as the Liquid Roof begins its cure process and solvent slowly evaporates, the sheet will shrink and return to its original shape. Do not apply Liquid Rubber in a heavy film as this will aggravate the swelling reaction in the sheet.

Recoating Liquid Rubber:
Since Liquid Rubber cures by chemical reaction, a single heavy application will be preferable to multiple thin coats. A second coat will bond to a previous film but that bond will not be as strong as the internal bond within each layer. If a second coat is applied before the first has thoroughly cured, some wrinkling may result as the first coat absorbs solvent and swells. This will, however, recover as the solvent evaporates. It is generally recommended that only a single coat be applied over non-porous surfaces, the thickness of which can be varied as desired. Thicker films will take longer to cure through.

Asphalt based coating
Asphalt coatings and asphalt built-up roofs are considered unstable substrates and therefore, not recommended for coating directly with Liquid Rubber EPDM. We do carry a specific elastomeric which with a two coat application gives you a 10 year warranty. Click Here For Product Information on Our Elastomeric.

Is specifically designed for Residential and Commercial Roofs. Use Liquid Rubber to recoat weathered metal, sheet rubber, urethane foam, cement and polyurea. Excellent for waterproofing. Can be applied directly to plywood and lumber. Liquid Rubber is also very effective coating for steel especially where it is exposed to a salt environment. May be applied on, gutters, structural steel, air conditioner enclosures, cooling towers, galvanized steel, unit heater flues, smoke stacks chimneys, fiberglass and non porous masonry surfaces. Click here for more information

For RV, Trailer, Mobile Home and Camper Owners Use Liquid Roof

Click here for RV Project With Photos. Stop making the same roof repairs every year using other products. Rv leaks and Rv roof leaks are fixed right the first time with Liquid Roof. Print RV applications instructions here.. Did you know the average RV has at least five penetrations through its roof-skylights, refrigerator vents, air conditioner and plumbing vent? Each of these has a flashing around it. The roof skin has three or four seams and must also be sealed around the entire perimeter. Most manufacturers will apply acrylic or butyl rubber caulk around the roof penetrations and seams to seal against the intrusion of water. Initially the caulks are flexible and adhere tightly to the surface; however, after five or six years of continuous exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun plus the ozone in our atmosphere, a gradual embrittlement and loss of adhesion occurs in these caulks. This process eventually leads to cracking and then to leaks. The application of Liquid Roof will greatly delay the onset of age-related problems with caulks. Trailers and RV', campers, house boats etc all have some portion of the roof which will pond water. For those of you living in the Gulf states you experience sudden afternoon showers. Those in the northern states experience rapid temperature drops late in the day during Spring and Fall. These kinds of situations might result in acrylic coating products being partially if not totally destroyed. Do not apply Liquid Roof over cream color ALPHA rubber. It is best to check with the manufacturer regarding your current roof system. Liquid Roof is the best and also the most cost effective product for solving this problem.

For Pond Owners: Click here for Fish Pond Project With Photos. Liquid Rubber Fix pond leaks. Waterproofing Fish Ponds, Fountains, & Reflecting Pools with Liquid EPDM Rubber Concrete which has not been modified with special additives must be protected by an impervious coating when used for containing water. Unprotected concrete will absorb water which can then leach out soluble constituents and cause spalling when frozen. The combination of outdoor exposure plus water immersion creates a demanding environment for a coating. It must have high resistance to water penetration, be flexible enough to withstand extremes in temperature, and not be affected by ultra violet radiation from the sun. Liquid EPDM rubber coatings possess all this characteristics and are also non toxic to fish.

Preparation. Drain water and clean surface dirt while concrete is still wet. High pressure water spray and/or scouring surface with a wire brush may be necessary in fish ponds. If algae is present treat with an algaecide or 25% solution of bleach, let stand for one hour and rise well. Allow one week (rainfree) for concrete to dry out.

If you are using this in Koi tanks in immersion conditions, make sure you have 2 coats of Liquid EPDM and that you have a full cure. To do so, let cure in air (without water) for about 1 week in 70 deg F or more ). Soak and rinse out the tank several times with water before making this ready for the Koi. The soaking and rinsing is to ensure you get out any residue solvents after the curing process. You will of course need to prepare the water for the Koy in whatever normal way you prepare Koi tanks/ponds.

Whether your pond is concrete, plastic or rubber lined. Liquid Rubber can fix your leaks troubles. Plastic pond liners have a tendency to crack or to tear. There are products such at tapes and caulks that will eventually wear. Liquid Rubber, on the otherhand will not. For concrete ponds the easiest solution for leaks are to cover them with a rubber liner but they are tricky to install. Liquid Rubber provides an easy one-time solution to your pond leak regardless of if they are made of rubber, concrete or plastic. And yes, it is safe for fish! Print Pond Instruction Sheet Here

Liquid Rubber for Coating Plywood:
Liquid Rubber has been used directly over plywood to make a finished roof in situations where expediency and minimal cost were the primary considerations. Although this procedure results in a weaker roof structure, water-tightness can be achieved if the application is performed carefully. The joint between sheets should be positioned directly over a roof truss and securely fastened to prevent warping. Next, to seal the pores, coat plywood with an oil based sealer. Allow an overnight cure. Seal the joint by bridging it with a 6" wide polyester fabric strip. Apply a light coat of rubber over the joint, lay fabric into wet rubber and smooth out wrinkles. Complete job by applying a liberal coat of Liquir Rubber over entire roof surface, being especially careful to completely cover the fabric over the joint without skips or pinholes. Using an oil base sealer on the wood considerably improves the appearance of a one-coat application of Liquid Rubber.



Liquid Rubber is excellent for Wood Surfaces, Liquid Rubber can be applied to wood. We recommend first applying a primer coat using an oil base sealer and then the Liquid Rubber after the sealer has dried. Liquid Rubber can be colored using " universal " colorants available at any paint store. You can add up to one cup per gallon of paint thinner for easier handling when going over wood. Liquid Rubber is slippery when there is only a fine mist of water on its surface. Silicone and oil-based materials are considered unstable and should be avoided.