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on 1/12/2007 Flat roofs are far less likely to leak if ponding areas (where water sits for more than 24 hours) are filled. There are several asphalt, lightweight cement and acrylic-based products available to fill ponding areas.Fiberglass seam tape, which is available in rolls usually about 4 inches wide, should be used to reinforce the edges of areas where patches have been applied. This keeps the asphalt cement from cracking as it dries and shrinks.
on 4/16/2008 First of all, shingles dont belong on a flat roof. Secondly, the article forgets to mention rubber or single-ply roofing which compromises about 80% of flat roofs. In that case i would consider using a peal&seal type product such as these: http://www.bendtek.com/Roof_Repair_Products.htm This also applies for metal roofs as well.
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