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We are replacing a tar & gravel flat roof with a torched down rubber roof. I want to put a rail around the sides of the roof for architectural interest – something similar to the old “widow’s walk”. Can anyone tell us how to waterproof the railing? Does it need to be constructed and/or attached to the roof in any particular fashion? The roof is going on, on Sunday. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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We are replacing a tar & gravel flat roof with a torched down rubber roof. I want to put a rail around the sides of the roof for architectural interest - something similar to the old "widow's walk". Can anyone tell us how to waterproof the railing? Does it need to be constructed and/or attached to the roof in any particular fashion? The roof is going on, on Sunday. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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the proper way to seal the railing is with zip tape. the product that is used to seal the rubber to the drip edge ect. when the rubber is put down the drip edge is placed over the rubber and then the zip tape is installed. the same is true for any protrusions thru the roof---plumbing stacks, vents and porch railings. install the rubber and then build your railing the zip tape is then run up the posts at least 4 inches. hope this helps.