How To Fix A Leaking Shipping Container Roof

Leaky shipping container roof.

How to fix a leaking shipping container roof.

Using our peel n patch repair system makes shipping container roof repair simple. If this is not possible then the next best fix is a roofing product made just for this kind of application. The patch requires sunlight uv light and will be hard in 5 minutes. Peel off the bottom of each repair patch and place the sticky side on whatever hole your cargo container has.

Liquid rubber waterproofing membranes will repair a leaking roof with a single spray over the existing roof surface membrane. Kool seal is available at many big box home improvement and at mobile home part retailers. If shipping container roof leaks the best fix is to cut out the damaged area and weld in a new steel roof. Within minutes our patches harden and are ready to be painted over.

To fix your leaking container simply open the sealed package peel of the backing paper apply to container leak area and apply pressure with your thumbs. Just like you would put on a band aid. Maintenance and seal small pin holes on shipping container roofs. Liquid membranes are applied in a single coat this will combat flaking rusting and peeling metal.

This will require re caulking and an inspection of the roof. Next are the windows doors and any out going tubes and wires. If working inside use a uv torch. In an earlier article we viewed elastomeric roof coatings like kool seal to do some preventative.

Want to help support our channel. Use a high grade sealer for your shipping container and re inspect the entire unit after a hard rain. Visit maintenance of the shipping container home. In addition the sunshine color roof coatings also lessen the heat island effect as well as the heat buildup on the medial side your container often the effect of a darker painted or rusted container roof.

Save time and money not having to remove and replace the damaged membrane or roof.