Maintaining My Home

where the problem is extremely minor with no risk of leaks, watching to see whether it gets worse may be an appropriate first response. Where significant areas are not properly adhered, the membrane should be removed and replaced with a material compatible with the substrate

if the membrane was installed in recent years, call the installer back. Membranes still under warranty should be repaired by the contractor who carried out the original application or by another applicator approved by the membrane supplier

installation and/or repair of membranes is not a DIY job. Membrane manufacturers and suppliers typically train and license applicators in the use of their products. A warranty may only apply where application or repair is carried out by someone licensed by the supplier

work on roofs is restricted building work under the Building Act and anyone engaged to carry out this work must be a licensed building practitioner or supervised by an LBP