How do I waterproof my roof?
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Sounds like you need a new roof.
Have you given any thought to metal roofing?
I don't remember the name of the product we used but it was made for roof repairs. Came in a bucket like paint. Was applied with a brush or roller. It reminded me of tar. We used it as a temporary fix on a composite roof. You might have to tarp your roof and wait for several weeks of dry weather before applying. Bought it at the hardware store.
Re-Roof it or use "Roofix" to paint on all over to seal everything. (available online via either QVC or Idealworld UK) May have something similar at large DIY or Building supply store.
Is it a double wide or single? And is the roof flat or angled?
You can't just keep on putting new layers over old layer and expect to sovle the problem. The old stuff needs to be removed so the new stuff can do it's job. New over old and damaged will just fail.
Not Bitumen - Elastomeric + Fibres - choice of colours. Made by Flag - England. Available on ebay UK
Replace roof.
My pleasure...... Having read all other messages and comments. I have to say the roof really needs to be sound otherwise you could be needing more than a new roof. Maybe a Tarpaulin might be an answer for you at the moment till you can get things sorted properly........
Under the coal tar roof is 2" thick extruded foam that is use for flat roofs. Removing the roof, foam and replacing everything is the cheapest alternative. You could use a solid membrane rubber roof instead of the coal tar they used to use. Putting on trusses would require to determine whether the walls can handle the weight. In most situations it's best to brace the walls then install the trusses, sheathing, and shingles. That would be double the cost of removing and replacing the current roof.
I googled for mobile home flat roof repair. It came up with " White, single ply TPO membranes are a very popular choice for mobile homes with flat or low slope roofs. TPO membranes are a polyester reinforced, reflective covering made of a blend of rubber and plastic". It looks like a single giant piece of flexible rubber. This might be expensive. Another possibility are the metal roofed carports. I've seen those at a lot of camping clubs over the trailers. Some people mounted the legs in 5 gallon buckets filled with cement to lock them in place. you would probably have to buy 2 of them in order to cover the remaining 2/3 of roof. That's all I've got. Good luck.