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Where to buy Tar

studdlymurphy · 2010-12-21 06:29:54

Hi All, I have a felt roof that needs some repair I would like to buy some tar and repair it but where is best to get tar I have plenty of felt for the job just short of the tar. Thanks for the help

21-12-2010 7:29am

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studdlymurphy

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Hi All,
I have a felt roof that needs some repair I would like to buy some tar and repair it but where is best to get tar I have plenty of felt for the job just short of the tar.
Thanks for the help

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#2 21-12-2010 10:55am

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Its not tar you need, its bitiminous primer , can be got in any hardware store , you will also need a gas torch.

Word of caution - Always have a bucket of water nearby when using torch on felt.

Had a near disaster one time when the primer took off and its not a nice thing to happenn.

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