Helping You Make Informed Roofing Decisions

What types of commercial roofing systems do you install?

• EPDM, TPO, PVC, Modified, Metal, PMMA
• We are certified applicators of Johns Manville, Elevate, Carlisle, Kemper, Siplast, Mule Hide and GAF

What products do you work with?

• We use only high quality products
• Commercial low-slope roofing systems vary greatly depending on a number of factors
• The products we use are carefully selected based on the building’s use, original design, the building code and the customer’s budget.

How do I know if my commercial roof needs repair or replacement?

• As a general rule, a commercial low-slope roof lasts between 10-20 years.  Some roof systems can last longer.  
• Leaks: We ask if the roof is leaking, for how long and where are the leaks?  We map the leaks and try to determine the cause.
• Seams: We inspect the integrity of the seams.  Over time, seams can delaminate and allow leaking to occur.  We can repair some open seams.  The quantity of open seams influences our recommendation on repairs vs. replacement.
• Cuts, tears and holes:  We inspect and mark areas that require patching.  The quantity of cuts, tears and holes helps guide us in making a recommendation to either repair or replace.
• Condition of Membrane and Sealants:  We inspect the membrane and sealants for environmental wear (UV degradation, for example), dry rotting, shrinkage, bond/adherence to the substrate and mechanical wear (hail & foot traffic, for instance). The condition of the membrane influences our recommendation.
• Saturation:  We check saturation of the underlying insulation based on visual inspection, how the roof ‘walks’ (wet roofing feels and sounds different under foot), the amount of reported leaks, moisture probing, core cuts and Infrared Thermal Scan (IR Scanning).  A saturated roof system can require partial or total removal and replacement.  We never want to roof over a saturated substrate.
• Roof Deck:  We check from the underside to verify that the roof deck is not deteriorated or rusted significantly.  The roof deck is a structural element that must be in good condition to accept a new roof.  Deteriorated decking can be repaired or replaced during replacement.
• Drainage: We check gutters, downspouts, scuppers and drains for proper flow of water off the roof and away from the building.  
• Slope:  “Flat Roofs” are really Low Slope Roofs.  Typically, low slope roofs will have between 1/8” per 1 foot to ½” per 1 foot of incline to allow water to flow to the drainage system.  If there is not enough slope, water can build up and cause leaks, premature deterioration of the membrane (especially with Modified or BUR systems) and can even cause the roof to collapse if the water weight is great enough.  The existing slope will influence our decision to recommend a repair vs. a replacement.
• Budget: Some building owners save money over time to prepare for the eventual roof replacement.  Those who do not save may need time before they can afford a replacement.  In this case, we can offer repairs that can ‘buy time’ until a replacement can occur.