Commercial Flat Roof Repair 

Although flat roofs aren't technically flat, the low-slope is at greater risk of wind uplift, sun degradation and ponding as opposed to their pitched roof counterpart. It is absolutely essential for prompt repair to flat roofs to reduce the risk of leaks and further possible structural damage. A comprehensive flat roof repair plan that includes routine inspections, leak-detection, detailed reporting and speedy repair, will extend the useful life of your low-slope roof by five or more years.



Plan a Repair Checklist

A flat roof repair plan that is effective, starts with a thorough inspection of the roof conditions. Water puddles, coating deterioration and staining that are present more than 48 hours after precipitation, is a good indication that there might be a problem. Seals should be inspected for deterioration and voids . All penetrations including HVAC units, drains, skylights, gutters and scuppers are of special concern and require extra attention when doing repairs.

Spotting damage on your roof that could create leaks

It is important to locate at risk areas before the leak occurs. Finding roof-hail-damage that could cause a roof leak can be difficult because often the actual spot where the roof leaks is not always exactly where the water stains are appearing on your ceiling. Water seeks the lowest point and because of this it may penetrate at one point, then run down to another before visible signs of damage appear as a stain on your ceiling. It’s sometimes easy to spot obvious roof damage (shrinkage or tearing might be present, or you see stains on ceilings or walls), but by then, you probably already have some significant water damage. Your best bet is to find the roof damage before the leaks appear.

Identifying Damage on Your Roof ahead of the leak

Start with an outdoor inspection.
An up close visual inspection will help pinpoint damaged areas in need of repair (Poorly adhered EPDM may roll or buckle, flashing could be cracked, seams tear and Equipment and foot traffic are possible puncture points). When damage is localized, (meaning less than 30 percent) repairs should address the problem effectively. Extensive damage, (Greater than 30 percent) could necessitate entire roof replacement. It is important to keep in mind,in addition to shrinkage, flashing, vent pipes/penetrations, gutters and fencing could be damaged also. As such, a good inspectin of these things will be in order as well. If you suspect that your roof is damaged, Call Marcus Anthony Construction to meet with our qualified specialists to work with you insurance carrier and minimize or eliminate out of pocket expenses for your roof repair today