Flat Roof Replacement

Flat and low-slope roofs are important for many commercial, industrial, and other large buildings, but they also have different requirements from the pitched roofs commonly found on homes. Complications with water drainage, rooftop equipment, unique materials, and other considerations are important when replacing your flat or low-slope roof.

If your existing flat roof is aging, leaking, or showing signs of deterioration, replacement can be a dependable long-term solution. Since 1992, we’ve provided the experience, quality workmanship, careful attention to detail, and honest recommendations needed for flat roofs. We can evaluate your existing roof, explain your options, and help you determine the right approach for your building.

Flat roofs can develop problems gradually, and some issues may not be immediately obvious. Recurring leaks, deteriorating roofing materials, damaged seams, ponding water, worn flashing, and visible damage can all indicate your roof needs professional attention.

It’s also important to consider the age and overall condition of your roofing system. An isolated problem on an otherwise healthy roof may be repairable, while an older roof with widespread damage may need replacement. Continuing to repair an aging system can eventually lead to recurring problems, particularly when problems appear in multiple areas.

We take a careful approach to evaluating existing roofs and new builds alike. Our goal is to understand the condition of the entire roofing system, your goals for the property, and provide honest recommendations about repairs, materials, and more.

Flat or low-slope roofs are practical for large structures and can accommodate equipment, mechanical systems, and other building requirements. This makes them popular choices for many commercial buildings. These large roofs can also contain numerous penetrations, drains, vents, and other details that require careful installation.

A commercial flat roof replacement requires careful planning, incorporating the building's use as well as its physical characteristics. Minimizing disruption to employees, customers, tenants, and day-to-day operations is often an important consideration. We work with property owners and managers to understand the scope of the project and develop a roofing approach appropriate for the building.

Industrial buildings can place particularly demanding requirements on a roofing system. Large roof areas, rooftop equipment, frequent foot traffic for maintenance, temperature fluctuations, and other site-specific conditions can all affect the performance and service life of a flat roof.

Industrial roof replacement requires careful consideration of the existing structure and the facility’s uses. The new roofing system needs to provide reliable protection while accommodating the regular requirements of the building. We pay close attention to roof transitions, penetrations, drainage, flashing, and other areas that can become vulnerable to water intrusion.

Proper flat roof replacement requires careful consideration. For example, vents, pipes, HVAC equipment, walls, curbs, drains, edges, and other penetrations create transitions that need to be properly incorporated into the roofing system.

Water management is another important consideration. While flat roofs are generally designed with some degree of slope, they do not shed water as quickly as steeply pitched roofs. Drains, scuppers, slopes, and other drainage components play an important role in directing water away from the building.

During a replacement, we focus on these areas to ensure your flat roof is weather-proof and secure. Quality workmanship and experience working with flat roofs can make a significant difference in how well your completed roof protects your building.