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Roof Drains on Flat Roofs Roof Drains on Flat roofs are one of the most problematic objects. The positioning, design, and installation of a drainage system are one of the most important factors to have a relatively low maintenance roof. The average flat roof does not have an optimized draining system. Most of the time there is not […]
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Repairing skylight leaks on flat roofs Many types of skylights Some skylights are for pitched roofs, and others for flat roofs only. Skylights have the function of bringing natural light into a dark area in a building. So often they are the primary cause of a leak in a roof. Most of the time they do not
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Con-Artist Roofer did a number on Mr. Williams roof After investigating the roof we found the following: A Modified Bitumen Torch Down Rubber membrane was used with no ultraviolet protection No coating was applied for ultraviolet protection Since this material requires the use of a torch to fuse the seams together, most of the seams were
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There is a point when not to repair a flat roof (Hot Tar and Gravel) but rather replace it We have been installing and repairing flat roofs in Connecticut for over 30 years. We claim that we can fix almost any roof. But when it comes to Hot Tar and Gravel Roofs, we draw the
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Rubber Roofs on Flat Roofs There are many types of roofing systems available. The most common rubber roof across the US today is EPDM. When EPDM came on the market in the ’60s, it quickly became a favorite roofing system due to its elasticity and the width of the material. The most durable rubber roofs with little maintenance are the Modified
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The most common problems on Commercial Rubber Flat Roof are: Ponding or standing water Clogged strainers over internal drains Clogged scuppers that protrude through a parapet wall Drains are not in the right areas Edges are higher than the roof preventing water run-off Air Conditioner curb flashing Vent pipes and scuppers Other problems are also common as in flashing, air conditioner
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The most dangerous flat roof we did This widow’s walk, in Darien, Connecticut was not a typical challenge. A small and high flat roof. There was almost no place to put tools or material. This roof should have taken one day to do, but instead took us five days. They were working about 50 ft up from
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Shingles on low slope roof Installing shingles on a low pitch roof. See the image below. To nail down flashing. Installing a second layer of shingle over a roof that is not suited for it. Skylights that are meant for flat roofs are installed on pitched roofs. Not adequate flashing against a wall or transition areas to
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Repairing a Valley on a Shingle Roof Valleys on between two slanted roofs causes leaks very often We have been in the roofing business for 25 years. We may not know how to spell, but roofing we know best. Most roofers know how to install shingles, but many have no clue how to do a
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Chimneys need waterproofing, sealing or re-grouting over time All chimneys need waterproofing or sealing over time. Sealing the crown and flashing will generally fix the chimney leak. The crown consists typically of a cement slab on top of the chimney that cracks and separates from the rest of the chimney. The flashing is the metal
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Commercial Flat Roof Repair – Hot-Tar Gravel Roofs Commercial flat roof repair with the old Hot Tar and Gravel on it. These roofs have come a long way, but time has come where they are not repairable any longer. Over the years the hot tar becomes brittle and starts to crack. The stone aggregate hides these cracks,
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Post and Railings on roofs make up for most leaks Most roof leaks are caused by inadequate flashing on a post. This is one of the most common areas where a leak starts. Watch this video to see what to do. Click here to see “How to find leaks and make Flat Roof Repairs” A Schematic
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The Challenge is the flashing It’s a challenge to install a cupola on a flat roof due to the flashing problem. See how we did it. What is the function of the Cupola? This particular roof is a gambrel style roof. There are no vents to allow the hot air out that builds up during the days.
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Repairing or Sealing a Chimney Crown Watch the video for tips on what to look for to seal or repair a chimney. Most chimneys need some maintenance over the years. The flashing comes loose, or the grouting starts breaking out. Most roof leaks are due to a lack of chimney maintenance. To use the incorrect chimney sealant
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Three Types of Roofing Systems explained Roofing contractors will do a rubber roof installation of their choice. There are three types of roofing systems most commonly installed. These are EPDM, TPO, and Modified Bitumen Torch Down membrane. TPO is a vinyl roofing membrane. Here are some links to see more about EPDM and TPO EPDM Rubber is the most famous rubber roof installation among roofing
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Things to look for before attempting a roof repair: Making roof repairs can be easy. Identifying the problem is not so easy. Many times we see roof repairs done but the roof is still leaking. It is important to first locate the position of the leaky area on the outside. Vents on a roof The best way is
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The cost of Residential and Commercial Roofs Installing a residential flat roof is more costly than that of commercial roofs per square foot due to the following reasons: Commercial Roofs have the advantages of putting more crews to do the work. Roof Size – limited space causes movement restrictions of people and materials. Objects – such as
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Scuppers are effective drainage systems on Flat Roofs Scuppers are the most efficient means of removing water from flat roofs – living in Fairfield County, Westport, Greenwich, and Stamford, we get our fair share of rain. It is important to make sure that drains are well-positioned and function properly. We do all kinds of flat roof
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Pitch pockets are a commonplace to leak on commercial roofs The most overlooked element on flat roofs is a Pitch Pocket. Watch the video to understand what a Pitch Pocket is and how simple a flat roof repair can be. What is a Pitch Pockets? Pitch Pockets are open bottom flanged containers installed on a roof
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This is a list of things to look for when considering a flat roof repair: The overlapping seams of the rubber roof. The flashing around skylights. Vent pipes – the rubber boot around the pipe. Chimney’s – Is the flashing and grout sealed and tight. The transitions from a flat roof to a shingle
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There are three popular roofing materials to choose from There are many techniques in installing rubber roofs. Every roofer has there own ways and preferred roofing system they like to install. The question is how to make a roof last and never to leak. Easier said than done. After installing flat roofs and repairing them
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Rubber Roof Installation over gravel Commercial rubber roof installation with a Modified Bitumen Torch Down Roofing system direct over a gravel embedded roof. A Two-Ply Modified Bitumen Torch Down Roofing system is the only system that can be installed directly to any tar build-up roof even if it has gravel embedded on the surface. This method will last
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Scuppers for flat roofs Scuppers flat roof repair – The cause of a major leak was due to incorrect leader headers on the other side of the wall. Scuppers are perfect for getting water off a roof, but if water flow is restricted and water backs up into the scupper again, that will cause leaks. Here is
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Metal Roof Gone Bad – impossible to repair this metal roof Watch this video above to see how water gets trapped under the silicone causing the metal roof to rust. This “metal roof gone bad” was treated with a silicone sealant approximately three years ago. From the evidence, it is clear that the company applying the sealant didn’t know what
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What is flashing? Flashing is usually made from metal, copper or aluminum, that is used to make the transition from a roof to an object or a wall. These objects can be vent pipes, skylights, Air Conditioners, drains or anything that has to penetrate the roof. Incorrect Flashing causes the most Roof Repairs Roof repair and flashing are
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Pooling water on a Flat Roof When you have a flat roof water pool for extended periods of time, it could have negative results in the membrane and structure. These areas that pool also accumulates dirt and leaves that accelerate the growth of algae and moss which is also harmful to the roof. Watch videos on how the best
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Why Silver Coating or Aluminum Asphalt Paint Sealant on Rubber Roofs? Silver coating or Aluminum Asphalt paint is used to coat Asphalt based roofs to protect against ultraviolet rays. These roofs are the old Hot Tar roof systems and then also the Modified Bitumen membranes. Both these roof systems are Asphalt based, and the Aluminum Asphalt paint is compatible
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Chimney Leak Repair with Turbo Poly Seal To perform a proper Chimney Leak Repair is crucial for any flat roof. Mortar cracks, chimney flashing and crown deterioration on a chimney will contribute to leaks on a flat roof. All chimneys need maintenance over time. The mortar grout is usually the first to go. Re-pointing a chimney
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Chimney Re-Pointing or Re-Grouting The cement grout is the most neglected part of chimney repairs. Most people will just try to caulk cracks or use some sealant. Removing old grout or cement from between the stone or bricks is not easy and can take up a lot of time. Fieldstone chimneys Fieldstone chimneys have a nice appeal,
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EPDM Rubber Roofing Membrane EPDM Rubber Roofing membrane will shrink due to ultraviolet exposure. This, in turn, will put stress on the adhesives that bond the seams and eventually separate the material. Watch this video I took with my iPhone about an EPDM roof. You will see what I mean about a good looking material, EPDM,
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