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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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The pros and cons of Drains, Scuppers, and Gutters. Cons Debris collects through the strainer and blocks the flow of water very easily. Unclogging a blocked drain needs professional people to do it.- costly The roof needs to be cleared of leaves and debris daily to prevent water to collect around the strainer – Especially in the fall. When drains are not
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Our Beginnings… Family Owned Flat Roof Doctor is a family-owned and operated roofing business. For the last 30, ears we have specialized in the installation of rubber roofing for both commercial and residential properties in Connecticut, New York, and now, in Pennsylvania. My name is Naas Ferreira. My late wife, Mia, and I arrived in
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Chimneys have their functions but cause leaks on flat roofs Chimneys are constructed from the following materials: Oven-baked bricks. (red clay bricks) Cinder block Fieldstone Wood-framed chimneys with siding. Metal flue pipe chimneys. Clay pipe flue Stucco covered chimneys. Regardless of what they are constructed of, all chimneys must be tied into a roof with proper
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How to look for leaks on a chimney Watch this video to see how we wrap it with a membrane to preserve it. A Chimney consist of three sections: Crown Body Flashing If you need a checklist of what you will need to repair your chimney you can find it here. The following is a list of
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Rubber Gaskets on Skylights that Hardens and Crack We typically find that leaks from skylights on flat roofs, develop because of the degradation of the rubber gasket in between the window and window frame or the flashing around the curb that connects the skylight to the roof system. We install and repair all skylight leaks on flat
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This video explains the method of Installation of a Torch Down Rubber Roof over Tar and Gravel Existing Old Hot Tar and Gravel Roofs There are still some Old Tar and Gravel Roofs in existence. Instead of removing the old roofing system, a new Torch Down Rubber Roof Installation can be achieved over the existing
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5 Reasons Contractors Choose to Install EPDM Rubber Roofing: EPDM Rubber install by someone who has had very little training. The process for installation can be done relatively quickly, saving labor costs. Although there is a more durable, two-ply system available, roofing contractors will install the EPDM, single-ply system because they know it well. The sales appeal
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Ultraviolet rays will harm an EPDM Roof EPDM rubber roofing is aesthetically pleasing with its smooth and clean surface. However, we have repaired many EPDM rubber roofs that have signs of degradation from harmful UV rays. We often see these signs in the form of shrinkage and brittleness in particular areas of a roof. Unfortunately, to make repairs to
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What is EPDM? And “Why EPDM Rubber on Commercial Roofs?” This article and others on this website along with videos will prove that it is not wise to install EPDM Rubber on Commercial Roofs EPDM comes from its inclusion of Ethylene, Propylene, Diene Monomer. EPDM is an elastomeric compound, which consists of oil-based by-products and other compositions of
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TPO – A Single Ply Vinyl Roofing Membrane Thermoplastic Polyolefin or TPO, is a single-ply vinyl roofing membrane that is manufactured in rolls of 8-16 feet wide and is typically white. Installing a TPO Roofing system, the roofing contractor must be certified by the manufacturer. The flashing used around skylights, vents, a/c units, drains, and drip edges are pre-manufactured
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EPDM Membrane Roof: Harmful UV Rays Cause Shrinkage – Watch Video EPDM Membrane Roof is black and thin. These roofing membranes shrink, absorbs heat, and the adhesives fail due to ultraviolet rays. Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer, also known as EPDM, is a synthetic rubber with an elastic nature and is the same type of rubber used to make inner
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Torch Down Roofing with Modified Bitumen Torch Down Rubber Modified Bitumen (MB) Torch Down Roofing membranes were first developed in Europe in the mid-1960s, introduced in the U.S. in the late 1970s, and first manufactured in the U.S. in 1980. The membrane is composed of various types of modifiers, reinforcements, and surface treatments. The 36 inch-wide
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Video Explains about the Three Commercial Flat Roof Systems – TPO. EPDM and Modified Bitumen Torch Down There are many Commercial Flat roof systems but only three types that most roofing contractors use. Watch this video on Rubber Roof Installation Five Commonly Used Commercial Flat Roof Systems Built-Up Roof (BUR) also known as the “Hot-Tar-and-Gravel” Roof System
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This video shows how to know when a roof is not repairable. Replacing a Commercial Flat Roof The replacement of a commercial flat roof is inevitable. When the decision has been made to replace a commercial rubber roof, the following list is factors that will determine the overall cost. The height of the building and size of
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The placement on a roof is very critical Drains are an essential part of any commercial flat roof; however, it is critical to position them at the lowest point of a roof. When not appropriately placed, water will pool, causing load-bearing stress on the structure and the rubber membrane, which leads to leaks. Pooling water tends to separate seams around skylights,
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What is a “Scupper”? Scuppers are drain openings, placed through walls, that drain heavy water and debris away from commercial flat roofs. Installing a Scupper on an EPDM Flat Roof Watch the video below. We are cutting away the edge of an EPDM rubber roof to lower it to install a scupper that will drain into a gutter. It is important to
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Flat Roof Debris and Gutter Drainage Tip: If there are branches that hang over your flat roof, we recommend that you remove the debris from the roof and the gutters as often as you rake leaves or mow your lawns or yards. The easiest way to remove debris from flat roofs and gutters is to use a handheld leaf
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Flat Roof Drains Strainers or Leaf Filter on Commercial Roofs Flat roof drains and strainers are the most important components of any commercial flat roof. They are responsible for properly draining any and all accumulated precipitation. To preserve the life of the roof, however, the debris that collects around them must be removed on a regular basis. There are several
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Repairing leaks on Brownstone Building in Brooklyn and Manhattan Brownstone flat roofs are separated by parapet walls and chimneys. These walls and chimneys are smeared with tar to protect against leaking. This tar will eventually dry and crack, causing fissures that expand and create leaks. Instead of smearing tar on the walls and chimneys, as regular maintenance, we cover them
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EPDM Roofing Deterioration Stems from UV Exposure An EPDM roofing problem on a residence in Greenwich, Connecticut stemmed from the prolonged exposure to harmful ultraviolet rays. We found that the single-ply EPDM rubber was shredded in a tight corner, next to a chimney, causing the roof to leak. Over time, the combination of direct sunlight, and the
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EPDM Rubber Roofs Issues – Fail Prematurely Before 2014, all EPDM Rubber Roofs Issues stems from the breakdown of liquid adhesives used to bond seams. This single-ply rubber roofing system is predominately used on commercial flat roofs, but have failed to reach the life expectancy promised in the manufacturer’s warranty. Manufacturers are still trying to develop an adhesive with
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Comparison of an EPDM & Modified Bitumen Torch Down Rubber Roofs After 10 Years Below are images of EPDM rubber roofs and Modified Bitumen Torch Down Rubber roofs that are about ten years and older. Notice that Modified Bitumen rubber roofs outlast EPDM rubber roofs in terms of durability and appearance. Modified Bitumen Torch Down Rubber Roof: A 2 Ply System This
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Single Ply and Two Ply Roofing Systems There are five types of single-ply roofing systems commonly used on flat roofs. They are EPDM, TPO, Modified Bitumen Cold Apply, Modified Bitumen Self-Adhering, and Modified Bitumen Torch Down systems. Commercial Roof USA specializes in a two-ply rubber roofing system which is the Modified Bitumen Torch Down membrane. The two-ply system consists of a fiber base sheet with a
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Chimney and Flat Roof Leaks Most chimneys and parapet walls are covered with tar, as a repair, to prevent leaks. However, the tar dries, hardens, and cracks creating fine fissures that expand over time. Water will penetrate these cracks and seep under the roof’s membrane making it appear as though the roof is leaking. Over time the
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Flat Roof Drains: Location, Installation & Maintenance Flat roof drains require the proper location, installation, and maintenance because, as a system, it is fundamental to the preservation of a building’s structure. We have seen many times that the location of a drain on a higher level than the rest of the roof which causes it to not function. Most,
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Air Conditioner Curb Installation The Bow Tie Royale 6 Cinema Theater contracted Commercial Roof USA to install an air conditioning unit on an EPDM flat roof at 542 Westport Ave., Norwalk, CT. Heating and Cooling Company located in Norwalk, CT. Mike Tavolacci marked precisely where the curb would be positioned on the roof. We installed the air conditioner curb with vibration
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EPDM Roofing – Rubber Membrane EPDM rubber roofing materials come in different thicknesses. They are .045, .060, and .090 thousandths of an inch. Most contractors use the industry-standard thickness of .060 thousandths of an inch, which is very near the thickness of a single quarter. EPDM Roofing – Advantages: The least expensive system to install per square foot Simple to install with the use of
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TPO Roofing for Commercial Roofs A Thermoplastic Polyolefin, or a TPO roofing system, installed on commercial flat roofs, consists of a laminated vinyl membrane that comes in 2 thickness options; .045 and .060 thousandths of an inch, which is only equivalent to the thickness of a quarter. TPO Roofing Advantages: The seams are welded, rather than glued, so
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