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What are the advantages of a two ply Torch Down Roof System? The video below describes Advantages Two Ply Torch Rubber Roofing – Watch Video. It is the best roofing material and method to install on commercial flat roofs, to date. Like EPDM, MB has been around since the late 1960s. Unlike EPDM, the material is a modified asphalt, and single-ply bitumen membranes can […]
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Flat Roof Drain Strainers or leaf Filters Important functions If appropriately designed, a strainer or leaf filter is supposed to keep larger objects from going down a drain, while allowing smaller debris through with the water flow. Most strainers, or domes, that cover a drain on flat roofs, are poorly designed because they block smaller debris
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This Video demonstrates how we installed a Two Ply Torch Down Rubber membrane over a tar and gravel roof. Our Two-Ply Rubber Roofing System We specialize in the installation of 2 ply rubber roofing using the Modified Bitumen Torch Down System. A fiber asphalt sheet anchors to a substrate, or an existing roof system (removal of
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I started his roofing business in 1997. Then, the roofing industry was seeing its last bit of the Hot Tar Roofs. I was introduced to a Modified Bitumen Torch Down Roofing System.
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I have been a roofing contractor for over seven years. I learned about roofing when I was a teenager shooting the videos for my father’s roofing business, Flat Roof Doctor.
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My roofing experience began at the age of 10 when I shot the videos for my father’s roofing business in Norwalk, Connecticut.
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Leak Repairs on Flat Roofs Flat Roof Leak Repair Specialists We are the flat roof leak repairs specialists. We repair all types of roof leaks. From Modified Bitumen Torch Down Rubber, EPDM Rubber, TPO roofs. Our experience comes from 30 years of flat roof installation and leaks repair. Most roof leaks repairs occur on EPDM Rubber Roofs. These repairs are necessary due to
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Skylight Leak Repair Specialist Leaky Skylights There are many brands, sizes, and shapes of skylights. There are many reasons for a skylight to leak. The two most common place for the leaks to occur is between the frame and the glass and also the flashing. Every brand has its way of being repaired. Some skylights have a flat glass surface,
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At the age of 16, my father Naas took me out of school to work on roofing projects amongst the other laborers
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This is by far the best Flat Roof Installation. My (new construction) flat roof has the following characteristics: Flat Roof installation by owner in Los Angeles spec sheet Located in Los Angeles Small – about 700 sqft Has a parapet, partially from concrete partially from wood (see pictures) No penetrating pipes, vents, windows or equipment
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Drain Basins are the most effective drain systems A well-designed drain will prevent leaks on flat roofs A pleasant surprise about a flat roof drain on a commercial roof we installed more than 15 decades ago. After so many years I am still amazed how well it performs. The owner never bothered to keep the roof clear of
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Why are skylights leaking? It’s common to find skylights on a roof. They are more likely to be the cause of leaks on a flat roof. They provide needed light in a house, but with this benefit also comes problems. We repair skylights from Stamford to Westport to Greenwich and Darien to Pittsburgh and Westmoreland County.
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Scuppers are drain outlets on the edge of a roof. The outlet can be just a deep channel with a spout like an outlet or can go through a wall section. Most of the time a scupper will lead water into a leader header. The best draining system is to have a wide scupper and water-free
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Gutters constantly have to be cleaned out and re-adjusted Gutters repair is often overlooked Whether residential or commercial roofs, whether slanted or pitched roofs, they all need gutter repairs. The best draining system is to have a slightly slanted roof where water will run off with no gutter. Many small roofs are normally designed to
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A Drain that is placed inside a basin makes for the most practical design This Three-D video shows how a flat roof drain should function if installed correctly. The best roof drain is normally one that sits in a basin. This video illustrates the perfect drain on a roof. There are times where a drain
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Watch this video to see where a skylight could be leaking when the gasket seal is broke When a roof is leaking, then it could be either the flashing or the skylight that is causing the leak. Skylights that have been on a roof for over 10 years will likely start leaking. A glass top
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Flat Roof Repairs We Repair all types of flat roof membranes and will help you save money and a lot of aggravation. For the last 20 years, we have been repairing and installing commercial flat roofs. The EPDM rubber roofing system is on our top list of the worst roofing system. We still believe that the
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Flat roof materials explained Rubber membranes are part of most flat roofs. The materials on flat roofs are mostly rubber. There are three types of roofing systems used for rubber membrane roofs; these are EPDM Rubber TPO Vinyl Modified Bitumen Torch Down Roofing Although TPO is a vinyl type of material, we will also include it as part
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Installing a new Rubber Membrane on a Residential Roof When a rubber membrane has been installed incorrectly on a residential roof, It often happens that the owner of a house is not aware of how much the roof is leaking and how much damage has been caused. This particular roof has been leaking for over 5 years
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Weight has no effect on a roof It is strange how many people will shovel their roofs during a snow season because they are worried that the roof may collapse. I took this video where we placed the roofing material for the entire house on a small roof. Altogether it was five thousand pounds of
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Flat Roof Installation -Torch Down Rubber Roof Membrane Flat roof Installation over a garage roof. Whether it be a residential or commercial building, the materials we use are the same. The big problem with residential roofs is the posts, siding, and vent flashing. In the roof video, you will see a door sill that was a problem.
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