There are many different types of flat roofing systems and they can all have problems if they are not installed, maintained and repaired properly. Alternatively with the many types of flat commercial roofs, you can avoid issues with quality preventative maintenance – this is an invaluable asset when it comes to having a long roof life.

Common roof problems:

Deteriorating flashing

Improper repairs

Empty pitch pockets – which is a flanged piece of flashing material usually placed around irregularly shaped roof penetrations and filled with grout or sealer.

Open membrane seams

Debris

Ponding

Additions of penetrations post-installation – such as roof top equipment added after the roof has been installed.

Blistering – this also cover blistering, ridging, and splitting which can occur due to inadequate attachment of a roof system

Shrinkage – single-ply roof membranes can shrink and may pull on the flashing

Damaged flashing

Lack of Ventilation – this is a common roof problem that can stem from improper of a complete lack of ventilation. Visit our ventilation page for more details.

Mold

Roof rot

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