The Importance of Gutter Maintenance for Flat Roofs Flat roofs create unique challenges. Pooling, also known as ponding water is a common problem due to lack of drainage, blocked drains, or insufficient sloping. Ultimately, it can deteriorate a...
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The Most Common Issues with Flat Commercial Roofs Flat commercial roofs (a.k.a. low slope roofs) are the standard for most commercial buildings for a variety of reasons. Given the square footage of most commercial buildings, the peak on a sloped...
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How to Deal with Ponding Water on a Roof Before Fixing the Problem Property managers and building owners both know that making sure the roof of your building is protected from water damage is not only a preventative measure to preserve the...
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The Ins and Outs of Roof Leveling Compounds Industrial roofs are often flat, covering a large warehouse, business, or other large building that cannot logically support a peaked roof. The maintenance of these roofs comes from within; when a leak...
Read more3 Ways to Reduce Weight on a Flat Roof It’s important to reduce weight on a flat roof. If the weight continues to increase, it’s going to cause the roof to cave in. There are many ways to reduce the weight and therefore you need to...
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Flat roofs are a feature of many commercial buildings. They allow a convenient location for the installation of HVAC components. They also make roof and building repairs a much less daunting task. Yet like all roofing styles, flat roofs are...
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Important Facts About Ponding Water That You May Not Know Have you ever seen a flat surface that has enough standing water that kids could wade in it? This is a condition commonly known as ponding water. When water stays on a flat roof for 48...
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Understanding The Causes Of Flat Roof Ponding Ponding is the phenomenon of water that remains standing on a flat roof for more than 48 hours since the last rainfall. The severity of ponding water should never be underestimated, as it will...
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Preventing Ponding Water Around Skylights Ponding is a common phenomenon on flat roofs, one that can end up causing a lot of damage, both to the roof and its underlying structural elements. As its name would imply, ponding involves the unwanted...
Read moreDoes a Professional Need to Assess Storm Damages on a Flat Roof? Storms occur all the time. It leads to debris blown around, excessive water, and a variety of other issues. On a flat roof, it’s harder to see any damage caused by a storm. As...
Read moreThe Real Danger of Flat Roof Leaks If you’ve been fortunate enough to have avoided a leak on your commercial flat roof, you should know that statistically speaking, your luck is bound to run out at some point. The fact is, most flat roofs...
Read moreBasic Guidelines for Cleaning and Maintaining Gutters One of a commercial roofing system’s most critical components is its gutters. Unfortunately, too many business owners ignore their gutters, which can compromise their roof and building. If you...
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