After inspecting membrane seams, you should examine the flashing around each protrusion (or penetration) in your membrane roof. Check skylights, stacks, vents, walls, and curbs to uncover any cracks, crevices or splits which have occurred during the winter months. The most likely candidates for concern are those areas where flat surfaces transition to vertical surfaces as there is natural stress in these areas.
When it comes to flat or low-sloped commercial roofs, heavy snow or large snow accumulations can compromise the structural integrity of a building and its roof. We can help you minimize the risk of building or roof damage, ice dams or a cave-in with timely and proper commercial roof snow removal.
Once assured the water-tightness of the roof membrane and that the seams and flashing aren’t compromised, the next step is to evaluate the roof’s ability to drain water. In addition to scuppers and gutters, most larger roofs have internal roof drain systems. The first and most obvious symptom that the system is not working properly is evidence of ponding of water: either stains or actual ponds of water.
Residential Roof Repair
One of the key issues with commercial roof maintenance and repair is leaks. When you have one, you need a roof repair expert to quickly locate the source and then make repairs in a timely manner so your business operations and workforce are not interrupted. Our extensive knowledge of every type of Commercial Flat Roof and Low-slope Roof and considerable experience in constructing these roofs enables us to know where to look and then how to rectify the issue.
Residential Roof Replacement/Installation
In essence, you can deduct the full cost of a roof replacement in the year it was installed, instead of depreciating over 39 years with the 179 tax deduction. The deduction limit is now $1,000,000 instead of $500,000 from 2017. Expenses up to $1M with a phase-out threshold to
Commercial Roof Repair
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Commercial Roof Replacement/Installation
As we believe an educated consumer is also the best customer, here are definitions of some of the most commonly used terms here at Quality Roofing Services and across the commercial roofing industry.
Residential Roof Inspection
Even after the mildest of winters, such as the one we are currently experiencing here in Connecticut, it’s important to do a commercial membrane roof inspection to ascertain what damage or wear a flat or low-sloped commercial roof has sustained during the winter months.
Commercial Roof Inspection
Why conduct an inspection? A commercial structure represents a significant investment for a building owner; the roof on said building also represents a level of protection and security for both the building owner as well as the business owner or manager against production stoppages or inventory damage. Given the potential for damage during the winter months, it is extremely important to have a proper commercial roof inspection at winter’s end (as well as regularly scheduled maintenance).
Roof Vents
Finally, a proper balance between air intake and air exhaust created by roofing vents eliminates the emergence of potential subdeck problems due to mildew or mold from incidental water incursion. Roof vents are the second line of defense here. After a thorough check of the membrane, seams and flashing around roof vent curbs (mounts), it’s also important to make sure nothing is keeping the roof ventilation system itself from functioning properly. Any potential blockages in ridge vents, power fans, turbines or roof louvers should be investigated and, if discovered, cleared by a trained professional.
Founded in a NYC tenement in 1858 by Henry Ward Johns, who used his wife’s clothes wringer and tea kettle to apply tar to cloth to produce its first roofing shingle, Johns Manville is now a leading innovator and manufacturer of commercial insulation and membrane roofing materials. Johns Manville provides the full spectrum of modern-day single-ply roofing options: EPDM, PVC and TPO roofing systems as well as insulation, cover boards, and adhesives. We are proud that our team has been trained in the JM product curriculum and are certified to offer the most robust warranty packages.
Caulking
Most of the PVC Flat Roof Repairs we do are on older PVC manufactured prior to the use of polyester scrim reinforcement. Typical issues are leaks caused by holes or punctures, failed seams, or caulking or flashing failures at penetrations such as vents, skylights or chimneys.