Roof Repair Questions
Questions Owners Ask Before A Repair
What do desert heat and monsoon storms do to a commercial roof here?
They work as a pair: months of heat open small gaps, and summer storms push water through them. Sealant at pitch pans shrinks, membrane pulls at parapets, and metal panels loosen their screws. The National Weather Service dates Arizona's monsoon season from June 15 to September 30, so a spring check finds most weak spots before the rain arrives.
Do you repair roofs on buildings that stay open?
Yes. Most repair work happens on top while tenants and staff carry on below. Noisy or odorous steps, like heat welding near an air intake, get scheduled with your manager, and any opening in the deck is covered before the crew leaves the roof so the space below stays dry.
What should I have ready before the inspection?
Know where the water shows up inside and when. Photos of ceiling stains, the dates leaks appeared, notes on recent rooftop equipment work, and any past repair records help match a stain to a seam or curb faster. Open roof access through a hatch or ladder point for the visit.
How do I know a roof is past repairing?
Look at how far the damage spreads. Wet insulation across large areas, rusted-through deck steel, or membrane cracking in the open field point to replacement. Leaks at a few seams, curbs, or drains on an otherwise healthy roof still point to repair, and a core cut settles the question when it is close.
Which roof types do you repair?
We repair TPO and other single-ply membranes, modified bitumen, and exposed-fastener and standing-seam metal roofs on commercial and industrial buildings. Each system takes its own materials and seam method, so the inspection notes the roof type and its age before any patch goes on.
How soon after a repair should the roof be checked again?
Check it after the next heavy rain, then twice a year. A spring visit catches heat damage before peak summer, and a fall visit catches storm damage once monsoon season ends. Pull blown debris from drains and scupper boxes each time, since a backed-up drain undoes a good seam repair quickly.