Flat roofs have inherent design and installation peculiarities that often lead to performance issues and a shorter life span.

Here are top three flat roofing problems of flat roof repairs Kenilworth.

Leaks
A leak is the most frequent and common issue on any type of a flat roof. It usually happens as a result of ponding water that puddles for more than 48 hours, after the most recent rain. Water penetrates at the seams or flashings. It may also come from drains, chimneys, skylights, parapets and other penetrations. It is very rare to have a leak due to a puncture.

Material shrinkage
One of the most common issues for EPDM membranes is shrinkage. When rubber shrinks, it can pull off parapet walls, drip edge or a chimney. This is more likely to occur on a large building and on one where the membrane has not been properly attached.

Damage due to foot traffic
Another problem, especially for flat roof decks and commercial properties is heavy foot traffic. Maintenance personnel (mainly HVAC contractors) and other random visitors going out on the roof, dropping tools, walking over fasteners, etc. All these actions can accidentally puncture the membrane and causing other damages that need to be repaired.

There are a couple of roof repairs Kenilworth options to consider:

1) An EPDM rubber comes with an adhesive and tape for making localized repairs. This is also a quick and inexpensive option, if we are not planning to keep the property for more than a year or two.

2) It is better to get a contractor to do the job to avoid stress associated with recurring problems in the long run.

3) If we have modified bitumen, we will most likely need a pro, as it requires torching to repair.

4) If we have a leaky tar and gravel roof, finding the source of the problem is very difficult. Even the most skilled pro will have a repair success rate of less than 50%.

5) If we have a single-ply membrane it is better to stay away from roof coatings.

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