When is Roof Repair Mandatory?

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When is Roof RepairMandatory?
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Introduction

• Roofs can require repairs for a wide variety of
  reasons. When roof repair becomes mandatory,
  youll need to consider getting your roof fixed
  before other problems start to happen. If you
  dont act quickly, you might wind up with total
  roof failure. That means youd need to replace
  your entire roof, which is both costly and
  expensive.
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• To avoid having total roof failure, well cover
  some of the most common issues that require
  mandatory roof repair. By providing you with the
  knowledge necessary to know when youll need to
  perform a roof repair, youll be able to extend
  the lifespan of your roof and save yourself money
  in the process.

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Table of contents

• Roof Punctures
• Roof Shrinkage
• Blow-Offs
• What are the Most Common Types of Roof Repair for
  Water Damage?
• Ponding Waters on Your Roof
• Roof Leaks
• What are the Different Types of Flat Roofs?
• EPDM Roofing
• Built-Up Roofing (BUR)
• Modified Bitumen Roofing (MBR)
• Whats the Difference between a Flat Roof and a
  Sloping Roof?
• Flat Roof Vs. Sloping Roof Uses
• Flat Roof Vs. Sloping Roof Materials

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Roof Punctures

• Roof punctures call for a mandatory roof repair.
  Unfortunately, essential wear and tear on a roof
  create roof punctures. Roof punctures arent easy
  to avoid. They tend to happen to even the
  highest-quality roofs over time.
• Roofs can be punctured when people walk on the
  roof. The more high-traffic the area of the roof,
  the more problematic the area will become. If you
  have a spray polyurethane roof or a single-ply
  roof system, you are far more likely to
  experience roof punctures.  
• To repair a roof with punctures, youll want to
  call in an expert to not only improve the
  perforations but also have a walkway added to the
  ceiling. The new path will help you avoid
  additional punctures in the future. Another idea
  is to add an extra layer or two of the membrane
  because this can also help prevent future issues
  with roof punctures.

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Roof Shrinkage

• Roof shrinkage is another issue that will require
  mandatory roof repair immediately. An experienced
  roof technician can recognize evidence of
  contraction by merely looking at the roof.
  Typically, shrinking occurs on the field
  membrane, and that can pull on the roof
  flashings.
• Deterioration is also usually a major cause of
  roof shrinkage, and this happens over time with
  wear and tear. Its important to remember that
  every roof is different and comes with individual
  specifications. Thats why youll want to make
  sure you hire a professional roofer to assess for
  roof shrinkage and offer a solution.

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Blow-Offs

• Blow-offs are another problem that calls for
  mandatory roof repair. When seams and flaps start
  to open because the flashing is no longer
  connecting correctly, a blow-off is likely to
  occur. Blow-offs happen when the connected
  flashing is either poorly installed or wears out
  over time. However, its imperative to make sure
  that the installation of the flashing happens
  correctly to prevent any future blow-offs with
  your roof.  
• Sometimes, too few fasteners placed on the base
  sheet create blow-offs as well. When that
  happens, it means the gravel embedding
  experienced the incorrect installation.
  Inadequate installation of flashing often results
  in all types of code issues and can also open the
  door for more punctures in your roof.  
• If you noticed a blow-off on your roof, then
  youll need to consider a roof repair
  immediately. You most likely need to have a
  professional increase the roofs wind uplift
  resistance, and a simple roof repair can assist
  with this procedure.

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What are the Most Common Types of Roof Repair for
Water Damage?

• No matter what type of roof system youve
  installed, youll need to plan for roof repairs
  at some point. Roofs commonly need
  reconstructions for a large number of reasons.
  Sometimes, youve had your roof for an extended
  period, and essential wear and tear requires some
  form of repair. Harsh storms and earthquakes also
  create roof repair issues times, as do tree
  branches breaking and falling on a roof.  
• If you feel that your roof might need repair due
  to water damage, dont worry. There are several
  reasons why your roof might require assistance.
  Well cover below some of the most common reasons
  you might need a roof repair. That way, if you
  notice your roof experiencing any of these types
  of issues, you can address the issue immediately,
  before it becomes a significant problem.

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Ponding Waters on Your Roof

• One primary reason for roof repair is pooling
  water, which is typical that occurs more
  typically with flat roofs. However, sloping roofs
  can still experience pooling water issues. When
  water starts accumulating on the surface of a
  roof, it can cause significant damage if it fails
  to drain. Water commonly pools on a roof when the
  roof isnt designed correctly, or the roof is
  experiencing excessive wear and tear issues.  
• Before repairing the roof, youll need to figure
  out why you have water pooling on your roof. By
  addressing the reason why water is pooling,
  youll then be able to reach out to an expert and
  ask for a repair.

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• There are a few common reasons why water might be
  pooling in areas on your roof. For example, you
  could have an HVAC unit that doesnt have a
  condensate drain line. Without that, youre more
  likely to get pooling water. Another common
  problem is the proper maintenance of the drain
  system itself. If you dont maintain your drains
  well, your drain might have debris blocking
  certain areas, meaning the water is blocked and
  cannot drain, so it pools on your roof.  
• After you figure out the reason for the ponding
  water on your roof, a roof technician can assist
  you with a fix. An expert roof technician would
  also be able to assess the issue and run the
  cause of the pooling water by you before any
  repairs.

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Roof Leaks

• Roofs experience leak problems for a wide variety
  of reasons. For instance, if flashing fails to
  connect correctly during the roof installation
  process, then youre roof is built-up.
  Unfortunately, built-up roofs are much more
  likely to leak. Bitumen roofs can also leak when
  there isnt a well-developed moisture barrier
  below the coping cap as well.
• Excess moisture can also penetrate a roof over
  time, through simple wear and tear. That usually
  happens when there isnt sufficient head laps and
  backwater laps in the roof. If leaks and blisters
  continue to occur with a roof, the roof will
  eventually totally fail. So, if you notice a leak
  or a blister, its time to talk to a roof
  technician and assess the issue so that you can
  repair it. That way, youll not only save your
  roof, youll also likely save thousands of
  dollars.

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What are the Different Types of Flat Roofs?

• When youre considering purchasing a new roof,
  youll need to take into account the fact that
  roofs take abuse over the years and that
  necessitates maintenance. No matter what type of
  roof you decide to purchase for your home or
  place of business, youll need something durable.
  While roofs offer options like sloped roof
  systems that help to shed water and snow, you can
  also consider purchasing a flat roof system.
• Flat roof systems differ from sloped roof systems
  because flat roof systems provide low slopes,
  usually between ¼ and ½ per foot. Flat roofs do
  not shed water as efficiently as sloped roof
  systems. So, flat roofs offer designs that are
  feature a monolithic roof surface made to handle
  standing water for some time.  
• When it comes to flat roofs, there are three
  major types of systems to consider. First, there
  are membrane or single-ply roofs, like Ethylene
  Propylene Diene Monomer (EDM) roofs. There are
  also Built-up Roofing (BUR) options and Modified
  Bitumen Roofing choices. Well cover each type of
  roofing system in more depth below.

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EPDM Roofing

• As the latest in flat roof technology, EPDM
  roofing is a popular choice. There are a few
  similar options available on the market today
  that are similar to EPDM roofs, but EPDM roofs
  are the most commonly used for residential
  houses.
• EPDM roofings popularity is on the rise because
  it is an environmentally friendly roofing option
  since EPDM roofing material is of recycled rubber
  materials. Those rubber materials help create
  insulation for a homes roof and attic, bringing
  down the overall costs of cooling and heating a
  house. That means EPDM roofs are also
  economically friendly for people that purchase
  them. EPDM roofing shingles also come in a bevy
  of different texture and color options, so they
  can make even the pickiest person happy.

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Built-Up Roofing (BUR)

• Built-up roofing used to be the most popular type
  of flat roof system until the invention of
  single-ply roofing and modified Bitumen emerged
  onto the market. When using BUR roofing, tar and
  gravel make a watertight layer on the roof,
  waterproofing the roof. There are several
  benefits to using BUR roofing and creating this
  type of waterproof system. First, BUR roofs last
  a very long time and are known to be durable. The
  use of gravel and tar makes the BUR roof very
  resistant to damage. However, because of its
  durability, it also costs quite a bit more money
  than some of the other options.

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Modified Bitumen Roofing (MBR)

• While BUR roofs offer a lot in the way of
  durability, some people prefer the option of
  modified bitumen roofing instead. BUR roofs are
  often messy and costly to install, which led to
  modified bitumen roofing to respond to some of
  the issues with BUR roofs. Modified bitumen
  roofing first emerged onto the market in the
  1960s, offering a few modifications to the BUR
  process. With an MBR roof, a person can now get
  the durability of a BUR roofbut use roof wear
  layers and cap sheets to cut back on mess and
  make the roof system even more durable.

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Whats the Difference between a Flat Roof and a
Sloping Roof?

• When it comes to roofs, homeowners usually pick
  between two different roofing styles. Either they
  select from a steep-sloped (or pitched) roof or a
  low slop (or flat) roof. Depending on the type of
  roof you have, youll need one or the other. If
  your roof displays a steep slope to it, then you
  have a steep-sloped or pitched roof. However, if
  you have a roof that looks pretty parallel to the
  ground, then youve got a flat roof.  
• Flat roofs arent flat by design even if they
  sound like they might only be flat. Even a flat
  roof offers some slope for drainage. However,
  there are still differences between a flat roof
  and a sloping roof as far as maintenance concerns
  itself. So, well be breaking down some of the
  differences between the two below.

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Flat Roof Vs. Sloping Roof Uses

• Youll find both flat roofs and sloping roofs on
  residential and commercial buildings. Regardless,
  flat roofs tend to be more common on commercial
  buildings, and sloping roofs are found more often
  on residential buildings. Commercial buildings
  tend to utilize flat roofs. Flat roofs allow them
  to mount different things on their roofs like
  solar panels, refrigeration equipment, and other
  items. Thus, a flat roof tends to offer more
  flexibility than sloped roofs.  
• On the other hand, if a person wants solar
  panels, they arent only limited to flat roofs.
  Sloping roofs can also have solar panels. Many
  residential homeowners add solar panels to their
  sloping roofs regardless. Still, flat roofs are
  typical even among residential buildings because
  they are far more aesthetically appealing than
  sloping roofs.

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Flat Roof Vs. Sloping Roof Materials

• Sloping roofs feature all different types of
  materials. For instance, sloping roofs use
  everything from clay to concrete for construction
  purposes. These materials allow for more
  affordability while still offering the necessary
  long-lasting durability any homeowner would need
  from a roof. Some other materials used for
  sloping roofs include asphalt shingles, wood
  shake, copper, and galvanized steel. 
• Flat roofs, on the other hand, offer a different
  type of diversity when it comes to materials. The
  materials used to make flat roofs tend to be less
  well known than those used to make sloping roofs.
  Flat roof materials include things like built-up
  roofs for durability and heat protection. Many
  built-up roofs also feature a top layer of gravel
  and small rocks on top of a thick seal of asphalt
  tar.

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• Sometimes, flat roofs also use Polyurethane Spray
  form as a material. These types of roofs are
  light in weight, simple to install, and the spray
  liquid allows for quick application and setting.
  Plus, spray foams are often durable and prevents
  leaks since the chemicals bond to the roof,
  making the roof difficult for water to penetrate.
   
• As a material, spray foam is very popular for
  roofs that are commercial or industrial. Youll
  commonly find spray foam used as a material in
  flat roofs for places like warehouses. The spray
  foam helps to insulate the roof, keeping the cost
  of electricity and power down and covering the
  interior of the building well.
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