Flat roofs aren’t actually flat, they are carefully designed to have the minimum amount of slope and a drainage system to allow water to evacuate. If there is no slope on your roof, it is “dead flat” the roof will experience chronic ponding (standing) water. Areas...
A roof tarp is a sheet of canvas, plastic, or vinyl that is used to temporarily protect your roof and the people and things underneath it from water damage. Tarping a commercial or industrial flat roof is challenging because of its size, shape, and vulnerability to...
Many building owners ask, “Why do they even make a flat roof?” From their perspective, if the roof on their house is sloped, why does their warehouse or office need a flat roof? Commercial flat roof building owners who have had chronic problems with their roofs...
A good quality flat roof should get a minimum of 20 years use. If your roof is 20 years old, has no leaks, and is in good condition, you may be able to stretch it to 25 years. Once it reaches 25 years, you should consult a roofing professional about next steps. If...
How much does it typically cost to repair a commercial or industrial flat roof? This question is like asking, how much it is going to cost to repair your car. It depends on what is wrong with it. Small Punctures A new leak that sprouts up out of nowhere is often due...
All flat roof systems can experience problems. Each roof type has benefits and drawbacks. In this article, we are focused on TPO flat roof membranes, the most common problem experienced with them, and recommended solutions. TPO is a Thermoplastic Polyolefin membrane....
Is a commercial flat roof tax deductible? The short answer is yes, up to $1 million. Learn more below. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017 and made many changes to the tax code. One such change was the ability for property...
There is an adage in the roofing business that says if you fix someone’s leak, they will not want to buy a new roof from you. Many roofers subscribe to this belief and will almost always recommend you replace rather than repair a leaky flat roof. But is that really...
Commercial flat roofs, and flat roofs in general, have an undeserved bad reputation. There is a popular belief that they leak all the time. Coincident with that, they are generally thought to be one of the most expensive types of roof. That’s just not true. Flat...
Whether you’re a beginner, need advanced information about flat roofing topics, or a refresher, this is where you can learn everything you need to know about commercial and industrial flat roofing.
