Can a cat damage a commercial flat roof?

It depends on the type of flat roofing system you have. If you have a metal or asphalt (modified bitumen or built-up) roofing system, the answer is probably no. If you have a single-ply membrane (EPDM, TPO, or PVC) roof, a cat could damage it with repeated claw sharpening. And you might just want to leave them alone. Cats can be a good deterent for birds which tend to be even more problematic. Here's something else to consider. Birds damage flat roofs more than any animal I know of. Perhaps there’s a good reason to keep a hungry cat on a commercial flat roofing system—they might be a good bird deterrent.

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Topic: Weather & Environmental Considerations

Do I Need To Keep Cats Off My Commercial Flat Roof?

Are Snow and Ice Bad For a Commercial Flat Roof?

Is Moss On a Commercial Flat Roof Bad?

Can a Flat Roof Be Repaired in The Winter?

Can a Flat Roof Be Repaired in the Rain?

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