There are many instances where a full roof replacement is not necessary. If you do not need a major service, or there is a viable repair option; we will let you know. By providing a choice where possible, the property owner can work within their budget. We take a long term view with our clients. If a small service can provide a lasting result; we know the client will come back to us when they actually do need a new roof.
There are various types of roof related repairs that are possible for slate, cedar, asphalt shingles, flat roofs, masonry, and gutter systems.
Strategic repairs involve completing a defined scope of work where the problem is obvious or reasonably identifiable. Technicians or roof mechanics are dispatched to complete a work order communicated strategy to stop the leak source. (An example would be replacing a damaged valley on a sloping roof, or a leak at a wall on a flat roof).
Long term and restorative repairs are an investment where bye a specific roof area is completely replaced. Homes that have multiple roof plains or isolated roof sections and types, can terminally handle leak issues in a specific zone and carry on with other roof sections when they are actually needed. The advantage is that the effort is subject to a warranty, and one may carry on with adjacent areas in the near future when time or finances may permit. (Example; replacing a flat roof on top of a dormer area located on a rear main house slope).
Maintenance repairs are designed to extend the useable lifecycle of the roof. Original slate roofs as an example, may have been installed with non-galvanized nails when originally completed. As a result; such nails will rust and cause slates to slip and fall off as a hazard/liability. By replacing a prescribed number of slates in the area, the roof may continue to function for years to come. On an annual basis, the home or institutional owner may proceed in a systematic way, with continued replacement of vulnerable slates.
If sourcing the cause of a leak may become difficult due to exhibiting multiple failure points, in a particular or isolated area; sometimes destructive or non-destructive testing methods are required to eliminate all obvious causes and to pin-point the issue source. This will sometimes involve a time and materials approach. Once a problem source is confidently identified, a permanent scope of work can be quoted. We may opt to provide certain credit back if the client proceeds with a needed larger project.
To note is that all roofs (much like a car); need inspection and periodic maintenance. The investment can add years of usable lifecycle to a well installed original roof. If the roof is poorly installed initially, or a low budget fix has been metered ; that roof may be not good candidate for pouring in added resources for repairs. We will always supply an honest appraisal of the situation to permit a sensible decision by the client.
Flat Roof Repairs are a specialty that requires knowledge and experience to execute accurately and well. There are common failure points with all flat roofing assemblies, regardless of the type of water-proofing system.
Flat roofs are considered to be water-proofing assemblies. Sloped Roofs have water-shedding assemblies. Many common failure points on flat roofs include perimeter edge details, pipes and protrusion points, roof drains both internal and external, and roof appliances such as skylights, roof-mounted HVAC equipment, and tie-in or termination points such as internal walls and roof slopes.
Another common trouble source on flat roofs relates to entry doors which exit onto flat roofs. These can include French/garden type doors , sliding patio doors,” doghouse entry huts”. And roof hatches. It is key to have the waterproofing membrane from a flat roof, extend under the sill of the door itself. (This we find commonly deficient or omitted on newer build homes we have been called upon to investigate).
Having proper water proofing materials to surround the rough opening of any entry door, and to have a sound entry door or window system itself installed are key to a long lasting trouble free experience.
To learn more about flat roof or other associated repair solutions that are available; contact AVENUE ROAD ROOFING®, your proven Rosedale/MoorePark exterior contractor for over fifty years.
