Articles tagged flat roof issues. Sellers Roofing installs and repairs commercial flat roof systems (TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen) across Saint Paul, MN — GAF certified, union crews (Local 96 Roofers).
Look for pattern and texture. A roof with hail damage usually shows random, impact-style marks plus dents on soft metals (vents, caps, gutters). Shingle blistering, on the other hand, looks like raised bubbles that formed from within the roof system, often in more uniform “fields.” Identifying these across various roofing materials is crucial. When in…
Commercial roof leaks are usually coming from one of a few repeat spots: seams, flashings at penetrations, drains, or edge terminations. Start inside by mapping the stain, then work upslope on the roof and inspect the most likely entry points for your membrane type (TPO welds, EPDM shrinkage, or modified bitumen laps and splits). Confirm…
Most commercial roofs in Minnesota can handle routine winter snow, but roof snow load becomes risky when snow turns wet, drifts pile up in one area, drains freeze, or storms stack up before melting happens. In Minnesota, code-based roof design loads are often tied to regional ground snow loads (commonly 35 psf south, 42 psf…
Roof penetrations on flat roofs leak because they interrupt the roof’s roofing membrane and then get stressed by movement, weather, and standing water. HVAC curbs, vents, and pipes fail most often at flashing seams, corners, and sealant lines. You prevent leaks by using the right flashing details, keeping water from ponding at penetrations, and inspecting…
Flat roof penetrations leak because they interrupt the roofing membrane and get stressed by movement, weather, and foot traffic. Most leaks start at weak flashing details around HVAC curbs, vent stacks, and pipes, or at seams that were rushed. Prevention comes down to proper curb height, watertight flashing, smart layout, and routine inspections after trades…
If a fallen tree caused storm damage and tree roof damage after a windstorm, take these immediate safety steps: treat it like a site-safety issue first and a roofing issue second. Keep people away, check for power lines, and call emergency services if there’s any immediate danger. Next, contact your utility (if lines are involved),…
If you manage a facility in Champlin, a roof leak isn’t just “a building issue.” It’s a threat to inventory, tenant spaces, electrical rooms, and any business that can’t shut down. We are commercial roof repair contractors in Champlin. We can inspect, diagnose, and fix problems on low-slope and metal commercial roofs, like leaks, storm…
As a roofing expert in Saint Paul, I share my insights on spotting EPDM roof leaks. Learn practical tips to protect your home from costly damage easily.
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