Articles tagged flat roof. Sellers Roofing installs and repairs commercial flat roof systems (TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen) across Saint Paul, MN — GAF certified, union crews (Local 96 Roofers).
Sometimes. In Minnesota, commercial insurance usually covers roof code upgrades only when a covered loss such as hail or wind makes that extra work legally required to complete the repair. If the upgrade is elective, age-related, or tied to wear and tear, the owner often pays the gap unless the policy adds ordinance or law…
If a 15-year-old hail damaged roof has isolated hits, dry insulation, and no leak history, repair often makes sense. If hail caused punctures, open seams, wet insulation, repeated leaks, or broad surface damage, replacement is usually the smarter call. At this age, condition matters more than age alone. When This Applies A 15-year-old roof sits…
Yes, some commercial roof repairs can be done in freezing weather if the roof is dry, the material allows it, and trained crews can work safely. Emergency leak control, seam repair, and flashing fixes are common. Large adhesive-heavy repairs, wet surfaces, and widespread damage usually need a warmer window or a planned commercial roof replacement….
Short answer: No, not always. If hail hit one slope, you may only need a targeted repair or partial replacement. Replace the full roof when hail caused membrane breaks, hidden moisture, structural damage, or when the roof is old enough that fixing one side won’t last. A proper inspection should drive the decision. A hail…
Actual cash value vs replacement cost comes down to one question: does the insurer pay for your roof as an aging asset or as a new one? Actual cash value subtracts depreciation for age and wear. Replacement cost pays what it takes to install a comparable new roof, though many policies release part of that…
Inspect your roof as soon as conditions are safe, ideally within 24 hours, and schedule a professional roof inspection after high winds within 1 to 3 days for a commercial building. Fast action helps catch lifted seams, flashing damage, hidden punctures, and trapped moisture before they turn into leaks, tenant issues, or a larger repair…
Strong gusts can create wind roof leaks on commercial buildings by lifting membrane edges, opening seams, loosening flashing, and pushing rain into gaps that stay dry in calm weather. In many cases, wind doesn’t create a brand-new defect, it turns a small weak spot into an active leak that spreads fast. On a commercial roof,…
A wind damaged roof usually shows clear signs after a storm, lifted edges, loose flashing, missing metal, scattered ballast, new leaks, or fresh ceiling stains. On commercial buildings, damage often starts at corners, perimeters, and around rooftop units. If anything looks newly lifted, wrinkled, or wet, treat it as active damage and have it checked…
A TPO roof leak at a pipe boot is usually found by tracing interior water signs, then checking the roof penetration for splits, loose clamps, open welds, cracked sealant, or wet insulation around the boot. Because water can travel across a low-slope roof, the stain inside may not sit directly under the leak. When This…
Yes. 50 mph winds can damage a commercial roof, especially if the roof is older, loose at the edges, or already weakened by leaks, wet insulation, or failed seams. On flat and low-slope systems, wind often lifts corners, edge metal, and membrane seams first. Even when damage looks minor, water can get in and turn…
Storm damage to a roof refers to sudden, weather-related impacts that affect how the roof performs or protects the building. On commercial roofing systems, this can include hail damage (bruising or punctures), lifted seams, torn flashing, wind uplift, debris impact, and new leaks after rainfall. Damage caused by age, lack of maintenance, or normal wear…
You know your roof has hail damage when a recent storm is followed by random impact marks, dents on soft metals, bruising or punctures in the roofing surface, damaged flashing, or new interior leaks. On commercial buildings, the clearest signs often show up around seams, drains, rooftop units, and metal edges, not in one obvious…
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