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You can solve many leaks on a metal roof if you do this simple trick. Just a hammer and you can prevent many leaks on a commercial metal roof. If your commercial roof has leaks that are close to the outside wall, then the issue is most likely water that flows back into the wall […]

See where to look for leaks on a flat roof. Flashing and drip edges are the most common areas to cause leaks on a flat roof. Watch how my day unfolds after driving 7 hours to get to work in Connecticut.

When an old drain need to be replaced then a retrofit drain is the answer. The issue is it does make the drainpipe slightly smaller but it is a good alternative. There are times when an old drain starts causing problems and need to be replaced. Instead of cutting out the old drain, you can

What causes EPDM rubber, TPO, and Torch Down to fail. All flat roofs are not protected against ultraviolet rays. This cuts the life expectancy to a max of 15 years for any roof type. A Modified Bitumen Torch Down Rubber membrane either comes with protection or not. The silver coating needs to be painted on

See one of the reasons why a metal roof leaks using tar or caulk. Using tar or caulking to seal seams on metal roofs where two metal panels overlap is a temporary fix. The movement from the contraction and expansion of the metal will cause the tar, which hardens over time, to crack. The added

How to repair a leaky drain with a rubber membrane on an Old Tar roof.

Flat Roof Fix – EPDM Rubber Roof Membrane -This is what happens to single-ply membranes that are not protected against harmful ultraviolet light. EPDM Rubber Membrane is a thin synthetic rubber made using the same material as that of an inner tube of a car tire. This roofing material is very widely used in the

This video shows you how to use a torch and also Tar to make a repair on a Modified Bitumen Rubber flat roof

A Scupper as a backup drain or overflow drain will save you on costly repairs later A backup flat roof drain prevents a roof from ever flooding. It is important to position flat roof drains correctly and to ensure there are scuppers that could lead water off a roof when the strainers get clogged. There

Flat roof drains – see the advantages and disadvantages of inner drains. By adding a scupper drain as a backup drain ensures that the roof will never flood. It is very important to pay attention to where a roof drain is placed and how to prevent a roof from flooding in case a drain clogs.