When a repair stops making sense on a commercial roof
Some roofs are repairable for years. Others have reached the point where every dry week is borrowed. Signs that point toward replacement: leaks that return after repair, wet insulation under the membrane, seams opening across a wide area, widespread ponding, and a surface that is cracked, blistered or worn through to the reinforcement.
On Hampton Roads buildings the clock runs faster than owners expect. Humid summers, salt air near the water, hurricane-season wind and a steady fall of pine needles and oak leaves all work on a flat roof. A roof that is cheaper to patch this year can be far more expensive once the deck underneath is wet.
A fair question to ask any roofer is whether they will tell you not to replace. Roof Masters inspects first, repairs what can be repaired, and says so plainly when it cannot. The repair side of that conversation is on commercial roof repairs.
Choosing the system and scheduling the tear-off
Roof Masters installs flat and low-slope systems including TPO, PVC and EPDM single-ply membranes, modified bitumen, built-up roofing and metal roofing systems. Materials come from manufacturers named on the site: GAF, Versico, Owens Corning, Mule-Hide, Elevate and IKO. The right pick depends on the deck, the drainage, the rooftop equipment and how the building is used.
Single-ply membranes suit large, flat areas with a lot of penetrations. Metal suits buildings where long life and a clean profile matter, like the silver metal roof on the restaurant shown here. Built-up and modified bitumen are layered systems with a long record on low-slope roofs. The membrane types are broken down under single-ply roofing membranes and metal roofing.
Tell the estimator how the building runs, whether that means tenants, staff or customers coming and going, and the schedule is planned around it. Clean-up is part of the job, and one reviewer noted the crew left the premises super clean. Estimates are same-week and free.
Warranties, license and what you hold when it is done
Every new commercial roof carries the manufacturer's warranty on the materials plus the Roof Masters workmanship warranty on the installation. As a GAF Certified Plus Contractor, Roof Masters can also offer upgraded GAF warranty options where the system qualifies.
The company holds Class A Contractor License # 2705169040, a Class B Contractor License # 2705129793, and belongs to the Better Business Bureau and the NRCA. Those are the first things to check on any roofer bidding a building like yours.
Financing is available through GreenSky, and the office takes American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, cash and check. To start with a roof walk and a written scope, call (757) 219-2106 and ask for a commercial estimate. After install, a yearly inspection plus one after major storms keeps the warranty story strong.
