If you have any of the problems outlined below, then finding a solution today is the right thing to do!

Roof Problem: WEATHER DAMAGE

Background: When Mother Nature causes damage Comprehensive Roof Maintenance can help pick up pieces with quick response.

Roof Problem: PONDING

Background: Ponding water shortens the life of conventional roof systems because the standing water breaks down the asphalt or adhesive that holds the seams of the membrane sheets together. Did you know that some manufacturers can void the warranty if the roof does not drain within 24 to 48 hours?

Roof Problem: TENTING

Background: As the EPDM membrane ages, it shrinks and pulls toward the center of the roof. It pulls away from vertical surfaces (parapet walls, mechanical units, plumbing stacks) and this puts pressure on the seams that hold the roof together, causing tears that cause leaks.

Roof Problem: FAILED FLASHINGS

Background: The vertical flashing seams have torn because the seams have aged and they cannot withstand the expansion and contraction of the roof deck. This condition is common when a roof shows the tenting that you see above.

Roof Problem: OPENED FIELD SEAMS

Background: EPDM seams are held together with a contact adhesive. As the roof ages, the adhesive starts to lose its strength due to continuous exposure to sunlight and water.  This causes splits at the membrane seams where water can enter the building.  

Roof Problem: “EYEBROWS”

Background: When the EPDM shrinks and pulls toward the center of the roof, the field sheet will curl around your plumbing stacks, equipment rails and other penetrations. This creates a ridge around the penetrations, called an “eyebrow”, and the membrane will start to split because it cannot withstand the tension.

When was the last time you paid a visit to your EPDM roof? Last week...Last Year...two years ago?

With over 3,500,000 square feet of EPDM maintenance and restoration under our belts, Comprehensive Roof Maintenance can help you identify and address the problems you see here.

If you want to know your roof's condition, but you aren't ready to climb that ladder, call CRM today at (708) 345-0777 for your free assessment!