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Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Multiple leaks one roof drain to blame Material(white granular modified 5 mi)

Business owner called us with a series of roof leaks.these were visible all over the ceiling,ceiling tiles were saturated with water ready some of them had already collapsed under the weight.
After closing the place early,we conducted our visual inspection of all the components involved.
We found the roof drain area in question after a diligent search.

Water stains were visible on the inside and still wet to the touch.it had rained hours previous to our visit,we also checked the roof,found tears on the material and the seams adjacent to the drain were badly worn out.keep in mind the drain happens to be the lowest spot on the roof and also suffers the most wear and tear with the large amounts of water.especially after a heavy storm.

We removed all the loose granules from the affected area,swept cleaned and primed the surface prior to the new modified application.definitely crucial otherwise the new material wont adhere properly.

Over 100 sq ft of white granular modified were applied over the area in question,we have to extend the repair well past the area in question to  make sure we have a permanent seal for years to come.

Also a bead of modified was placed on the the ring where the metal drain bowl meets with a metal sleeve (pipe) an additional protection to make sure we have a good seal.

The base of all the roof vents were also sealed as needed.All roof protrusions adjacent to our roof leak have to be sealed.we like to go the extra mile to make sure your roof is watertight after our visit.

Real estate owners:Preventative maintenance always pays for by itself,these problems could have been avoided.Call or text.schedule your appointment today.

The business owner had to pay extra because of the emergency call placed by him.merchandise and equipment were also damaged,these were found hours later.


Water stains on the ceiling.this is a very busy store and this should not happen.

Multiple water stains.these roof leaks are active and need to be addressed 

Was able to get a visual reference of the roof drain above the water stains 
The water stains are visible from different angles.the roof drain location should always be the lowest spot on the roof .


Lots of granules from the existing  roof membrane 

Removed the drain basket and inspected looking for possible openings and defects 

After a lot of sweeping and cleaning the roof we found the culprit 

Another loose seam on the existing roof.


The first opening found.tip of the trowel  its the indicator for the picture 
Applied primer to the areas ready to be reflashed with modified roofing membrane 

Where the cast iron drain bowl meets the drain pipe. We applied high quality caulk to ensure a watertight seal.


Several permanent roof parches were applied over the faulty seams and roof drain



All of the openings found were roofed over 
We always go past the area with the issues 
We need to make sure this is watertight 
This is the low spot on the roof .

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