Flat Roofing

Flat roofing has become more common in contemporary society. Flat roofing is a good cost-efficient roofing solution.

Flat roofing also provides logistical convenience if you plan on installing solar panels in the future. Regardless of your reason, GERMAN ROOFING will always accommodate your roofing preferences without delay and at a fair price. We use top-grade materials to offset the penetration of wind and water with all of our flat roofing structures.

We currently use three different types of roofing materials for flat roofing, including: rolled roofing, foam roofing, and walking decks. Walking decks have an added bonus because the entire roofing area can be used for recreational purposes.

Standard Roof Maintenance

All roofing should be inspected and cleaned yearly and after heavy storms. The purpose of this is to check for routine maintenance, storm damage, and to clear the roof of debris that could be blocking water drainage, which if left unchecked, can lead to roof leaks and interior damage to the home. Each type of roofing requires a different types of maintenance at different intervals to keep your roof in good condition and give it the longest life possible. We have listed some maintenance tips below for your convenience.

Maintenance items include but are not limited to:

Tile & Slate Roofing: Clearing the roof free of debris, securing loose tiles, and replacing broken or missing tiles, and repairing mortar joints.

Shingle & Shake Roofing: Clearing the roof free of debris, securing loose shingles, and replacing missing or broken shingles or shakes, and sealing all penetrations throughout the roof.

Flat Roofing: Clearing the roof free of debris, sealing seams and edges, cutting out and patching bubbles, and recoating foam roofing to help protect the foam.

Metal Roofing: Clearing the roof free of debris, sealing seams and fastners, repairing or replacing any damaged metal panels, and securing any loose panels. Corrugated Metal Roofing is a type of metal roofing that requires a little more attention because of the exposed fasteners. Because the screws are exposed, the fasteners can become loose over time. Expansion and contraction of the metal panels, incorrect fastner installation, and worn washers can cause loose fasteners which can lead to leaks by allowing water to penetrate between the screw and the washer.

These inspections are the single most important factor when it comes to the life of your roof. We highly recommend this maintenance as it will extend the life of your roof significantly and will save you on unnecessary costly repairs in the future. Maintenance schedules and recommended inspection times are provided as a courtesy and recommended time is approximate. Every roof will require a different schedule, and every roof will have a different lifespan that will vary depending on weather, sun exposure, storm exposure, etc. We will not be legally responsible for any roof or home damage based on following this recommended roof maintenance schedule.

Flat Roofing Maintenance

Each type of flat roofing requires a different type of maintenance at different intervals to keep your roof in good condition and give it the longest life possible.

Rolled roofing maintenance would include: Clearing the roof free of debris, and sealing the edges and seams as needed.

Foam roofing maintenance would include: Clearing the roof free of debris, cutting out and patching bubbles, resealing scuppers and penetrations, and recoating the roof with elastomeric coating every three to eight years to protect the roof from drying and cracking.

Walking deck maintenance would include: Clearing the roof free of debris, resealing scuppers, and resealing the roof every three to eight years to prevent the material from drying out and cracking.

Additional Flat Roof Information

GERMAN ROOFING does not recommend the use of rolled roofing over living area, or over any area larger than 1,000 square feet. if your roof is over living space, and/or larger than this, we would recommend foam roofing or walk deck, or we could explore other options.