Roof Replacement Vaughan

Flat roofing systems require unique skills and knowledge that are totally different from the skills and information needed for sloped roofing systems which are common in most homes in the area. We know that flat roofs are hard to work with and understand why property owners need contractors who have worked on these kinds of projects before. At Professional Roofers Toronto we have a lot of experience with flat roofing systems all over the area. We know what characteristics are most important for our clients to have long lasting, reliable and cost effective roofs.

There are a lot of commercial buildings, modern apartment complexes, institutional buildings and mixed use developments in Vaughan that use flat or low slope roofs to maximize the usable space inside and make sure the building can serve multiple purposes. These roofs have to hold heavy machinery, make it easy for maintenance workers to access the building or provide outdoor spaces for the people who live in the building and want to have fun. To make sure the roofing membrane can handle these extra loads while still providing good weather protection it has to be carefully planned and installed by professionals.

When designing and installing a flat roofing system drainage is perhaps the most important thing to consider because water can’t rely on gravity alone to get to collection points quickly and effectively. Traditional pitched roofs use gravity to send water into gutters and downspouts. Flat roofs on the other hand need carefully designed slope patterns and strategically placed drains to keep water from building up and standing. If not properly handled by competent design and installation ponding water can seriously damage membranes and cause systems to fail early, damage to structure and expensive water damage inside.

We’ve seen a lot of flat roof installs go wrong either the wrong materials were used or the installation wasn’t done properly taking into account the building’s unique environmental conditions and performance requirements. Choosing the right membrane system requires a lot of thought about things like how the building will be used, how many people will be walking on it, how it will be exposed to the environment, how the temperature will change and how easy it will be to maintain over time. Different membrane technologies have different pros and cons that must match properly with the needs of each project to get the best results and the most value.Installing flat roofing systems requires attention to detail and strict adherence to manufacturer standards at all stages of construction and quality control. To make sure everything is watertight you need to have special skills and thorough quality control systems in place for things like preparing the substrate, installing insulation, applying the membrane and integrating the flashing. We use methodical installation methods that follow industry standards and manufacturer instructions to make sure every project we finish works as well as possible and lasts as long as possible.

Flat roofing systems need more maintenance programs than other types of roofs since small problems can turn into big ones if not fixed right away by experts. Regular inspections by professionals can help find problems before they damage the system or the inside of the structure which can be costly and affect how the facility works. We recommend making systematic maintenance routines that include cleaning out debris, cleaning drains, checking membranes and fixing any problems that come up right away that could damage long term function.

When flat roofs go too bad to fix properly Roof Replacement is the best way to restore the building’s protection and avoid ongoing maintenance problems that cost money. The process of replacing things needs a lot of planning to keep things running smoothly and make sure new materials are installed correctly over structurally sound substrates that will last for decades. When we do replacement projects we plan carefully and carry them out skillfully so they last and are worth the money.

Strategic Roof Repair methods can often fix certain flat roof issues without having to replace the whole system which can be quite expensive and cause a lot of problems. To make successful repairs you need to correctly identify the problem and use the right repair procedures that work well with the materials and systems that are already in place and keep the structure strong. When we look at repair options we carefully consider when localized adjustments can be cost effective and when more comprehensive work or a full replacement is needed.Since flat roofing systems are so complex you need to hire contractors who know a lot about the many types of membranes, how to install them and how they work in these unique situations that are different from regular roofing work. It takes a lot of skill to understand adhesive systems, mechanical attachment methods and unique flashing details that are totally different from what you would do on a regular sloped roof. The weather in Vaughan changes a lot so flat roofing materials need to be able to handle temperature changes, moisture, wind and UV radiation all year round.