A grocery store on University Parkway in Sarasota had roof leaks, and they were coming in at the wall flashing.
Wall flashing is where the roof meets a vertical wall, and after years of Florida sun and rain it opens up. Small gaps at the joints, then water. Lester sees it often on commercial buildings this age, and it is usually fixable without replacing the roof.
The Three-Step Repair
Step 1: Seal the wall flashing with spray foam
The flashing had developed gaps and joints where water was getting in. Conklin’s spray foam expands as it goes on, filling those gaps and sealing the roof perimeter. This is the step that stops the active leak.
Step 2: Apply the Benchmark roofing system
Conklin’s Benchmark coating forms a seamless membrane across the whole roof surface, protecting against UV, weather, and the general breakdown that comes with Florida exposure. Sealing the flashing fixes the leak. Coating the roof is what keeps the next one from starting.
Step 3: Apply the Puma XL top coat
The final layer adds durability and weather resistance on top of the Benchmark coating.
No tear-off, no replacement, and the store stayed open.
The Crew Worked Nights
A grocery store cannot close for a roof. The crew worked overnight, so the store never shut down and customers never saw the work happening. On a grocery store that matters as much as the repair itself, and it is the kind of thing worth asking any contractor about before you hire them.
Five Signs Your Grocery Store Roof Needs Attention
1. Water stains or active leaks
Stains on the ceiling mean water is already getting through. Catch it early and it is a repair. Wait and it becomes structural.
2. Sagging or uneven sections
Usually water damage or failing support underneath. This one does not wait.
3. Damaged or missing roofing material
Cracked or lifting panels leave the roof open to water.
4. Mold or mildew
Trapped moisture. In a grocery store that becomes a health issue fast.
5. Rising energy bills
A roof that has lost its reflective surface absorbs heat, and your coolers and HVAC work harder for it.
Get It Looked At
Whether your commercial roof is five or fifteen years old, an annual inspection is what keeps small problems small. Book a free roof inspection and find out what you are working with.
Where a coating makes sense, Conklin’s acrylic elastomeric coatings create a durable, energy-efficient, weather-resistant membrane that extends the life of the roof you already have. The system is compatible with a range of commercial roof substrates including asphalt, concrete, PVC, TPO, metal, and wood.
Troyer Commercial Roofing serves commercial properties in Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Venice. We also serve Nokomis, Osprey, Port Charlotte, and North Port.
