Repairing Roof Leaks

Repairing roof leaks can be a frustrating and costly task for commercial building owners and facility managers.  This is especially annoying when they occur frequently, which is often the case with an aging roofing system. The hot and humid subtropical climate in Southwest Florida with its frequent heavy rains, gusty winds, and occasional hailstorms can damage aged TPO, PVC, EPDM, Mod-Bit, Metal, and other commercial roofing systems. It can cause rotting, warping, corrosion, rust, and other damages to the membrane, flashing seams, and fasteners resulting in a leaky roof. Once a commercial roof begins to leak, it’s only a matter of time before a costly and time-consuming roof replacement will be necessary.

3 Major Causes of Commercial Roof Leaks in Southwest Florida

In addition to normal wear and tear due to an aging roof, damaged flashing, UV radiation, and saltwater corrosion are three significant causes of roof leaks in Southwest Florida.

Flashing damage

Flashing damage is one of the most common causes of roof leaks. Those strong Florida thunderstorms that bring periods of heavy rain can eventually cause the steel or aluminum flashing to crack, warp, and rust, exposing the edges and seams to moisture that can seep inside the underlayment down to the roof deck. It can cause extensive damage to the roof system, the building structure, and contents.

UV Radiation

Another common cause of roof leaks is UV radiation. The sun’s powerful UV rays gradually weaken and dries out the roof membrane causing a condition often referred to as roof alligatoring since the surface cracks resemble alligator skin. As a result, water can seep through these cracks and ultimately leak inside the facility.

Saltwater Corrosion

Commercial buildings on Florida’s west coast are also more susceptible to saltwater corrosion, another common reason for a leaky roof. Saltwater corrosion isn’t limited to metal roofs, though. Even commercial and industrial facilities with other roofing materials are susceptible to flashing damage from saltwater corrosion. Thunderstorms can also bring rain from Gulf waters into inland areas exposing roofing systems to corrosion and rust.

Permanently Repairing Commercial Roof Leaks

Instead of constantly repairing your leaky roof or considering a complete replacement, we can restore it with the Conklin Cool Roofing System. Conklin’s acrylic elastomeric and fabric-reinforced cool roof coatings are applied to the existing membrane, permanently repairing roof leaks. The system repairs and restores your commercial building envelope with a durable, fire and weather resistant membrane. It’s a proven, cost-effective method for extending your roof system’s useful life for decades without the need for frequent roof repairs.

Dollar for dollar, the Conklin Roofing System delivers outstanding value and performance:

• Superior weatherproof barrier fixes and prevents roof leaks with advanced leak protection.
• EnergyStar white, reflective Cool Roof significantly increases energy efficiency, reducing business cooling costs by up to 30%.
• An insulation layer reduces seasonal temperature fluctuations for year-round energy savings.
• UL listed Fire protection.
• Extend the life of your existing commercial roofing system for decades with periodic maintenance recoating for the duration of its useful life without significantly increasing the building load.
• Suitable for most membrane substrates, including asphalt, concrete, CSPE, EPDM, metal, modified bitumen, PVC, TPO, and wood.
• Rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council and FM Approved.
• Up to 20-year guarantee on workmanship and coatings (depending on the coating chosen) with a non-prorated renewable warranty.
• Tax credits, rebates, and other incentives may also be available.

Commercial Roof Leak Detection and Repair in Southwest Florida

We can repair your leaky commercial roof permanently. For a limited time, Troyer Commercial Roofing is offering FREE commercial roof inspections for agricultural, industrial, manufacturing, and other commercial buildings. We operate in Bradenton, Fruitville, Sarasota Springs, Venice, and many other communities in Florida. Call to schedule an appointment and free estimate today!