Now is an opportune time to consider a preventive maintenance program for your flat roofing systems. As we brace for extreme winter weather, implementing a preventative winterization process becomes imperative. This proactive approach could potentially save thousands of dollars in costly repairs during the winter season. The flat roof winterization process can be summarized in the following three steps:
1. Thorough Flat Roof Cleaning:
To uphold the roof's waterproofing, it is crucial to ensure all waterways are clean and free of debris. The following key areas require attention:
- Gutters: Remove leaf and plant debris.
- Downspouts: Ensure they are clean and clear by using a hose to confirm unobstructed water flow.
- Scuppers: Remove leaf, plant, and windblown debris.
- Field drains: Remove, clean, and replace the screen. Ensure water channels in the clamping rings are clear. Use a hose to confirm that water drains freely.
2. Complete Flat Roof Inspection:
Once the cleaning is completed, conduct a comprehensive flat roof inspection for signs of:
- Deterioration of flat roof membrane and flashings.
- Storm damage - hail and wind.
- Splits and cracks in flat roof membrane and side walls.
- Pulling, tenting, or fish mouthing of flat roof membrane.
Pay particular attention to the following key flat roof areas:
- Scuppers
- Drains
- Curbs
- Base flashings
- Penetrations
- Field seams
- Coping caps
- Gutters and Downspouts
3. Quality Flat Roof Repairs:
Identify areas in need of repair and ensure the use of high-quality roofing materials compatible with your roofing membrane. Follow the 4 P's method for effective repairs:
- Prep: Ensure the flat roof repair area is clean and dry.
- Prime: Apply the appropriate flat roof repair primer for a good bond.
- Patch: Make flat roof repairs according to the manufacturer's requirements
- Protect: Apply additional UV protection if required to the flat roof repair area.
As snowfall begins and temperatures decline, carrying out flat roof repairs becomes notably challenging. Identify potential issues before the urgency for emergency repairs arises.
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Founded by Julian Stevens over a decade ago, GoTech Roofing has established itself as the number 1 provider of roofing services in Northern Virginia and Washington DC. We provide roof repair and roof replacement services with a real focus on customer satisfaction. We are a Class A Contractor and fully insured with Workman's Compensation and Liability Insurance. GoTech Roofing provides each and every client with an incomparable roofing experience through our outstanding customer service and exceptional quality. We understand that each roof is unique and will treat it as such. Having worked 10 years providing multi-million dollar contracting services for the Federal Government, Julian took a look at the antiquated roofing construction process and knew there was a better way. He built GoTech Roofing utilizing Dynamics Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software fully integrated with Microsoft Project Professional software to create a Proprietary Customer Service-Oriented Roofing Process that starts with your first communication with us all the way to when we shake hands when the job is done. With our GoTech Proprietary Customer Service-Oriented Roofing Process you can skip the headaches, schedule delays, lack of contractor communication, cost increases, and nonsense – we handle every roofing project detail from start to finish in a written scheduled process you will receive on day one.