Flat Roof Repairs
However, a damaged roof exposes you to danger and risk. That’s why we offer a range of flat roofing repair services. Whether you’re facing an emergency or need regularly scheduled maintenance, our expert team provides documentation, consulting, and guidance throughout the process. We also offer a one-year warranty on every repair job. Explore our flat roofing repair services to get your roof back to its peak performance.
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Why Do Flat Roofs Need Repair?
Flat roofs are efficient, effective roofing solutions that can be found on business, government, and residential buildings across Canada. These roofs are so popular thanks to streamlined installation methods, protective benefits, and easy rooftop access. Iron Shield Roofing installs several different types of flat roofs that prevent hail, wind, foot traffic, fire, chemical, and UV damage. Flat roofs are used for many different building purposes, including manufacturing plants, commercial centers, dorms, health care facilities, schools, modern-style homes, high-rise buildings, and more.
Flat roofs provide important benefits, but they’re also at risk for some kinds of roofing damage. Large flat surfaces are particularly vulnerable to high winds. Since a flat roof doesn’t have angled portions to break the wind, storms can cause serious wind damage.
Heavy snow, rain, sleet, and hail can also cause problems for flat roofs. Water doesn’t run off of a flat building the same way it flows down a slanted rooftop, and it can start to pool on flat roofing, causing the need for flat roof repairs. If your building doesn’t include a carefully designed drainage system, you might face roof damage due to standing water.
Wind and precipitation are particularly problematic for flat roofs, but these buildings face other hazards as well. Hazards like foot traffic, impacts, UV radiation, and general wear-and-tear damage any style of roof, whether flat or pitched.
Common Types Of Flat Roof Damage
All roofs are susceptible to some types of damage, and flat roofs are no exception. However, you can avoid some types of roof damage with preventative maintenance. Iron Shield Roofing offers seasonal inspection services that identify and solve roofing problems before they become major issues. Other forms of damage are unexpected.
We’re prepared for a range of problems. Explore our flat roof repair services to learn what to expect during a stressful time.
1. Emergency Flat Roof Repairs
You know you have an urgent roof emergency if parts of your roof are missing and the inside of your building is exposed to the outdoors. Your flat roof may be peeled back, hanging off the side of your building, or punctured. It’s important to handle emergency roof repairs right away to fully protect your building.
Roofing emergencies are often caused by the following conditions:
- Fire
- High or sustained winds
- Impacts from wind-blown objects such as trees or large hail
- Heavy rain, snow, or other precipitation
There’s no good time to face an emergency, but Iron Shield Roofing will help you get back on track. Contact us for 24/7 emergency roofing repairs in Edmonton. We’ll see you on-site as soon as possible.
2. Urgent Flat Roof Repairs
Other types of roof damage are still serious, but not as time-sensitive as emergency repairs. These problems may have been slowly growing over time. Urgent repairs also include situations when most of the roof is still in good condition and able to protect the building.
Urgent repairs can be hard to identify since they’re not as drastic as emergency issues. The following conditions are signs that your roof is developing a major problem:
- Leaks
- Drafts
- Humidity
- Temperature changes
- Pests and animals inside the building
- Standing water on the roof
- Changes to your roofing surface
Our team can help you identify and respond to any urgent issues.
3. Standard Roof Repairs And Maintenance
The earliest signs of roofing damage are usually caught during regular roof inspections. You can save time, money, and other resources by repairing any damage as soon as it’s found.
Your Iron Shield Roofing technicians will identify early signs of common roof damage:
- UV damage
- Heavy foot traffic
- Impacts
- Weak patches
- Damaged plies or layers
Iron Shield Roofing is here to help whether your roof is facing an emergency repair, urgent damage, or standard wear-and-tear.
The Iron Shield Flat Roofing Repair Philosophy
We know that roofing repairs can be stressful. That’s why we aim to make our repair process as accommodating and comprehensive as possible. Our service teams start every repair by going to the source of your roofing problem. We thoroughly document the situation with detailed photos and a written quote, so you know what to expect ahead of time. Once we start your repairs, we keep you informed with continued documentation and before-and-after photos.
We want you to be confident in our work, so we provide a one-year warranty after every flat roof repair.
Flat Roofing Repair Services From Iron Shield Roofing
We’re experts at installing, maintaining, and repairing roofs in the Edmonton area. Our decades of experience help us to understand the region’s unique climate challenges. We’ve successfully repaired roofs after a range of severe weather events. Whether you’re dealing with an emergency or need some preventative maintenance, we can help you repair the following types of flat roofs.
SBS MODIFIED BITUMEN (STYRENE BUTADIENE STYRENE) ROOFS
SBS Modified Bitumen (Mod Bit) membranes are installed as a multi-ply system, comprised of two or three plies or layers. SBS Modified Bitumen roofs are made with a special blend of polyester and modified bitumen. These industrial-strength materials are then treaded with styrene butadiene styrene (SBS). SBS makes the roofing surface more elastic, meaning it can absorb foot traffic and impacts without taking on damage.
SBS Modified Bitumen roofs offer a range of benefits. These roofs are watertight, energy-efficient, flexible, and tough. Iron Shield Roofing can install your new SBS Mod Bit roof quickly, efficiently, and economically.
EPDM (ETHYLENE PROPYLENE DIENE MONOMER) ROOFS
EPDM (Ethelene, Propylene, and Diene Monomer) is a durable, temperature-resistant rubber roofing membrane. Polyester reinforcements make EPDM roofs strong, flexible, and moisture-resistant. These roofs have been used in Canada for more than 50 years because they’re dependable and trustworthy. EPDM is a highly flexible material that can expand and shrink without damage. This flexibility means that EPDM roofs are well-suited for extreme Canadian temperature changes.
EPDM roofs are especially useful for buildings with lots of rooftop equipment, machinery, protrusions, and other unusual elements. EPDM is flexible enough to mold around any rooftop obstacle.
PVC (POLYVINYL CHLORIDE) ROOFS
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) roofs are a stable option that can be customized to meet your specific needs. PVC roofing membranes are easy to enhance with modifiers, colouring dyes, and plasticizers. If part of your roof is visible from within your building, a coloured PVC roofing system can create an appealing look for your customers and clients.
PVC roofs offer high chemical stability that brings a range of benefits. These roofs are oil-resistant, waterproof, fire-retardant, and solar reflective. You can cut down on energy usage and protect your building at the same time by installing a PVC roofing replacement.
TPO (THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN) ROOFS
TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) roofs are single-ply, or single-layer, roofs that provide many features of multi-ply installations. TPO has lots of the same benefits as EPDM and PVC roofs. For example, these roofs are highly resistant to impacts, tears, punctures, and weather. TPO roofs are also energy-efficient because they reflect UV radiation away from buildings. This UV reflection lowers your building’s energy costs and reduces the thermal sink effect.
If you’re looking for an eco-friendly roofing choice, TPO is a great option. These roofs use 100% recyclable materials for increased sustainability.
TAR AND GRAVEL (BUILT-UP) ROOFS
Tar and gravel or built-up roofs are a traditional option with a long track record of success. These roofing systems use multiple layers of asphalt and gravel to coat your roof. Each layer of tar and gravel builds upon the rest to provide a solid, protective layer.
Built-up roofs are widespread throughout Canada. These systems are easy to repair and deliver multiple layers of protection. These roofs provide powerful elemental protection, so it’s no surprise that they’re so popular.
About Iron Shield Roofing
We’re committed to providing excellent customer service. Every client receives the same level of personalized service and attention to detail we would want for ourselves. We’re here to help you during the worst of times and we strive to provide the highest quality of service to each client.
We Can Repair Any Size Roof
We have a complete suite of high-powered tools, machines, and equipment for any job. No roof is too big or too small for us to take on. We’ve also tackled many different repairs in the past, so we’re prepared to fix your roof next.
Fix It Better With Long-lasting Materials
We hope our clients never need emergency roof repair. Even if you avoid severe weather, however, your roof will still face wear-and-tear. Iron Shield Roofing believes in leaving every roof better than we found it.
Our affordable, comprehensive repair methods use long-lasting materials to improve the overall state of your roof. Whether you have SBS modified bitumen, EPDM, PVC, TPO, or a built-up tar and gravel roof, we can help get it back in great working condition.
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