Flat Roof Replacement

Water collecting around outlets or entering through failed seams can damage a low-slope roof. In New Haven, CT, recurring damp patches, membrane bubbles and leaks around rooftop equipment deserve assessment before deciding which areas need replacing.

Low-slope roof systems
A replacement plan may address trapped moisture, insulation, the deck, wall junctions, roof edges and outlets as one roof assembly.

Planning roof details
Ask how the proposed system directs water off the roof and how penetrations will be detailed. The roofer should also identify responsibility for moving equipment, protecting occupied rooms and coordinating any separate mechanical or electrical work.

Discuss replacing a flat roof and explain the surface condition and drainage concerns.