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Commercial Roofing work in Saint Louis metro

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Commercial Roofing in Saint Louis metro

Low slope systems on shops, warehouses and apartment buildings.

Commercial roofing in Saint Louis metro is a different trade from houses, run on inspection schedules rather than on call outs.

At a glance

  • Most commercial roofs here are membrane, and the seams are the weak point.
  • Snow load on a wide flat roof is a structural question, not a roofing one.
  • A maintenance contract costs less than the water damage it prevents.
  • Rooftop units and their curbs cause more leaks than the field of the roof.

Common questions

How often should a commercial roof be inspected

Twice a year is the usual standard, in spring and in fall, plus a look after any major storm.

Can a commercial roof be recoated instead of replaced

Sometimes, if the membrane is sound and the insulation underneath is dry. Wet insulation has to come out whatever goes on top.

Who is responsible for snow on a commercial roof

The building owner normally is. What the roof is rated to carry should be in the building documents, and an engineer can confirm it.