Roof Ponding Repair

The eco friendly solution to ponding water.

Roof ponding repair.

Jason smithpeterson dean roofing inc. The solution to ponding water on flat roofs. Now there is a trade product on the market that means you can fix the problem yourself quickly and easily. By definition all properly designed and constructed roofs should have adequate and proper drainage.

Henry 176 pondpatch filler and leveler. Standing or ponding water eventually leads to roof leaks damage to roof and deck materials and damage inside the structure. Greenslope roof ponding repair kit. Henry 176 pondpatch filler and leveler is strong durable has great compressive strength 125 psi and will not burn.

Give the drains some tlc. Extremely versatile it can be used over the roof membrane for maintenance or under the new roof membrane in reroofing applications. In most cases a do it yourself homeowner with the ability to work on a roof can avoid the cost of a professional and repair ponding using a polymer cementitious leveling compound found at roofing. Until recently repair options weren t something that anyone other than experienced roofers could consider.

We were able to make new crickets to the existing roof membrane providing positive water flow to the drains. If the ponding is a result of blocked roofing drain systems a roofing professional will assist you by clearing the drains and removing debris. Adding tapered insulation will fix the slope of the roof and add to the building s energy efficiency. It is not cheap but if you have to fix the slope this option has the extra benefit of added insulation.

Lighter than both water and concrete filler products greenslope helps reduce stress on flat roof systems. Then we were able to correct the owner s ponding water concerns. This means at least 0 25 inch per foot roof slope with proper grading and placement of drains or outlets. A problem area on your roof that is prone to ponding does not have to be a constant issue for you a licensed roofer can fix the pool s of water on your roof and can also ensure that you don t experience further ponding issues.

Greenslope s helps facilitate proper water drainage when applied to low ponding areas on flat rooftops. If your flat roof has ponding water let the experts at eagle watch roofing take a look.