Flat Roof Repair

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Flat Roof Repair

• www.newviewroofing.com

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Reduce Your Problems
There are certain ways which might help you
reduce all the problems you are facing with your
flat roof. We, Flat Roof Repair Desoto TX use
premier acrylic roof coatings one of our
applications which can add life to your roof up
to 20 years or more and it will benefit all kind
of roof. These coatings will not only save your
time and cost in the future but will also make
your house sturdy in every weather condition.
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How to repair your flat roof?

• Step 1 Use sharp utility knife to slice blister
  open down middle. Cut should penetrate to full
  depth of blistered layer
• but should not reach sound roofing felt beneath
  it.
• Step 2 Lift cut edges of blister. If there's
  water inside blister, press from edges in toward
  center to squeeze out water from between roofing
  layers. Soak up all the water you can with rags
  then prop edges up to let layers dry.
• In cold weather or if layers are thoroughly
  saturated, use propane torch with flame-spreader
  nozzle to dry out felt (be sure to wear safety
  goggles). Carefully move flame back and forth
  over inside layers of blister. Roofing felt and
  tar are very flammable, so don't let layers get
  hot enough to burn or bubble.
• Caution If there's water under a large area of
  the roof, the problem is more than a simple
  blister water may be running in from an
  adjoining pitched roof surface. In this case,
  it's best to call a professional roofer.
• Step 3 Spread thick coating of roof cement on
  bottom edges of loose felt and firmly press down
  sides of blister.
• Step 4 Close blister permanently with row of 6d
  galvanized roofing nails along each side of slit,
  then spread roof cement over entire blister,
  making sure nail heads are well covered.

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Issues With Flat Roofs

• Alligatoring 
• One of the surest signs that your flat roof needs
  replacement is a phenomenon called alligatoring.
  What happens is the asphalt used to build your
  flat roof has aged and lost its elasticity,
  causing it to crack and bubble and look something
  like the skin of an alligator. Unfortunately,
  this means that your asphalt flat roof has
  deteriorated past the point of no return, and
  will need replacement.

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Leaks and moisture 

• Probably the most common problems with flat
  roofs, leaks and lingering moisture are issues
  that can be dealt with effectively, as long as
  you stay on top of them. Just like any roof, a
  flat roof will develop leaks, but since its
  flat, the water doesnt have anywhere to go but
  straight down. This means that moisture can seep
  into the roof itself and cause problems that may
  lead to mold and fungus. The best way to deal
  with this is to make sure that you have your roof
  inspected regularly, and maintenance every time
  you find an issue.

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Buckle in membrane 

• Most asphalt flat roofs are constructed similarly
  to shingled roofs in that they are made up of a
  membrane soaked in asphalt, and then laid across
  the top of the building to make the roof unlike
  shingled roofs, however, the membrane on a flat
  roof is all one piece. This means that over time,
  as your house shifts and settles, so too will
  your roof. Excessive movement can cause buckles
  in that asphalt membrane, which signals the end
  of your flat roofs life. A roof that is buckling
  is not safe to live under, and can cause major
  problems down the line. Its a good idea to get
  it replaced as soon as possible.

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Pooling Water

• Since your roof is flat, when it rains or snows,
  theres nowhere for that precipitation to go. As
  your home settles over time, the roof itself will
  shift a bit, meaning it might not be as level as
  it was when it was first installed. This may
  cause water to pool in divots and dips in your
  roof. While most materials are manufactured to
  hold up to water, you should drain these pools as
  soon as possible and check to make sure that
  water didnt seep into lower layers of the roof.
  If pooling is allowed to linger, its likely to
  deteriorate the exterior of your roof, shortening
  the lifetime of the flat roof.

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Crack In Roof

• Flat roofs tend to have more pressure exerted on
  them, since they are flat instead of slanted.
  Sometimes this pressure can build up, and if the
  pressure and stress become excessive, it can
  cause your roof to crack. In the event that your
  roof does crack, you should call a professional
  immediately. In addition to exposing your home to
  precipitation, a crack in the roof is often a
  sign that your roof is structurally compromised,
  and its time for a new one.

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How can New view roofing Help?

• The professionals at New View Roofing are trained
  to find any trouble areas that may harm your
  structure. These include trapped moisture, debris
  beneath the membrane, holes, splits, or
  blisters.  Our technicians will inspect all of
  the access points on your roof such as
  skylights to make sure they were properly
  installed and will not cause you any trouble.
• When you are in need of flat roof repair in
  DeSoto, Texas, or the surrounding areas, you can
  count on the professionals at New View Roofing! 

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Contact US

• More Information or On-Site Inspections
• Texas  469-444-1072Ohio  440-429-0459Pennsylva
  nia  412-254-3083
• Hours of Operation
• Monday Saturday800am 700pm

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tx/
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