Ellington, CT
Ellington Commercial Roof Repair Contractor
EPDM Repair That Extends a Rubber Roof Pulling Away From Its Walls
Ellington commercial roof repair for older EPDM rubber roofs, where shrinkage stretches the membrane at walls and curbs until the flashing tears open.
Ellington Commercial Roof Repair on Aging EPDM
A good share of Ellington commercial roof repair involves EPDM, the black rubber membrane on many older flat roofs. As EPDM ages it shrinks, and the shrinking pulls hard on every place the membrane turns up a wall or wraps a curb.
The signs are tight, stretched membrane at the base of walls, "bridging" where the rubber spans the corner instead of lying in it, and seams whose tape or adhesive has let go. We relieve the tension, add membrane where it has pulled short, and reseal seams with primer and tape.
- Bridged corners relieved and reflashed
- Seams cleaned, primed, and retaped
- Wall flashing extended where it pulled short
- Fasteners added at the base of walls
EPDM Problems Commercial Roof Repair Fixes in Ellington
Shrinking EPDM gives clear warning signs. These show up inside and on the roof before a big leak.
Inside The Building
Leaks At The Base Of Walls
Water entering where the wall meets the roof shows up along the inside face of that wall.
Stains Near Curbs
Stains near a rooftop unit or fan often trace to EPDM pulled tight around the curb corners.
Cold Drafts At The Edge
Drafts along an outside wall can mean the membrane has pulled away from the edge and opened a gap.
On The Roof
Bridging At Corners
Rubber stretched across the inside corner of a wall, instead of lying in it, is under tension and ready to tear.
Seam Tape Letting Go
Lap seams with old adhesive or tape open at their edges and lift as the sheet shrinks.
Pipe Boots Pulled Tight
Pipe flashings and boots stretch and split where the shrinking sheet pulls on them.
Commercial Roof Repair Gains for Ellington EPDM Roofs
Relieving the tension and resealing the seams adds years to a working EPDM roof.
Tension Relieved
Bridged rubber at walls keeps pulling until it tears.
New membrane is added at the base so the sheet lies flat in the corner.
Seams Closed
Old seam adhesive lets go as the rubber shrinks.
Seams are cleaned, primed, and sealed with new tape.
Penetrations Resealed
Stretched boots split around pipes and vents.
New boots and flashing fit each penetration without tension.
More Service From The Roof
Shrinkage left alone turns small tears into wall leaks.
Timely repairs keep the EPDM roof in service longer.
Commercial Roof Repair Options for Ellington Buildings
EPDM is common here, but many buildings have other systems too. These services cover them.
Flat Roof Repair
TPO, EPDM, and other flat roofs get puncture, seam, drain, and flashing repair with matching material.
Flat Roof Repair
Commercial Roof Leak Repair
Stains along walls get traced to pulled or bridged flashing before repairs start.
Commercial Roof Leak Repair
Commercial Metal Roof Repair
Metal additions and canopies get fastener and lap repair.
Commercial Metal Roof Repair
Industrial Roof Repair
Plant roofs get curb and exhaust repairs planned with your staff.
Industrial Roof Repair
Rubber Roof Pulling Tight At The Walls?
We check the corners and seams and price the repair before the flashing tears.
How Commercial Roof Repair on Ellington EPDM Is Done
EPDM repairs need clean, dry rubber and the right primer. This is the order we follow.
- 01
Check Every Edge And Seam
Walls, curbs, pipe boots, and seams are checked for bridging, tension, and open laps.
- 02
Clean And Prime
Repair areas are cleaned of chalk and dirt and primed so tape and flashing bond to the rubber.
- 03
Add Membrane Where Short
Where the sheet has pulled away, new EPDM is added at the base and tied into the wall flashing.
- 04
Seal And Inspect
Seams and boots are sealed, and every repair is checked and photographed before we leave.
More Towns Near Ellington We Repair Roofs In
Besides Ellington, we repair commercial roofs in these towns around Enfield.
Building outside this list? Call us or send us a message.
- 8,514Residents, 2020 Census
Thompsonville
Mixed-use blocks where leaks show up in upper-floor rooms.
- 15,752Residents, 2020 Census
Suffield
Additions tied into older buildings at the roof-to-wall joint.
- 4,780Residents, 2020 Census
Stafford Springs
Built-up and modified bitumen roofs with blisters and splits.
- 12,613Residents, 2020 Census
Windsor Locks
Big open-lot roofs where wind lifts perimeter membrane.
- 5,214Residents, 2020 Census
East Granby
Skylights, smoke hatches, and their curbs on light-industrial roofs.
- 6,870Residents, 2020 Census
Hazardville
Office and clinic roofs repaired with low-odor materials.
- 10,903Residents, 2020 Census
Granby
Storm damage photographed and dried in before the adjuster visit.
- 10,255Residents, 2020 Census
Somers
Flex buildings where several tenants share one roof.
- 3,998Residents, 2020 Census
Broad Brook
Soft deck spots found and rebuilt under the membrane.
- 11,190Residents, 2020 Census
East Windsor
Interior drains and leaders on long warehouse roofs.
- 785Residents, 2020 Census
Union
Condensation sorted from real leaks in unheated buildings.
- 11,472Residents, 2020 Census
Stafford
Exposed-fastener metal roofs with worn washers and backed-out screws.
- 5,566Residents, 2020 Census
Willington
Roof hatches that leak at the curb or lid.
- 2,151Residents, 2020 Census
Chaplin
Pipe boots, vent stacks, and small penetrations resealed.
Ellington Commercial Roof Repair Questions
Answers about EPDM and other flat roofs.
EPDM Roofs
Do you repair flat roofs on commercial buildings in Ellington?
Yes. We repair TPO, EPDM, and other flat roofs in Ellington, from punctures and open seams to failed drains and flashing. Each repair starts by finding where water enters, since it often runs under the membrane first. Wet insulation under the repair gets replaced.
Why is our EPDM roof pulling away from the walls?
EPDM shrinks as it ages, and the shrinkage pulls the membrane tight at walls and curbs. Where it stretches across a corner, it is under strain and tears. Adding membrane at the base and refastening relieves the strain.
Cost And Booking
Commercial roof repair for Ellington businesses: is EPDM worth repairing?
Usually, if the rubber is still flexible and most of the field is intact. Shrinkage repairs at walls and seams are far cheaper than a new roof. If the sheet is brittle and cracks when folded, we tell you.
Is there Ellington commercial roof repair near me for a small office roof?
Yes. We repair small and large commercial roofs in Ellington. Call with the address and where you see water or stretched rubber.
Commercial roof repair contractor near Ellington: when should EPDM be repaired?
Primer and tape bond best on dry days above freezing. Active leaks get a temporary repair in cold weather, with the permanent work set for milder days.
More Answers
Can new EPDM be added to old EPDM?
Old rubber is cleaned and primed first, and then new EPDM is joined with seam tape so the two act as one sheet. That is how we add membrane where the old sheet has pulled short at walls and curbs.
What does Ellington commercial roof repair cost for EPDM?
The length of wall and curb flashing to rebuild, the number of seams to retape, pipe boots, and any wet insulation set the price. We price after checking every edge and seam.
Hire an Ellington Commercial Roof Repair Contractor
Tell us where the rubber is pulling or the water shows up. We will relieve the tension and reseal it.