When you think about a new roof, drainage might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Alliant Roofing Company recently completed a 44,000 square foot industrial roof replacement project in Spokane, WA. Rooftop drainage was a major problem to solve for this warehouse.
Drainage of Industrial Warehouse Flat Roofs
After years of wear, flat industrial roofs tend to settle. When they are not inspected and repaired, old roofs may settle several inches over time, making drainage a problem. Even a newer flat roof might not drain properly, if it were designed or installed incorrectly.
Improper roof drainage results in ponding or pooling water on the roof. The roof eventually leaks. Roof inspections in the Spring and Fall can prevent problems and save money. Many building owners unfortunately learn about a problem after leaks have compromised the roof sheeting, insulation, decking and internal structures.
A leaky roof causes hidden problems, too. Building owners are liable for expensive asbestos abatement, when asbestos on the roof or inside the building is disrupted. Regular inspections help to extend your roof’s life and reduce the risk of asbestos-related expenses.
Industrial Roof Replacement Project Summary
The challenging part of the job was to replace the warehouse roof without disrupting the tenant’s flooring distribution business. I know they were happy that we were able to do that. We walked the warehouse roof with the stakeholders to assess the problems and discuss the available options. It was a real collaboration.
Allow me to recommend Alliant Roofing. From initial consultation to finished project they were professional, knowledgeable, and eager to complete the job according to our specifications. Thank you, Alliant Roofing, for a fabulous new roof on our 44,000 sq ft warehouse!
This industrial re-roofing project benefitted from an upgrade to the rooftop drainage system. We enlarged the existing scuppers (outlets for water to drain) and added several new ones. Most ponding water will drain within 72 hours. If it is there any longer, that is a problem. The upgraded rooftop drainage system mitigates the ponding problem.
Industrial Roof Replacement Project Steps
- Tear off the old coping metal.
- Install Insulfoam R-TECH® Rigid Foam Fanfold Insulation over the top of the old EPDM roof.
- Apply a new GAF EverGuard® TPO single-ply roofing system.
- Install new coping metal from Rolled Steel Products (RSP), Inc. in Spokane, WA.
- Install new scuppers with prefinished, 24-gauge, white clad metal.
Convoy Supply Ltd. in Spokane Valley, WA supplied the EPS recovery board and TPO roofing materials.
Smart Building Owners
Smart building owners eventually realize that a quality roofing contractor is their friend. A leaky roof is simply bad for business. A big part of our job at Alliant Roofing Company is educating our customers, teaching them to have a sense of urgency about regular inspections and maintenance. They spend a little now to save a lot later.
Alliant Roofing Company is about creating new business relationships, not just putting on new industrial roofs. Building owners, property managers and facility managers do business with industrial roofing contractors they trust. The quality, professionalism and craftsmanship of our company earns their trust every day. That is what we have always been about and always will be.
Does Your Industrial Flat Roof Drain Properly?
Does water pond on your flat roof? Do you see the tell-tale signs of ponding water, even when the roof is dry? Avoid the expense of repairing or replacing a leaky roof. Call Alliant Roofing Company today at 1-833-228-8622 to schedule a Free Roof Inspection or get a free estimate.
Citations
- Insulfoam – R-TECH® Rigid Foam Fanfold Insulation
- GAF – EverGuard® TPO single-ply roofing system
- Alliant Roofing – TPO Roofing Building Owner’s Guide (TPO 101)
- Alliant Roofing – Flat Roof Inspection & Maintenance Service.