Commercial Roofing in Choctaw, OK
A commercial roof has to keep water out while the building keeps working. Begin with the existing roof system, the drainage and the parts of the property that the project must work around.
Start with the building and the existing roof
A leak above a tenant space does not tell you whether the failure is a seam, a curb, an edge or wet material farther across the roof. Low-slope roofing needs an inspection that connects the membrane and its details with where water collects and leaves the building.
That condition sets the scope. A local defect can call for repair; a suitable existing roof can be a candidate for a restoration coating; trapped moisture, an unsound assembly or widespread failure can push the project toward replacement.
For a free roof inspection, tell us about the building use, the existing covering if known and the concern that brought the roof to your attention.
Repair, restore or replace the roof
Keep three different project decisions visible. A coating and a replacement do different work.
| Scope | Where it can fit | What needs to be resolved |
|---|---|---|
| Repair | An identifiable membrane, seam, flashing or penetration defect in an otherwise serviceable assembly. | Compatible repair materials, the extent of wet insulation and the drainage contributing to the failure. |
| Coating / restoration | A sound, dry and compatible existing roof that can receive the selected system. | Moisture, adhesion, preparation, details and required application conditions. A coating does not remove saturated materials. |
| Replacement / recover evaluation | Broad deterioration, wet materials, repeated failures or a planned roof-system change. | Deck condition, existing layers, loading, drainage, insulation, attachment and applicable code requirements. |
Choose the right system conversation
System-specific answers help define the discussion before a building-wide project is planned.
TPO and single-ply details
Thermoplastic polyolefin is a single-ply membrane joined at heat-welded seams. Edges, curbs, penetrations and attachment need as much attention as the open roof field.
More about tpo and single-ply details
Flat-roof repair and drainage
A repaired seam will not correct a blocked drain or a depression holding water nearby. Diagnose the membrane defect and the water path as connected parts of the same roof.
More about flat-roof repair and drainage
Coating suitability
Restoration starts with testing and preparation of the existing roof. The type and condition of the substrate, moisture beneath it and adhesion determine whether coating is a useful path.
More about coating suitabilityKeep the property operating through the project
An occupied property needs a roof scope and a workable site sequence.
Establish roof and building conditions
Identify the covering, visible defects, drainage and rooftop equipment. Determine where additional investigation is needed for moisture or concealed assembly condition.
Coordinate the operating constraints
Plan access, deliveries, debris routes and protection around tenants, entries, parking or loading activity. Equipment disconnection and reconnection can require a separate trade.
Define the project and roof file
Resolve repair, restoration or replacement before fixing the material scope. Keep the system details, warranty documents and future maintenance requirements with the property record.
Request a free roof inspection
Tell us about the building, its roof system and where water or wear has become a concern. A free roof inspection is a useful place to begin.
- Free roof inspections
- Help with repair and replacement
- Questions about your roof welcome