Upon inspection of the upper ballast roof, we found several areas with bad patching and some evidence of leaks around HVAC penetrations and the drain system. We intend to remove and replace the membrane around the drain where the insulation is saturated, repair the patches in that area and the surrounding area on the parapet walls, and detail the HVAC ductwork with a termination bar.
Leaks at roof drain, bad patchwork and no termination bar at HVAC penetrations
Table of contents
- Recent purchase failing and allowing water under the membrane
- Improper termination at HVAC ducts and penetrations
- Bad patchwork at the parapet wall is surely leaking
- Inspection video of ballast roofing system

- 1Recent purchase failing and allowing water under the membrane
In this photo, you can see that this recent patch is loose at the edge and I can see right into the underside of the membrane.
Go To Pin - 2Improper termination at HVAC ducts and penetrationsGo To Pin
- 3Bad patchwork at the parapet wall is surely leakingGo To Pin
- 4Inspection video of ballast roofing systemGo To Pin