This residential home in Knoxville received a roof inspection from another company in which they highlighted all the things that need to be repaired. This includes membrane patches, replacement of boards, and caulking open areas.
Repairs Made To Flat Roof
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- Main Wall Drained Of Water
- Bell Caps Sealed
- Vent Was Sealed
- Reflashed Drain
- Patched Three Bad Spots On Roof
- Vents Were Installed On Flat Roof
- Two Corners Were Fixed
- 1Main Wall Drained Of Water
This wall was cut and drained of all water underneath the membrane. The membrane was then patched and sealed. All debris was also removed from flat roof.
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All bell caps were sealed with Aldo and any gaps underneath the metal were also sealed.
Go To Pin - 3Vent Was Sealed
This vent was sealed all the way around to prevent any leaks.
Go To Pin - 4Reflashed Drain
The drain was reflashed to prevent any leaks. All debris in downspout was also removed.
Go To Pin - 5Patched Three Bad Spots On Roof
Three different spots were patched on this roof that could have been leaks.
Go To Pin - 6Vents Were Installed On Flat Roof
Three vents were installed on the flat roof to dry out the boards and keep good circulation of air.
Go To Pin - 7Two Corners Were Fixed
These corners were patched with new membrane to prevent any leaks at the seams.
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Flat Roof Needing Repairs Due to Leaks
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- Various Amounts Of Debris That Needs To Be Removed From Flat Roof
- All Cap Joints Need To Be Sealed
- Splices And Voids That Need To Be Fixed With TPO Flashing Tape
- Flat Roof Drain Needs To Be Reflashed
- Voids In The Metal That Need To Be Sealed
- Pipe Boot Needs To Be Clamped
- Disbonded Membrane
- Outside Wall Needs Repairs To Stop Moisture
- Brick Wall Needs To Be Coated
- 1Various Amounts Of Debris That Needs To Be Removed From Flat Roof
This is the various amounts of debris located throughout the flat roof that was recommended to be removed. Litespeed Construction will remove all debris.
Go To Pin - 2All Cap Joints Need To Be Sealed
A total of 37 bell cap joints need to be sealed. All of them are in bad shape and could be causing water to get through and in between the membrane.
Go To Pin - 3Splices And Voids That Need To Be Fixed With TPO Flashing Tape
These splices and voids need to be cleaned, prepped, and covered with TPO flashing tape. These small areas could cause water to get through underneath the membrane and into the home.
Go To Pin - 4Flat Roof Drain Needs To Be Reflashed
The drain on this flat roof will need to be reflashed to prevent leaks since all the water comes down to this point. Litespeed Construction also recommends cleaning out the drain box, which is full of debris.
Go To Pin - 5Voids In The Metal That Need To Be Sealed
Voids in the sheet metal flange need to be sealed to prevent any water from getting through.
Go To Pin - 6Pipe Boot Needs To Be Clamped
The pipe boot on top of the metal roof must have a stainless steel clamp.
Go To Pin - 7Disbonded Membrane
The membrane is disbanding from most of the wall and will need to be cut to add a new layer of membrane that will be bonded to the wall.
Go To Pin - 8Outside Wall Needs Repairs To Stop Moisture
The outside brick wall could be letting moisture in, leading to the boards being wet underneath the membrane. Sealing cracks and ridge caps are recommended.
Go To Pin - 9Brick Wall Needs To Be Coated
This brick wall that is 14’ high should be coated to prevent any moisture from getting through and inside the home.
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