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Common causes for roof leaks
void in seam open skylight old caulking open penitrations
chemicals old caulking skylight sealant unattached 
When damage is found there are several options to consider:
- Maintain/Repair – Regular maintenance may return it & keep it
- Advantage
- May be the lowest cost
- Quick
- Shortcomings
- Temporary
- Eventually may reoccur
- Inconvenient continued leaks due to degradation
- Limited protection
- Advantage
- Restore – coat it 43% can be restored with advanced restoration technology
- Advantage
- Conserves cash
- May extend life – up to 10 + years
- Minimal disruption
- Financial flexibility
- capitalized or expensed repair
- Shortcomings
- Limited by condition of existing
- Choose manufacturer carefully
- Advantage
- Replace – when other options are not viable
- Advantage
- Best long term
- Shortcomings
- Highest investment
- Installation may be disruptive to business
- Advantage
If the cost of repairs exceeds 30% of the cost of a new roof, a new roof may be the way to go.
