Common Causes for Roof Leaks
void in seam
open skylight
old caulking
open penetrations
chemicals
old caulking
skylight sealant unattached
Troubleshooting
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 degredation
- Limited protection
- Restore – coat it 43% can be restored wih 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
- Replace – when other options are not viable
- Advantage
- Best long term
- Shortcomings
- Highest investment
- Installation may be disruptive to business
If the cost of repairs exceeds 30% of the cost of a new roof, a new roof may be the way to go.