A Musty Smell With No Leak
Inside The Building
Rooms smell damp, and the ceiling feels cool in one area, with no drip to find.
On The Roof
Insulation under the membrane is wet and holding water against the deck.
Broad Brook, Connecticut
Broad Brook Commercial Roofing Contractor
Core Cuts That Show What Lies Under An Old Membrane
As a Broad Brook commercial roofing contractor, we take core cuts on older flat roofs in this East Windsor village and replace or recover them with TPO and EPDM.
Older Flat Roofs
Broad Brook Commercial Roofing on Older Flat Roofs
Broad Brook commercial roofing decisions on older buildings hinge on what is under the membrane. A roof can look tired on top and still have dry insulation, or look fine and hide soaked boards.
Core cuts answer that. We cut small samples down to the deck, count the layers, and check the insulation for moisture. Those samples decide whether a recover is possible or the roof has to come off.
- Core cuts down to the deck
- Layer count checked against code
- Wet areas mapped before pricing
- Permits through East Windsor
Roof Trouble
Signs Broad Brook Roofs Need Commercial Roofing Work
Older flat roofs give clues inside the building. These pairs show what they mean.
Spongy Feel Underfoot
Inside The Building
Maintenance staff notice the roof gives a little in spots when they walk it.
On The Roof
Wet or crushed insulation, or a second roof that was laid over a wet first one.
Old Stains That Come Back
Inside The Building
Stains that were painted over return after heavy rain.
On The Roof
The leak was patched on top, but water is still trapped in the layers below.
Bubbles On The Old Membrane
Inside The Building
Staff on the roof see blisters that grow on warm days.
On The Roof
Moisture trapped between layers turns to vapor in the heat and lifts the top membrane.
What The Work Changes
Gains From New Commercial Roofing in Broad Brook
Making the recover or tear-off call from real samples saves money either way.
Decisions Based On Samples
Core cuts show the layers and moisture, so the plan rests on what is in the roof instead of guesses.
Recovers Where They Fit
A dry, attached roof can take a cover board and new membrane, which skips tear-off debris and cost.
Wet Roofs Removed Fully
When samples find wet insulation, it all comes off, so moisture is not sealed under a new roof.
A Record Of What Is There
You keep the roof core results and layer counts, which help with future repairs and resale.
Roof Systems
Commercial Roofing Systems for Broad Brook Buildings
Recover and replacement roofs here use one of these systems.
TPO Recovers
Welded white membrane goes over a cover board on a dry existing roof, or onto new insulation after tear-off.
TPO Roofing details
EPDM Replacements
Rubber membrane fits older low-slope buildings and flexes along walls and additions.
EPDM Roofing details
Metal Over Old Roofs
Metal panels on new framing can go over an old low-slope roof when the structure allows.
Commercial Metal Roofing details
Industrial Roof Work
Plants and shops with equipment get industrial roofs planned around every unit.
Industrial Roofing detailsTwo Ways To Start
Old Stains Coming Back?
Leaking Now
Call and tell us where the stain is. We check the roof above it and take a core cut if needed.
Work Order
Commercial Roofing Steps on a Broad Brook Flat Roof
Older roofs follow this order so the recover or tear-off call is made from samples.
- On The Roof
Inspect Your Roof
We walk the roof and note soft spots, ponding, and patches. Inside, we check stains and smells against the roof above.
- On The Roof
Take Core Cuts
Small samples are cut to the deck in several areas, layers are counted, and each cut is patched watertight.
- Paperwork
Decide Recover Or Tear-Off
Core cut results and code limits on roof layers set the path, and the written scope explains why.
- Final Check
Build The New Roof
Either a cover board and membrane go over the dry roof, or old layers come off and the new roof goes on.
- Paperwork
Hand Over The Core Log
Roof core results, layer counts, and photos go into your records, which helps with the next repair or sale.
Nearby Towns
Towns Near Broad Brook
Is your building outside the village? We also roof in the towns below; for anywhere else, call us or send us a message.
East Windsor
- Distribution warehouses with dock doors
- Roofs replaced one section at a time
- Crane picks planned around trucks
Ellington
- Spring checks after a hard winter
- Seams lifted by ice and snow loads
- Drains blocked by debris after storms
Windsor Locks
- Roofs crowded with fans and units
- Hangars and large industrial roofs
- Open, windy roof edges
Hazardville
- Retail strip roofs with many tenants
- A rooftop unit over each storefront
- Work timed around store hours
Local Questions
Broad Brook Commercial Roofing Questions
What owners of older buildings ask about recover and tear-off.
What is a core cut on a commercial roof?
A small sample cut through the roof to the deck. It shows the number of layers, the insulation type, and whether it is wet. Each cut is patched watertight right after.
More roofing questionsWhen can a new roof go over the old one?
When there is only one existing roof, it is dry and well attached, and the deck is solid. Code limits the number of layers, and wet roofs come off.
Why not cover a wet roof with a new one?
Trapped water keeps soaking the insulation and rusting the deck under the new membrane, and it can blister the new roof from below.
Who issues roofing permits in Broad Brook?
Broad Brook is a village in East Windsor, so roofing permits go through East Windsor's building department. We pull the permit as part of the job.
Do blisters mean a flat roof needs replacing?
Not on their own. A few small blisters can be cut and patched, but blisters over a wide area usually mean moisture is trapped under the roof, which core cuts confirm.
What is a cover board in a roof recover?
A rigid board fastened over the old roof that gives the new membrane a flat, firm surface and separates it from the old one.
How many core cuts does a flat roof need?
Enough to read each area of the roof: near drains, at wet spots, along walls, and in the open field. A small roof may need a handful, a large one more.
Can wet insulation dry out on its own?
Rarely. Insulation sealed under a membrane has nowhere to dry, so wet boards stay wet and keep feeding stains and deck rust until they are removed.
Free Estimate
Hire a Broad Brook Commercial Roofing Contractor
Send the building address and we will take core cuts before pricing, or call about a stain that keeps returning.