Drips In The Middle Of A Bay
Inside The Building
Water drips onto racking far from any wall, often a day after the rain stops.
On The Roof
Water is ponding in a low spot between drains and finding a weak lap in the membrane.
East Granby, Connecticut
East Granby Commercial Roofing Contractor
Warehouse Roofs, Distribution Centers, And Flex Buildings
As an East Granby commercial roofing contractor, we replace and repair low-slope roofs on warehouses, distribution centers, and flex buildings in the town's industrial parks.
Warehouse Roofs
East Granby Commercial Roofing for Warehouses
East Granby commercial roofing work in the industrial parks covers large, flat warehouse roofs. Those roofs drain to a handful of interior drains, and any low spot between them holds water for days after a storm.
We look at drainage first: where water stands, how deep, and why. Tapered insulation and new drain sumps change the slope at those low spots, and the membrane goes on over a roof that drains.
- Ponding mapped before pricing
- New sumps and clamping rings at drains
- Tapered insulation at low spots
- Truck courts kept open during work
Roof Trouble
Warehouse Signs East Granby Owners Need Commercial Roofing
Large warehouse roofs give warning signs on the floor below. Here is how they connect.
Water Around A Column
Inside The Building
A puddle forms at the base of a column after every heavy rain.
On The Roof
The interior drain near the column has a loose clamping ring or a cracked line inside the building.
Insulation Visible Through Cracks
Inside The Building
Stains spread slowly along a joist line with no single drip.
On The Roof
Wet insulation under the membrane has compressed and the membrane over it has cracked.
Rust Specks On Stock
Inside The Building
Small rust flakes land on pallets and shelving under the roof deck.
On The Roof
Moisture trapped under the membrane is rusting the steel deck from above.
What The Work Changes
Commercial Roofing Gains for East Granby Distribution Centers
A new roof on a distribution building pays off in drainage and fewer interruptions.
Water Moving To The Drains
Tapered insulation and crickets give low spots a slope, so rain reaches the drains instead of standing on the membrane.
Drains Rebuilt And Clamped
Drain bowls, strainers, and clamping rings are replaced or reset, and the new membrane is sealed into each one.
Racking Kept Dry
Each section is closed watertight before the crew leaves, and tarps go over stock below open areas.
Docks Kept Running
Roofing materials and dumpsters sit away from the truck court, and crane lifts are timed around shipping windows.
Roof Systems
Commercial Roofing Systems for East Granby Warehouses
Warehouse roofs in town take one of these four systems.
TPO For Big Flat Roofs
Wide white sheets with welded seams cover large warehouse roofs and reflect summer heat off the stock below.
TPO Roofing details
EPDM On Older Warehouses
Rubber membrane suits older buildings and additions with long flashing runs at walls.
EPDM Roofing details
Industrial Roofs With Equipment
Distribution buildings with fans and units get industrial roofs flashed around every penetration.
Industrial Roofing details
Metal On Pre-Engineered Buildings
Metal warehouses take new standing seam or exposed fastener panels, sometimes installed over the old roof.
Commercial Metal Roofing detailsTwo Ways To Start
Water Dripping Onto Racking?
Leaking Now
Call with the bay number and where the drip lands. We check the low spots and drains above it.
Planning A Reroof
Send the address and roof size. We map ponding before pricing the work.
Get A Free EstimateWork Order
Commercial Roofing Process for an East Granby Warehouse
Warehouse reroofs follow this order so shipping keeps moving.
- On The Roof
Inspect Your Roof
We walk the roof after a rain if we can, mark where water stands, check every drain, and take core cuts at wet areas.
- Paperwork
Design The Slope
Tapered insulation and crickets are laid out to move water from low spots to the drains, and the scope lists each area.
- At The Building
Stage Away From Docks
Roofing materials, dumpsters, and the crane go where trucks do not need to turn, and lifts are timed around shipping.
- On The Roof
Roof Section By Section
Each section is torn off or recovered, insulated, and roofed, then closed before the crew leaves for the night.
- Final Check
Test The Drains
Water is run to each drain where we can, strainers are set, and the finished roof is walked with you before closeout.
Nearby Towns
Neighboring Towns to East Granby
Is your warehouse in a nearby town? We work across the towns below; for anywhere else, call us or send us a message.
Granby
- Membrane and metal on one property
- Metal roofs on shops and storage
- One plan for several buildings
Suffield
- Metal roofs on tobacco sheds and barns
- Loose fasteners and rusted panel laps
- Open framing that needs ventilation
Windsor Locks
- Roofs crowded with fans and units
- Hangars and large industrial roofs
- Open, windy roof edges
Thompsonville
- Brick parapets with worn coping
- Interior drains on older flat roofs
- Tight access from narrow streets
Local Questions
East Granby Commercial Roofing Questions
What warehouse owners and managers ask about roofs and drainage.
How do you fix ponding water on a warehouse roof?
We find the low spots, then add tapered insulation, crickets, or new drain sumps so water reaches the drains. On a replacement, the new insulation is laid out to slope toward each drain.
More roofing questionsCan a warehouse roof be replaced without stopping shipping?
Yes. Staging stays away from the truck court, crane lifts are scheduled around shipping windows, and the roof is replaced in sections closed each night.
Is TPO a good fit for a large distribution roof?
It often is. TPO comes in wide sheets with welded seams and a white surface that reflects summer heat. The deck, drainage, and equipment still decide the final choice.
What does tapered insulation do on a flat roof?
It builds slope into a flat roof by stepping up the insulation thickness away from the drains, so water runs to them instead of standing in place.
How many drains does a warehouse roof need?
That follows from the roof area, slope, and drain size under the plumbing code. When ponding shows the drains are too few or too far apart, new drains or crickets are added during the reroof.
Can a rusted steel deck be repaired during a reroof?
Yes. Rusted deck sections found during tear-off are cut out and replaced, or overlaid with new deck plate, before insulation goes down.
Do you work on flex buildings with offices and warehouse space?
Yes. Flex buildings often have office units with rooftop units at the front and open warehouse space behind, and the reroof is planned around both.
Should a warehouse roof be white or black?
Most warehouse roofs here go white, since a reflective TPO surface keeps summer heat off stock and loading areas. Black EPDM still fits older buildings and additions where flexibility at walls matters more.
Free Estimate
Hire an East Granby Commercial Roofing Contractor
Send the warehouse address and roof size for a roof walk, or call about water on the floor.