Leaks At Exhaust Fans
Inside The Building
Water shows near production lines under an exhaust fan.
On The Roof
The fan curb flashing has cracked from vibration and heat.
Enfield, Connecticut
Enfield Industrial Roofing Contractor
Which Roof Fits A Plant Full Of Rooftop Equipment?
As an Enfield industrial roofing contractor, we install and replace membrane and metal roofs on plants and distribution centers, with every fan, duct, and curb flashed into the new roof.
- Every penetration flashed
- Phased around production
- Walkway pads on service paths
- Deck checked by core cuts
Is This Roof A Fit?
Is Enfield Industrial Roofing The Right Scope?
Enfield industrial roofing covers big roofs with heavy equipment, and the right system follows what the building does inside. Here is how three approaches compare on plant roofs.
What We Install
Industrial Membrane Roof
- Roof Size
- Very large, low-slope roofs
- Equipment Details
- Welded or taped flashing at every curb and duct
- Inside Conditions
- Insulation and vapor control set for the process
- Upkeep
- Walkway pads and yearly roof walks
- Plants That
- Run fans, exhaust, and heavy units
Metal Panel Roof
- Roof Size
- Sloped plant and warehouse roofs
- Equipment Details
- Curbs framed and flashed into panels
- Inside Conditions
- Condensation control under the panels
- Upkeep
- Fastener and trim checks
- Plants That
- Need snow to shed off a slope
Recover Over Existing
- Roof Size
- Large roofs with dry insulation
- Equipment Details
- Curbs raised to the new roof height
- Inside Conditions
- Old roof stays as a base layer
- Upkeep
- Same as a new membrane
- Plants That
- Want less debris and faster staging
Plant Roof Problems
Industrial Roofing Problems on Enfield Plants
Plant roofs leak where equipment, heat, and traffic meet the membrane.
Residue Around Vents
Inside The Building
Stains with an oily or dusty tint form near vent drops inside.
On The Roof
Process exhaust has built up on the membrane and broken down the flashing around the vent.
Worn Paths Between Units
Inside The Building
Drips follow the path technicians walk across the roof.
On The Roof
Foot traffic has worn through the membrane between the hatch and the units.
Frost Under The Deck
Inside The Building
Frost or drips form on the underside of the deck on cold days.
On The Roof
Warm, moist plant air is condensing inside the roof because vapor control is missing.
Other Systems
Systems Used on Plant and Warehouse Roofs
Industrial jobs draw on these three systems, alone or together.
TPO On Plant Roofs
Welded white membrane holds tight around curbs and keeps summer heat off production floors.
TPO Roofing in Enfield
EPDM On Older Plants
Rubber membrane suits older plant roofs with long runs of wall flashing and roof movement.
EPDM Roofing in Enfield
Metal On Sloped Plant Buildings
Sloped plant and storage buildings take new metal panels with framed curbs.
Commercial Metal Roofing in EnfieldTwo Ways To Start
Water Dripping Near A Production Line?
Leaking Now
Call and say which line or bay is wet. We check the fans and curbs above it first.
Planning A Plant Reroof
Send the address and an equipment list if you have one. We map every curb before pricing.
Get A Free EstimateWhat The Work Changes
What Industrial Roofing Does for Enfield Plants
A new industrial roof deals with the details that cause most plant leaks.
Penetrations Sealed One By One
Every fan, duct, stack, and pipe gets its own flashing tied into the new membrane, closing the most common leak points on a plant roof.
Production Kept Running
Sections are planned around shifts and shipping, and each one is closed watertight before the crew leaves.
Less Condensation In The Roof
Vapor control and insulation set for the building keep warm process air from condensing inside the roof.
Safer Service Routes
Walkway pads and clear paths to each unit protect the membrane and give technicians firm footing.
Work Order
Industrial Roofing Steps on an Enfield Plant
Plant roofs follow this order so equipment and production are planned with the roofing.
- On The Roof
Inspect Your Roof
We walk the roof, list every unit, fan, and stack, take core cuts across the field, and note where process exhaust has damaged the membrane.
- At The Building
Plan With Production
Sections, crane picks, and unit shutdowns are set around shifts and shipping with your plant manager and mechanical contractor.
- On The Roof
Roofing Around Rooftop Equipment
New insulation and membrane go down in sections, curbs are raised, and every penetration is flashed into the new roof.
- Final Check
Pad And Close Out
Walkway pads go on service paths, edge metal is fastened, and we walk the roof with your maintenance lead.
- Paperwork
Plan Upkeep With Maintenance
Your maintenance lead gets a short list of what to check on the roof, from curb flashings to drains, and when to call us.
Replacement
Enfield Industrial Roofing Replacement Without Stopping Production
Replacing a plant roof is planned like any other shutdown, except the plant keeps running. Core cuts tell us how much deck and insulation work is coming, and that sets the size of each section.
Crews take old roofing off one section at a time, repair the deck, and close the section with new insulation, membrane, and equipment flashing before they leave. Stock and machinery below open areas are covered.
- Core cuts plan the deck work
- Sections matched to shifts
- Staging away from shipping
- Each section closed before leaving
Industrial Questions
Questions About Industrial Roofing in Enfield
What plant and distribution managers ask before a roof project.
What is industrial roofing for plants and distribution centers?
Industrial roofing covers manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and other heavy-use buildings with large roofs and rooftop equipment. The systems are mostly TPO, EPDM, and metal, picked for the roof size, drainage, and what happens inside.
More roofing questionsWhat does an industrial roof replacement involve?
Core cuts come first, then a plan for tear-off or recover and for protecting the operation below. Old roofing comes off in sections, the deck is repaired, new insulation and membrane go down, and equipment is flashed before each section closes.
How should a plant compare industrial roofing contractors?
Ask each one how they handle core cuts, deck repair, equipment flashing, and daily tie-ins, and get it in writing. Ask how they work around active production and where staging and cranes go, then compare the scopes line by line.
Does freeze-thaw weather change which industrial roof to install?
It changes the details more than the system. Seam quality, flashing heights, and drainage matter most, along with vapor control, since warm plant air leaking into a cold roof can condense and freeze.
Can rooftop units stay in place during an industrial reroof?
Some can. Units whose curbs would end up too low under the new insulation are lifted so the curb can be raised, and others are flashed in place. We plan it with your mechanical contractor.
How often should an industrial roof be inspected?
At least once a year and after major storms, plus any time equipment is added or replaced. Plants with process exhaust benefit from checks twice a year around the vents.
Can new equipment be added to a roof after it is replaced?
Yes. New curbs and penetrations are cut in and flashed into the membrane by a roofer, which keeps the roof watertight and the details matched to the system.
Free Estimate
Hire an Enfield Industrial Roofing Contractor
Send the plant address and equipment details for a roof walk, or call about a leak over a line.