Bad roof details destroy flat roofs.
We focus on the details that make your last.
What Will a Flat Roof Leak Cost You?
A flat roof leak can cause interior ceiling/ wall damage, structural damage, mold growth, and untold future expenses.
5 Reasons Flat Roofs Leak
No Slope
A roof with no or an uneven slope will eventually pond water and allow for ice damming.
Bad Flashing Details
Roof penetrations such as vent pipes or a roof material transition are common causes of leaks when the flashing is poorly installed.
Roofing on Top of a Old Roof
Installing a roof overtop of another roof without fixing the decking traps moisture ignores structural issues.
No Insulation Installed:
When insulation is absent under the membrane any uneven decking board will puncture the top and any branch that falls onto the roof will tear the membrane.
Roof Cement:
Often I see roofers use roof cement on flat roofs. This works for a few years until the sun dries up the cement causes it to crack and absorb moisture.
How We Install Flat Roofs
Fix any Decking Issues
Our first concern is that we are installing a roof on a structurally sound substrate. We will fix the decking and supports as needed.
Install a Slope w/ Insulation
If there is no slope we will install a slope to meet Virginias Residential Roof Installation guidelines of at least 1/4” drop every 10’.
Heat Weld Flashing Details
We use the manufacturers products designed to work with each other such as flashing / curb tape around tricky roof details. These seams are heat welded together by hand.
Who is in charge of my roof?
Wyatt Ramsey, Richmond Roofing Contractor
Licensed Roofing Contractor in Richmond, VA
Believe it or not, I hold a master’s degree in art. I got started in the roofing trade because I needed a way to pay my way through college. In the process, I apprenticed under two of the best slate and metal roofing contractors. After studying for six years, I decided to go out on my own.
Now, my mission is to make roofing into a beautiful art form.
Flat Roof Types
Modified Bitumen (asphaltic roll down)
This is roll down roof made of the same material as asphalt shingles. It is applied with a torch which melts the seams together. This can be a long lasting roof however because of the dangers of using an open flame on the roof we choose not to install this membrane.
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer)
EDMP is a black rubberized roof which is glued down much like TPO. However, this roof does not have the capability of heat welding the seams together. We install EPDM on select roofs.
TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin)
TPO is a blend of rubber and plastic material which is glued down and heat welded together at the seams and any flashings protecting penetrations. TPO is our roof membrane of choice.
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Yes, I am a licensed class B roofing contractor in Virginia. #2705176895
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Yes, Richmond Slate Repair LLC has a liability policy through Next Insurance, # NXT8QQQL32-00-GL
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Yes, by Virginia law all jobs must be automatically warrantied.
Each product also comes with a manufacturer’s warranty.