Flat roof repair on surfaces with stone acting as the old protective coating usually results in an expensive reroofing project. Invariably, a tearoff is recommended. There is an alternative to this expensive approach.
After removing the stone and loose debris, the old roofing material serves as the foundation for applying a Cool Roof system. The result is a maintainable white acrylic surface roof that saves energy costs. Repairs around any future problems, such as caused by AC repairmen, are easy.
On Eastern Avenue in Baltimore, the old Patterson Theater has been converted to the home of Creative Alliance, a dynamic neighborhood art center. The stones were removed from the aging roofing surface and the loose debris collected and transfered to trash pickup containers.
Base work involving elastic roofing sealer and mesh were applied to the existing roof surface, and allowed to sit during the winter months.
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After stone is removed, the base work |
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Photos below illustrate the final details of the cool roofing work. Around AC units the flashing prevents leakage. The wood supports for the pipes across the surface were lifted and the white acrylic system applied underneath. Parapets are secured with the same roofing material. The final flat surface has a slightly irregular texture, like a concrete sidewalk.
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The two projects below illustrate this same technique of removing stone, then applying a Cool Roof over the existing roof. The result is a maintainable surface that can be periodically coated with white acrylic.
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If you are seeking an experienced company to offer an estimate to preserve your existing flat roof and transform it to a cool roof, one of us would be delighted to visit your building, discuss the alternatives available and, if requested, submit a quote for restoring your tin roofs as a cool roof. Click here for a map of our geographical work area.
Beyond information about our contracting services, this site is designed for individuals interested in cool roofs and vintage metal roofing--photos, technical tidbits and history. These web pages are prepared by the same contractor that specializes in the installation of cool roofs and restoration of vintage metal surfaces. She enjoys dabbling in website construction, therefore photos and articles are simply presented. All pictures are from Roof Menders projects, the same contractor. If you have questions, just call 610-941-1051 for a chat.