Flat Roofing in Fort Myers, Lee & Collier

Why flat roofs are different

A flat roof is never perfectly flat. It is built with a slight slope so water drains toward edges, scuppers or drains. Because water moves slowly on a low-slope roof, shingles and tile cannot be used there. Flat roofs need continuous membrane systems with sealed seams, and they need drainage that keeps water from sitting for days. Ponding water is the most common cause of flat roof leaks we see.

Flat roof replacement

A flat roof replacement removes the old membrane and any wet insulation, repairs the deck, corrects drainage where needed and installs a new membrane system with properly flashed edges, walls and penetrations. Light-colored surfaces reflect Florida sun and help keep the space below cooler. Like any re-roof in Florida, the work is permitted and inspected.

Flat roof repair

Blisters, splits, open seams and failed flashing at walls or penetrations can often be repaired if the rest of the roof is sound. We find the leak, repair the membrane and fix the drainage problem behind it, so the repair holds instead of failing at the next storm.

Modern homes and mixed roofs

Many newer Southwest Florida homes use flat roof sections for a clean modern look, and many older homes have low-slope porch, lanai or addition roofs tied into a shingle or tile main roof. The transition between the two is a common leak point. We handle both sides of that connection so it is flashed correctly.