A restaurant owner in Channelside had a TPO roof leak that had been leaking for two months. A handyman came out to the property 2 times to make repairs to the seam by using HVAC foil tape to hold it together until a permanent repair could be made. Each repair held for about 2 weeks and then started leaking again. By the time we arrived at the property, the insulation board beneath the seam was completely waterlogged, and two sections of decking had begun to soften up. The handyman had attempted to repair the leak on several occasions and each time a simple repair that should cost a few hundred dollars to complete kept turning into a larger repair problem because he was using the wrong repair methods.
TPO roof repair is not a do-it-yourself type of repair. It requires the proper equipment and the proper technique to repair properly. It also requires someone with knowledge of proper installation of TPO systems. We at Discount Roofing have been repairing TPO roofs for over 20 years and do it right the first time.
TPO Roof Repair
TPO membrane fails in predictable ways in Tampa’s climate. Seams are the most common failure point. The membrane expands in the heat and contracts at night, and over time, that movement stresses a seam that wasn’t welded correctly during installation. When a seam opens up, it needs to be properly re-welded with hot-air equipment, not taped over.
Flashings are the second most common problem. Where the TPO membrane wraps around a parapet wall or a rooftop HVAC unit, the termination bar and caulk at the top edge can fail due to UV exposure and thermal movement. We see a lot of this on Tampa commercial buildings that are 7 to 12 years old.
We do TPO roof repair on commercial buildings, warehouses, restaurants, retail centers, and apartment rooftops throughout Hillsborough County. Ybor City, Channelside, Westshore, Brandon, Riverview, Temple Terrace, and all surrounding areas. We carry hot-air welding equipment on every job so we can do a real repair, not a temporary one.
Flat Roof Repair
TPO is currently one of the most commonly used flat roofing materials in Tampa, but we repair many other types as well. Our Tampa commercial roof repair experts are experienced with EPDM rubber roofs, modified bitumen roofs, and even the older built-up roofs. Each of these types of flat roofs requires special repair, and it is important to have someone who knows what they are doing to make sure the repair is done right.
In Tampa, flat roofs have problems that other types of roofs don’t. Water sits on flat roofs. Even if a roof is sloped to drains, a low point can collect water and that water hastens the deterioration of the roof membrane. In our assessments of flat roof repairs, we always consider the drainage.
TPO Roof Installation
There are times when a TPO roof simply cannot be repaired anymore. This is the case when the membrane has been patched multiple times, the insulation is fully saturated, or there were fundamental problems with the original installation of the TPO roof covering that affect the entire roof area. In these cases it is better to install a new TPO roof rather than spending money to repair it again and again.
We’re going to give you the real diagnosis of your current situation. We don’t try to sell you a replacement when a repair will fix the problem. On the other hand, we’re not going to let the building owner throw $1,500 a year at a roof that needs to be replaced. We look at the big picture and will give you the real answer.
Emergency Roof Repair
Emergency TPO roof repair is needed when a leak in a TPO roof occurs during a Tampa storm. Leaks in roofs of commercial buildings can quickly fill rooms with water, potentially causing damage to inventory, equipment, and floors. We are able to come out and repair emergency TPO roof leaks for commercial properties throughout the Hillsborough County area quickly.
We can even provide temporary tarping and closing of leaks until we have time to provide a more complete repair. We have gone out on emergency calls to repair leaks to TPO roofs in the Westshore industrial area as well as along the commercial corridors in Brandon and Riverview. We have also gone out on emergency calls to repair leaks to TPO roofs in the Ybor City and Port of Tampa area. We answer your calls 24/7.
Roof Inspection
The vast majority of TPO roof problems are invisible until they have caused damage. Leaks in roof seams, pulling of roof flashings, thinning of roof membranes over HVAC units and roof drains are all examples of problems that are not visible from the ground or from within the building until water appears.
TPO roof inspections for commercial buildings in Tampa should be done annually and ideally right before the start of hurricane season in May/June. We inspect the entire membrane surface, including all seams and flashings. We also take a close look at all penetrations and check the drain areas. After the inspection, we provide a written report complete with photos. A small seam problem in April is far less expensive than an interior flood in August.
Tampa’s TPO Roof Repair Specialists Since 1996
Our Tampa TPO roof repair team has been serving commercial properties for decades. We are very familiar with the commercial buildings in the Tampa area and the roofs that were installed. We know how Florida’s weather affects a TPO membrane over time. We serve Tampa properties from Channelside to Carrollwood, from Westshore to Wesley Chapel. We bring the proper tools to complete the repair correctly the first time.
Call us or fill out the form to schedule a TPO roof inspection and repair estimate. We come out, walk the roof and tell you exactly what it needs for repair!
