Beyond A Leak, How Do You Know When It's Time To Replace Your Flat Roof?

Katelyn Lewis • February 16, 2023
Image of damaged, old flat roof on Richmond VA home. Photo captured by RETEX's Caleb Kammerling
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Beyond experiencing a leak, how do you know if you need to replace your flat roof?

Flat roofs have a near-zero pitch, and they're common on sunrooms, additions, and homes in downtown Richmond, like the one pictured. Retex's Caleb Kammerling captured these photos during a flat roof assessment back in August 2022.


The homeowner wanted some roof repairs, though he noticed cracking before we came out. Sometimes referred to as "roof alligatoring" (love that term 🐊), cracking on a flat roof occurs as it ages, due to the sun's UV rays drying out the membrane.


In this homeowner's case, Caleb recommended a full TPO roof replacement after documenting the extensive cracking all over the flat roof.


If you have a flat roof nearing the 15-year mark, or you're experiencing a leak with your flat roof, give Retex a call – 804-258-6300 – to schedule a complimentary roof assessment today.


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