Common Commercial Metal Roof Problems

Metal roofing systems can develop problems for a variety of reasons, including age, weather exposure, building movement, previous repairs, rooftop activity, and conditions at penetrations or transitions.

Depending on the roofing system, visible concerns may involve:

• Panel Damage
• Seams and Joints
• Fasteners and Attachments
• Flashings
• Penetrations
• Equipment Curbs
• Perimeter Conditions
• Roof Transitions
• Gutters and Drainage
• Associated Sheet Metal
• Previous Repair Areas
• Interfaces With Adjacent Roofing Systems

The visible location of an interior leak may not necessarily identify the actual point where water is entering the roofing assembly.

Metal Roof Inspection & Evaluation

Before developing a repair or replacement strategy, the existing roofing system should be evaluated.

Depending on the agreed scope and accessible conditions, Fydea can review visible conditions involving the roof panels, seams, penetrations, flashings, perimeter details, drainage components, transitions, and associated sheet metal.

The objective is to better understand whether the apparent problem is localized or part of a broader roofing condition.

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Commercial Metal Roof Repair

When existing conditions are suitable for repair, targeted corrective work may help address localized deficiencies while allowing the remaining roofing system to continue in service.

The appropriate repair depends on the type of metal roof and the actual condition encountered.

Potential work may involve:

• Panel Conditions
• Flashing Repairs
• Penetration Details
• Perimeter Sheet Metal
• Transitions
• Gutters and Drainage Components
• Associated Architectural Sheet Metal
• Interfaces With Low-Slope Roofing

Fydea evaluates repair work based on the existing system rather than assuming the same repair method is appropriate for every metal roof.

What About Metal Roof Restoration?

The term “metal roof restoration” can describe several different approaches to extending the useful service of an existing metal roof.

Whether restoration is appropriate depends on the type of roofing system, substrate, extent of deterioration, moisture conditions, existing details, and the intended restoration system.

Fydea's first objective is to evaluate the existing roof and determine whether continued repair or another roofing strategy is practical.

Where a specialized restoration or coating system is being considered, the proposed system should be evaluated against the actual roof conditions and applicable manufacturer requirements.

Repair, Maintain or Replace?

The correct decision depends on the condition of the entire roofing system.

Repair

Localized deficiencies may justify targeted corrective work when the remainder of the roofing system remains serviceable.

Maintain

An existing metal roof in serviceable condition may benefit from periodic inspection and maintenance of developing conditions.

Monitor

Some conditions may not require immediate corrective work but should be documented and monitored.

Plan for Replacement

When deterioration becomes widespread, recurring problems continue, or repairs are no longer a practical long-term solution, it may be appropriate to begin planning for roof replacement.

Fydea's objective is to help the owner determine which path makes sense for the facility.

Commercial Metal Roof Replacement

When replacement becomes the appropriate solution, Fydea provides commercial metal roofing and associated architectural sheet metal capabilities.

A replacement project may involve:

• Existing Roof Removal
• Existing Substrate Conditions
• Insulation or Thermal Components
• Underlayment
• New Metal Roof Panels
• Flashings
• Penetrations
• Perimeter Conditions
• Transitions
• Gutters and Downspouts
• Adjacent Wall Systems
• Architectural Sheet Metal
• Interfaces With Low-Slope Roofing Systems

Planning before widespread failure provides more time to evaluate the system, budget, construction schedule, facility operations, staging, and sequencing.

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Metal Roofing & Architectural Sheet Metal

Fydea's capabilities extend beyond the roof panels themselves.

Associated architectural sheet metal can include:

• Standing Seam Metal Roofing
• Metal Wall Panels
• Metal Siding
• Copings
• Fascia
• Roof Edge Metal
• Gutters and Downspouts
• Flashings
• Custom-Fabricated Sheet Metal Components

This allows Fydea to evaluate closely related roofing and sheet metal conditions as part of the overall project.

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Self-Performing Union Contractor

Fydea is a self-performing union commercial roofing and architectural sheet metal contractor.

Our field workforce allows us to maintain direct responsibility for core roofing and sheet metal installation, manpower, workmanship, safety, scheduling, and project execution.

Fydea is also a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with commercial and federal roofing experience.

Our work is guided by:

Safety. Quality. Efficiency.

Commercial Metal Roof Service in Indiana

Fydea is headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Our Service Department primarily serves commercial and industrial facilities throughout Terre Haute and surrounding communities.

Larger metal roofing, reroofing, and construction opportunities are evaluated throughout our broader regional market, including Indianapolis, Lafayette, and surrounding areas.

Talk to Fydea About Your Existing Metal Roof

If your commercial metal roof is leaking, aging, or requiring increasingly frequent repairs, the first step does not have to be deciding whether to replace it.

Start by understanding the existing condition and available options.

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