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There are many homes that have porches and patios that extend from the main roof area. Quite often the pitch of the roof changes from a steep slope to a low slope. This poses a problem for water tends to pool when the pitch is significantly decreased. Often times the roof will begin to leak overtime. The roofing material becomes porous due to the amount of water that remains on flat roof surface after a heavy rain. The transition area may is the most critical part of the roof system. This is where most flat roofs begin to leak. Most roofing contractors have a tendency to install metal to cushion the material when they should be installing GAF weather guard barrier system.This material is required to complete the flat roof repair.

In order to repair the roof, we must tear off the old materials. Be sure to get down to the decking so that you have a clean roof surface to install your new material. GAF modified bitumen is going to be your best material for completing the roof repair. The material may be glued down to the substrate or it may be installed by a roofing contractor with a propane torch.The torch process provides better adhesion and can tolerate copious amounts of standing water. You will need to get a free roof estimate from at least 3 roofing companies who are qualified for the installation of modified bitumen. Be sure that they have experience in repairing flat roof systems and are aware of the dangers of using the torch down system. If the roof is extremely flat, you may want to have a tapered substrate installed prior to the installation of the modified bitumen.