How do I prevent ponding problems on my flat roof?
Ponding is a big problem on flat roofs, which has largely been ignored in the roofing industry due to a lack of a workable solution. The Cool Roof Company has developed a solution to eliminate or drastically reduce this problem, which at the same time repairs any damage that has occurred to the existing roof surface in the low lying areas. Top of Page My roof seems to have very poor drainage. Can anything be done about it? A: Some roofs have inadequate drainage, but it can be improved in a variety of ways, from enlarging a drain, installing additional drains, improving slope or leveling out ponding areas. It depends on the situation. Let us inspect it to find out what is really going on. As an example, many older buildings settle over the years and change their shape, which can throw off the drainage in dramatic ways. Top of Page Can I reroof over my existing roof to save money? A: No. All flat roofs per code need to be removed down to the wood deck. Multiple layers used to be allowed,
