February 28, 2017
Constant freeze/thaw cycles cause expansion and contraction on metal roofs. This expansion and contraction loosens the seams and the fasteners, allowing moisture (water) to enter these critical areas. Negative pressure also allows the moisture that settles on the roof to be sucked in through these openings.
The solution: Topps RivetGuard! Tighten all fasteners and apply this rubberized sealer to the head of each fastener as well as coating all seams to end leaks.
Find out more about the benefits of elastomeric roof coatingRead our full FAQ section for more information.
February 28, 2017
Determining whether the skylight is leaking or if there is a condensation problem should be evaluated by an expert. Condensation forms on the inside of skylights during high humidity and sharp temperature variation conditions. This condition can occur as the humidity in your building rises or during a rain storm. You would be surprised how much condensation forms on skylights when cold rain hits them. You may need to replace the skylights or replace with metal panels and insulation to alleviate the problem.
If it is merely a skylight leak (and not condensation), it is relatively easy to stop those leaks. Building movement often loosens the flashing and fasteners that once sealed the skylights when they were new. This creates space for water to penetrate and leak through your skylight. Resealing this area with a premium rubber flashing cement, such as Topps Polyprene, in conjunction with our polyester membrane, PolyCore, will stop the flow of water into the building.
If the skylights themselves are starting to weather, our maintenance clear liquid rubber SkyCoat™ can be applied to rejuvenate the panels.
Protect Your Skylights with SkyCoatExtends the life of fiberglass & polycarbonate skylights.
February 28, 2017
There are 3 ways to deal with a roof leak….
1. Ignore it (and watch your roof deteriorate)
2. Just use a roof caulk to patch the source of the roof leak
3. Fix the leak and add protection for the future
Option 1: Ignore it.
Let’s be real. If you ignore the roof leak altogether, you’re setting yourself up for major headaches and cost outlays down the road, possibly in the very near future. The roof won’t get fixed just by willing it to stop leaking. But, let’s just say you take this option of doing nothing. The roof leak is not the only issue here; the original roofing materials are deteriorating, below the surface of your existing coating. So while you have buckets to catch the leaking water, the roof itself is actually breaking down during this process, too. Water causes rust, rot and deterioration. None of which are good for your roof. And if they go unchecked, they can easily grow into larger, more costly problems (like roof replacement – ouch!)
Option 2: Just use a roof caulk to patch the leak.
Some call this the “patch and pray” method. While it can offer short-term relief from a leak by patching the source of the roof leak, it does little as far as identifying the problem and taking steps to protect the rest of the roof from problems like this in the future. Roofs don’t leak just because they want to watch you run to the store to buy buckets. They leak for a reason. And if you don’t do anything to identify the cause of that leak, chances are, you’ll be running to the finance department next time around.
Option 3: Fix the roof leak and add protection for the future.
Now you’re talking. This is a real solution to your problems. If you identify the cause of the leak, take measures to fix that leak and protect the roof for the future (oftentimes, this means applying an elastomeric roof coating to your roof, which seals and protects it), you’ll be much better off in the short- and long- term. Need help fixing your roof leak and protecting your roof for the future? Contact us at Topps Products.
Topps arguably produces the best roof repair material, Polyprene — twice voted #1 in a magazine national survey of professional roofer — and can provide you with the product (and know-how) to get the job done right. Take action now. Waiting only makes the problem worse and more expensive. We want to help you before your roof is too far gone for repair.
Contact us today to learn about how we can help fix your leaking roof and protect it for the future.
Stop Leaks with PolypreneVoted the #1 repair compound among roofing professionals.
February 28, 2017
Roofing materials expand and contract at different rates. That puts stress on seams and the areas around penetrations – vents, signs, flashings, pitch pockets, joints and rooftop equipment.
Not all roof repair products and coatings are created equal. Topps repair caulk (Polyprene) were developed and tested to survive all climates – from Alaska to Florida and Iceland to South Africa!
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February 28, 2017
Maintenance pays! The most important reason for performing maintenance on your commercial roof is to protect the capital investment you already have in that roof. When you buy a car, taking it in for service helps keep it in good shape and running smoothly. Plus, if there’s a problem, a good mechanic will identify it before it gets to bad and causes too much damage, which can be costly. The same principle goes for roof maintenance, where your car is your roof!
Ongoing, proper roof maintenance will add years to the life of your roof and will, most likely, catch damages and leaks before they cause problems to the interior of your building.
Buildings.com (a community of facility managers and building owners responsible for the operation of commercial and public buildings) wrote a great piece on Commercial Roof Maintenance: A Proactive Approach, which we wanted to share with you here: http://www.buildings.com/DesktopModules/BB_ArticleMax/ArticleDetail/BBArticleDetailPrint.aspx?ArticleID=13887&Template=Standard_Print.ascx&siteID=1
Find out more about the benefits of elastomeric roof coatingRead our full FAQ section for more information.
