Fixing the Flat Roof on an Apartment
To fix a flat roof on an apartment, often involves a combination of repair techniques and protective coatings to ensure a long-lasting, watertight seal. The size of the fix depends on the size of the repair, if it’s a small leak, you may only need to reseal the roof surface; if it’s a large leak or extensive damage, you may be looking at an entire roof replacement.
The most common repair method includes using roof repair kits, applying specialized coatings like silicone or acrylic and addressing any issues with standing water.
Small leaks can be typically repaired by using a roof repair kit to patch tiny holes or cracks and then applying a coating to seal it in. Coatings can be an acrylic coating, consisting of water-based materials and are a popular choice due to their safety and reflectivity and work well with bituminous and non-bituminous roofs. Another coating is Silicone are highly resistant to water and often used to address ponding issues and are good long term. Urethane coating is known for their strength and durability and often used in commercial settings.
Whichever coating you decide to use on your apartment flat roof repair, cost will be a consideration. To repair a flat roof, you can expect to have a $0.65 to $5.00 per square foot charge depending on the material and labor fees.
Just make sure that the person doing the repairs is trusted and is a professional roofing contractor. They should be able to give you a quote on the cost to fix the damage and advise you on the best course of action to take.
If you need help maintaining a proper or need a flat roof repair on your apartment complex, callBB Roofing and we will walk you through all the options that fit your needs and your budget. Call BB Roofing for a free, no obligation estimate today!
