COMMERCIAL ROOFING

Warehouse Roofing — Naches, WA — Yakima Roofing & Remodeling

Solutions that make sense!

Low Slope Products

GAF TPO

GAF PVC

PolyGlass ElastoFlex

Nu-Ray Metals Standing Seam

Built Up Roofs

Maintenance Programs

Aluminum Coating Applications

Restraunt Grease Cleaning

Restaurants

Restaurant Solutions

The Problem

Hood Vent's are designed to remove moisture and grease from the kitchen and expel it through a series of duct work that lead to the roof hood vent. The grease must be cleaned routinely in the kitchen and all ducting. The hood vent's grease traps must also be emptied on a regular basis.

Grease traps are not always emptied on a regular basis or often enough and rivers of grease flow across the roof until they drain into the roof drains. Grease can wreck havoc on the sewer system but worse the fasts and oils can find it's way to a stream or river and has the potential to kill wildlife.

Once the grease has landed on the roof it will harden and slowly eat away at your roof. Even PVC roofs that are chemically resilient will suffer over time.

The Solution

Yakima Roofing & Remodeling, LLC has several cleaning plans tailored for to your needs. Let help keep your roof grease free and your business compliant with Washington State Regulations.

Cleaning grease should be done by a professional who has:

Proper training mixing and applying caustic products

Has proper Personal Protect equipment

Under stands the risks and safety protocols in case of spills or accidents

Has Safety training & First Aide Training

We offer three cleaning plans to suit your needs. Plan A is for hood vent's that are regularly cleaned and the roof see's minimal spills. Our Plan B is for roofs that need quarterly cleanings due to more frequent spills and our Plan C is tailored for monthly cleanings. If you need help choosing a plan give us a call and we will evaluate your roof's needs.

Low Slope Roof Systems

Systems

The Problems

Low-slope roof systems are not just for commercial buildings. Most homes have sloped roof pitches greater than 3:12 and require a sloped roof system.

However, some homes may have sections that are considered low slope, less than 3:12 pitch, and require different waterproofing methods. Patio covers and carports may also have low slope pitches.

Low-slope roof sections do not drain away moisture as efficiently as sloped roofs do. Pooling is a common issue where the moisture can spread in all directions. Because of this issue, the system must be monolithic to prevent leaks.

A sloped roof system is not monolithic, this means it must be installed on a slope, or water may travel under the shingles, rust out nails, and infiltrate the system causing leaks.

The Solutions

TPO & PVC is a great choice when you have a large roof area to cover. If installed correctly it can be a maintenance-free system, unlike the older built-up roof systems.

The other benefit to TPO & PVC alike is that the flashings are made of the same materials and will last the life of the roof. With built-up roof systems pipes are flashed with lead flashings and lots of mastic and glass reinforcements that don't typically hold up for the life of the roof.

Patching over punctures caused by other trades working on the roof is also easy and will last the life of the roof.

Elasto-Flex peal and stick systems are a good choice for patio covers, carports, or small flat areas that are visible on your roof. They are granulated and come in a variety of colors to match the surrounding shingles.

Standing Seam if Metal is desired on a low slope around 2:12 pitch a standing seam metal with a factory seal is the way to go. The factory seal acts as a gasket after the standing seam is folded over the next panel and crimped either by hand or a seamer.

Maintenance Solutions

Built-up roof system

The Problems

Built-up roof systems are nearly a system of the past due to higher insurance rates that forced many contractors to abandon their hot tar kettles for heat guns, Thermoplastic Polyolefin, PVC, and EPDM systems.

Now with many built-up roof systems on the brink of failure most new roofing contractors never had the experience of installing a built-up roof the knowledge of how to maintain them is nearly lost.

Built-up roof systems may often have more life but can't limp across the finish line due to flashing failures and buckling that causes cracks and failure. When the roof begins to buckle or the flashings begin to fail it's typically time for a new roof.

In some cases, the roof itself may still have a few years of life remaining but most roofing contractors haven't worked with built-up roof systems and do not understand the proper methods to maintain them.

The Solution

An evaluation must be done to determine if a BUR roof system can or should be maintained or if it's time for a new roof. If the system is still relatively flat with only one or two large buckles then we can most likely put the roof on a maintenance plan.

Even when the BUR is in very bad shape it's still possible to maintain it for a short time to help the building owner buy time to get finances in place for a new roof.

When a BUR roof needs late-life maintenance the sole purpose is to buy the property owner time to plan financially for a new roof. Yakima Roofing & Remodeling, LLC will help you with this goal by providing an estimated cost with future price increases and a maintenance plan to help you stay leak-free while finances come together.

Our recommendations are to give yourself time and call today for a free evaluation to determine the remaining life of your roof. With proper planning, you can plan your budget with ease and at the same time help your BUR cross the finish line without all the harmful leaks.

Common Q&A

Do I have to have the old roof removed?

Local building codes will allow two roof layers on any commercial or residential roof.

In most cases we will recommend removing all roof layers so that we can inspect the substrate make any nessisary repairs. However in many cases when it comes to built up roof systems the base will be applied to the substrate and is near impossible to remove. In these cases we will remove all other layers above and roof over the first roof layer.
Will the roofers be noisy?

Yes, the re-roofing process is noisy.
Can metal be used on a low slope below 3:12 Pitch

Yes, we can use a standing seam panel that has a manufactured seal applied to the panel that will create a water tight seal when crimped.
Instead of paying for a new roof can I have it coated?

Though products are availible a successful application will depend nearly on the quality of the prep. In most cases these products fail after the first 6 months or year and begin to peal and flake to the point of failure.
What is Aluminum Coating?

Alluminum Coating is a highly reflective coating that reflects heat and UV rays. It will slow the breakdown of Built up roof systems( Hot tar) much like a ballast roof without the weight and complications that pea gravels create.
Will Aluminum Coating seal my flat roof?

No, alluminum coating is not a sealer. It's primary function is to protect the asphalt and plys from heat and uv rays.
Can aluminum coating be applied to an older roof?

Yes. If your built up roof still has life remaining aluminum coating can be applied to add life to your roof.
Built up roof leaking, do I need a new roof?

In many cases a built up roof system will still be in good condition but the penatrations are starting to fail. This is when a flat roof can become a money pit for a building owner. Most roofers will apply a thick coating of mastic to the problem and after 6 months to a year the mastic will cure and harden to the point that it begins to crack and fail. The leaks will continue.

As the leaks take their toll the building owner will often opt for a new roof not knowing that that they could save thousands with a simple maintenance program that we offer so that they can enjoy the remaining life of their roof.
What are the long humps or wrinkles in my roof?

As a build up roof begins to fail and after years of expansion and contraction the roof membrane will begin to buckle. When your roof system begins to buckle it's time for a new roof. With time these buckles will split and create long cracks that will only be known about after a heavy storm.