Do roof leaks get you feeling all washed up? Let Crank Waterproofing inspect your Orange County roof. We advise homeowners, HOAs, and property managers on roof replacement and roof repair. Get the peace of mind that comes with the assurance that your roof is going to keep the outside out and the inside in.
Flat Roof Replacement or Flat Roof Repair?
Crank Waterproofing inspects the interior and exterior of a flat roof to determine if roof repair or replacement is required. We consider multiple factors. The most important are signs of visible damage, leaks, and the age of the flat roof.
Age
No flat roof lasts forever. Even EPDM flat roofs aren’t eternal. If your roof is 20 to 25 years old, it is time for a replacement. At this point, roof repairs simply delay the inevitable.
Leaks
Water damages and weakens building materials and denigrates the structural integrity of the building. Some leaks trace back to minor breaches in the waterproof protection offered by your flat roof. In this case, a simple repair is all that is needed.
Visible damage
Visible signs of damage indicating a flat roof repair or replacement are in order include damaged or lifted flashing, blistering or cracking in the roofing membrane, or standing water. Flat roofs are not really flat, they slope slightly, and water should never pond.
Tile Roof Replacement or Roof Repair?
Both s-style and flat Spanish tile roofs are very popular in Orange County. Tile roofs enhance the Mediterranean style so popular in Southern California. When Crank Waterproofing inspects your Spanish tile roof to determine if repair or replacement is necessary, they will evaluate the condition of the tiles, the condition of the underlayment, and the condition of the flashing system.
Condition of tiles
Wind-blown debris cracks or breaks tile. Walking on the roof cracks and breaks tiles as well. Crank Waterproofing evaluates the number of tiles that are cracked or broken. If more than half of the tiles show signs of cracking or breaking, it doesn’t make sense to repair the roof. The cost would be higher than replacement.
Underlayment
With a tile roof, the underlayment offers waterproof protection, not the tile. If the tile is in good condition but the underlayment failed, Crank Waterproofing can lift the existing tiles, replace the underlayment, then restore the flashing system and existing tiles. This is less costly than a complete roof replacement.
Flashing system
The flashing system is a crucial component in keeping your tile roof watertight. If the flashing fails, repairing the flashing restores the integrity of the roof without needing a full replacement.
Start with an Inspection
Contact Crank Waterproofing for a professional evaluation of your roof. The inspector will recommend roof repair or replacement and provide an estimate of the cost.
Trust Crank Waterproofing to keep your Orange County roof or deck watertight. When Crank does the work, you know it was done right.
