Flat Roof Replacement in Clarksville, TN

Flat roofs are common on commercial buildings, but some homes in Clarksville have them too.

Additions. Mid-century moderns. Porches. And when a flat roof fails, it needs to be replaced.

Not patched. Not coated. Replaced. The membrane is shot. The insulation is wet. The decking is rotting.

We have been replacing at roofs in Clarksville since 2003. TPO. EPDM. Modified bitumen.

Built-up roofing. We know the materials. We know the codes. We have replaced at roofs on strip malls o Wilma Rudolph Blvd and on mid-century homes near downtown.

This article covers flat roof replacement in Clarksville. When to replace. What it costs. How we do it. Call (931) 666-1469 for a free estimate.

When to Replace a Flat Roof (Not Repair)

Let us be clear. A flat roof can be repaired. Small seam failures. Punctures. Flashing issues. But when the membrane is old, widespread, or the insulation is wet, replacement is the better option. Here are the signs.

Age. TPO and EPDM last 15 to 20 years. Modified bitumen lasts 15 to 20 years. Built-up roofing (BUR) lasts 20 to 25 years. If your flat roof is over 18 years old, replace it. Repairs are throwing money away. You will be calling us every year.

Wet insulation. Water that gets into the insulation does not dry out. It stays there, rotting the decking and degrading the membrane from below. We use a moisture meter to detect wet insulation. If more than 20% of the insulation is wet, replacement is required.

Multiple repairs. If you have had three or more repairs in the last ve years, the roof is failing.

Replace it. Each repair is a band-aid on a broken bone.

Ponding water. If water ponds for more than 48 hours after a rain, the membrane is degrading. Ponding water also adds weight (8.3 lbs per gallon). Over time, it causes the membrane to soften and fail.

Blistering or shrinking. TPO shrinks over time. It pulls away from flashings and edges.

Blisters indicate trapped moisture. Both are signs of end of life.

Interior leaks. If you have leaks inside the building, the membrane has failed. Patch it temporarily, but plan for replacement.

Fort Campbell families, at roofs on base housing are replaced on a schedule. We work with the housing office.

How We Replace a Flat Roof (Step by Step)

1. Free inspection and measurement. We measure the square footage with a laser tool. We

check for wet insulation with a moisture meter. We take core samples if needed.

(asphalt). Built-up roofing (multiple plies). We help you choose based on budget and building use.

1. Permit pulling. Required for commercial and residential flat roof replacement in

Clarksville. We handle it.

residential, we work during the day.

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(R-25 to R-30 for commercial, R-20 to R-25 for residential). We stagger the sheets to avoid gaps.

1. Cover board (optional). A 1/4-inch cover board over the insulation provides a smooth

surface for the membrane. Recommended for TPO and EPDM.

torched or cold-adhered. BUR is multiple plies of felt and hot asphalt.

step. We take our time.

commercial, 10 for residential).

Flat roofs are a specialty. Not every roofer knows how to heat-weld TPO or torch modified bitumen. We do. We have the equipment (heat welders, torches, rollers). We have the safety training.

We also know the local codes for insulation R-value and drainage. Montgomery County requires specific R-values for at roofs. We follow the code.

For Fort Campbell families, we have replaced at roofs on base housing. We know the specs.

Frequently Asked Questions