Roof Recover
A new sheet over one dry layer, with cover board and raised edges. See EPDM roofing or TPO roofing.
Commercial Roofing · Morgantown, KY
Morgantown Commercial Roofing Contractor
Find Out How Much Height New Insulation Adds at Your Roof Edge
As a Morgantown commercial roofing contractor, we recover and replace commercial roofs and rework the edge metal, coping, and scuppers that change with the new height.
- Watch ForAdded roof height at edges
- Permit StartButler County inspector
- ChoiceRecover or tear-off
How A New Roof Raises The Edge In Morgantown
Thicker insulation or a recover lifts the roof surface, and a Morgantown commercial roofing contractor plans for it at every edge. At the perimeter that means taller fascia, coping that sits higher on the parapet, and scuppers that have to drop to the new surface.
Those changes belong on the drawings, since they change what the building looks like from the street and how water leaves the roof. We measure every edge, curb, door threshold, and scupper against the new height first.
- Fascia and gravel stop sized to the new height.
- Scuppers reset to the new roof surface.
- Curbs checked for flashing height.
Commercial Roofing Conditions Seen In Morgantown
These signs often lead to a recover or replacement, and to edge work with it.
From The Parking Lot
Mismatched Edge Strips
Two or three styles of edge metal around one roof show past patching at the perimeter.
Scuppers Above The Roof Line
A scupper sitting above the roof surface leaves a pond in front of it after every rain.
Gutters Pulled Off The Fascia
Gutter straps torn loose from old fascia show an edge that needs replacing with the roof.
Inside The Building
Leaks At A Roof Door
Water at a door onto the roof often means the threshold sits too close to the roof surface.
Cold Spots Under The Roof
Uneven comfort under the roof points to thin or wet insulation that a replacement corrects.
Short Curbs Under Units
Units sitting low on old curbs leave too little flashing height once a recover adds thickness.
On The Roof
Two Roofs Already In Place
Core cuts that show two existing layers mean tear-off, since a third layer is past the code limit.
Worn Field With Dry Boards
A worn surface over dry insulation and a firm deck is the case where a recover fits.
Ponds At The Low Edge
Water standing along one edge shows the roof slope and the edge outlets do not line up.
What New Or Repaired Roofing Does For Morgantown Buildings
Planning the edge with the roof keeps the finished building tidy and dry.
Edges That Match The Roof
One edge metal profile at the right height replaces the patchwork around the perimeter.
Scuppers That Drain
Scuppers reset to the new surface stop the pond that forms in front of them.
Insulation Brought Up To Code
New roof insulation meets Kentucky's 2012 IECC minimums with curbs raised to suit.
No Surprises On The Drawings
Height changes go on the plans before work starts, so the inspector sees the full scope.
Curbs And Doors Ready For The New Height
Raised curbs and thresholds keep flashing above the new roof surface so the edges stay dry.
Commercial Roofing Options For Morgantown Buildings
The choice between recover and tear-off drives the edge work that follows.
Tear-Off And Replace
Old layers removed to the deck when wet insulation or two existing layers rule out a recover.
Perimeter Rework
Fascia, coping, and gravel stop replaced to the new height and fastened at their listed spacing.
Drain And Scupper Resets
Drains and scuppers lowered or extended to meet the new roof surface.
Curb And Threshold Raises
Curbs and roof doors raised to keep flashing height above the new roof surface.
Edge Leak Repairs
Edge metal and coping leaks repaired while a recover or replacement is planned.
Trying To Decide Between Recover And Tear-Off?
Call us with the roof age and how many layers you think it has. Core cuts on the first visit settle the question.
How A Morgantown Commercial Roofing Job Runs
Edge height is planned before the roof is ordered.
Inspect Your Roof
We walk the roof, cut cores to count layers, scan for wet insulation, and measure every edge, scupper, and curb.
Draw The New Heights
The new roof thickness sets new heights for fascia, coping, scuppers, and curbs, all marked on the drawings.
Recover Or Replace
Cover board and membrane go over a dry layer, or the roof comes off to the deck and is rebuilt.
File The Drawings
Drawings showing the new heights go to the Butler County inspector, and city hall where the building sits in town.
Finish The Perimeter
New edge metal, coping, and scupper sleeves go on at the new height, and the roof is walked with you.
Towns We Cover From Bowling Green Besides Morgantown
Building in another town nearby? Call us or send us a message. These towns are in our commercial roofing area as well.
72,294
Residents, 2020 census
Bowling Green
Our home base, with plant and warehouse roofs of every size.
10,176
Residents, 2020 census
Franklin
Strip center roofs reworked with tenants open.
7,164
Residents, 2020 census
Russellville
Masonry roofs with parapets, coping, and scuppers.
4,299
Residents, 2020 census
Scottsville
Ponding flat roofs converted to sloped metal.
1,589
Residents, 2020 census
Auburn
Church, school, and hall roofs on set schedules.
15,014
Residents, 2020 census
Glasgow
Tear-offs that clear out abandoned curbs.
2,356
Residents, 2020 census
Cave City
Roofs carrying signs, lights, and conduit.
875
Residents, 2020 census
Brownsville
Roof replacements with deck repair first.
Also Serving
Population: 2020 U.S. census, via Wikipedia's Kentucky city list.
Questions For A Morgantown Commercial Roofing Contractor
Where does a Morgantown building owner start on a roof permit?
With Butler County's local building inspector, since the state's Butler County sheet lists a county inspector and a state inspector for the area. Check with Morgantown city hall too for buildings inside city limits.
What should the scope say for a Morgantown roof replacement?
Tear-off or recover, new insulation thickness, and any changes to drains, scuppers, or parapet height. Height added at the perimeter changes coping and edge metal, and those details belong on the drawings.
How much does roof edge height change after adding insulation?
It depends on the new insulation thickness and whether cover board goes over an existing roof. We measure it per building and draw the new heights for fascia, coping, scuppers, and door thresholds before ordering.
When is a recover or tear-off right in Morgantown, KY?
A recover fits one dry existing layer over a firm deck. Two existing layers, or wet insulation across a large share of the roof, point to tear-off.
Does a recover cost less than a tear-off?
A recover usually skips most tear-off labor and disposal, but cover board, raised edges, and reset scuppers add back some cost. The roof plan shows both paths side by side.
What happens to roof doors and thresholds?
Doors that open onto the roof need their threshold above the new roof surface plus flashing. Low thresholds get raised or a curb is built at the door.
Do gutters change when the roof edge gets taller?
Often. New fascia at the new height needs gutters hung to match, and tapered insulation can send more water to one edge than before, so gutters and downspouts are sized for the new drainage pattern.
What if only part of the roof is wet?
Wet sections found by core cuts and the moisture survey get cut out and replaced before a recover goes on. If wet areas cover a large share of the roof, tear-off becomes the better path.
Book A Morgantown Commercial Roofing Contractor
Tell us about the building and its edges. We measure the new heights before anything is ordered.