Flat Roof Replacement
Tear-off, tapered insulation, and a new membrane on the roof behind the parapets. See flat roofing.
Commercial Roofing · Russellville, KY
Russellville Commercial Roofing Contractor
Rebuild Parapets, Coping, and Scuppers on Older Masonry Buildings
As a Russellville commercial roofing contractor, we replace flat roofs on brick and block buildings, rebuilding parapet flashing, coping, and through-wall scuppers along the way.
- BuildingsMasonry with parapet walls
- Permit StartCity Building Official
- Watch ForCurb height and HVAC plans
Parapet Walls On Russellville Masonry Buildings
Older brick and block buildings hide their flat roofs behind parapets, which a Russellville commercial roofing contractor works around on every job. Water that cannot leave through a scupper sits against the wall, works behind the base flashing, and shows up inside along the masonry.
A replacement rebuilds that whole edge: base flashing run up the wall, a termination bar or counterflashing above it, new coping cleats, and scupper sleeves flashed into the membrane.
- Base flashing taller than the deepest pond.
- Scupper sleeves sized and flashed into the sheet.
- Coping on new cleats with sealed joints.
Commercial Roofing Conditions Seen In Russellville
Masonry buildings show roof trouble on the walls as much as on the roof.
From The Parking Lot
Wet Brick Under The Coping
Dark brick under a parapet cap after rain means coping joints or cleats have opened.
Staining Below Scuppers
Rust or algae streaks below a through-wall scupper point to a sleeve leaking into the wall.
Conductor Heads Overflowing
Boxes below scuppers spilling at the top show a downspout too small or clogged for the roof behind the wall.
Inside The Building
Leaks Along Exterior Walls
Leaks inside along a brick wall often come from base flashing set lower than standing water.
Peeling Paint Near The Ceiling
Paint bubbling at the top of interior walls shows moisture moving down from the parapet.
Drips Under Old Skylights
Skylight curbs on older roofs often sit lower than modern flashing heights call for.
On The Roof
Ponds Against The Parapet
Water held against the wall freezes overnight and pries at the flashing seam behind it.
Low Curbs Under Units
Old curbs barely above the roof surface leave too little height to flash once insulation thickens.
Coping Caps Shifted
Caps that slid or lifted have lost their cleats and let water straight into the wall top.
What New Or Repaired Roofing Does For Russellville Buildings
A rebuilt edge on a masonry building protects the walls as well as the roof.
Drier Masonry
Sealed coping and tall base flashing keep water out of the brick and the wall cavity.
Scuppers That Drain
Sized sleeves move water off the roof before it can stand against the parapet.
Curbs Built For The New Roof
Extended curbs keep flashing height once tapered insulation raises the roof surface.
Fewer Interior Wall Repairs
Stopping water at the parapet stops the paint and plaster damage along exterior walls.
Overflow Paths Through The Wall
Overflow scuppers set above the primary outlets carry water out if a scupper or drain clogs.
Commercial Roofing Options For Russellville Buildings
Masonry buildings get their roof system plus the edge work around it.
EPDM On Parapet Roofs
Rubber sheet with flashing run up each wall suits many older flat roofs. See EPDM roofing.
Coping And Base Flashing
New coping, cleats, termination bars, and counterflashing around the whole perimeter.
Scupper And Overflow Work
Sleeves, conductor heads, and overflow scuppers through the parapet where drains run short.
Curb Extensions
Curbs raised to clear tapered insulation, with HVAC plans filed with the Building Official first.
Parapet Leak Repairs
Coping joints and base flashing repaired on roofs not yet ready for replacement.
Water Coming Down An Inside Wall?
Call us with the wall location and what the parapet above it looks like. Coping and base flashing are where we start.
How A Russellville Commercial Roofing Job Runs
Parapet buildings add edge work and an HVAC plan step to the usual order.
Inspect Your Roof
We walk the roof and every parapet, check coping joints and scupper sleeves, and measure curb heights against the new roof.
Settle Curbs And HVAC Plans
If units move or curbs need extensions, the HVAC plans go to the Building Official before anything is set.
Replace The Roof
Tear-off, tapered insulation, and membrane go on in sections, with base flashing run up each wall.
Water-Test The Scuppers
Scuppers and overflows get run with a hose before the job closes, so water leaves the roof where planned.
Rebuild The Edge
Termination bars, counterflashing, coping on new cleats, and scupper sleeves finish the perimeter.
Towns We Cover From Bowling Green Besides Russellville
Is your building closer to another town? Call us or send us a message. Commercial roofs in these towns are part of our area too.
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.
4,299
Residents, 2020 census
Scottsville
Ponding flat roofs converted to sloped metal.
2,505
Residents, 2020 census
Morgantown
Recovers that raise the roof edge height.
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 Russellville Commercial Roofing Contractor
What does Russellville require when a roof replacement moves HVAC units?
Russellville routes building permits through its City Building Official and applies the International Building Code to commercial work. When reroofing moves or swaps units, the Building Official signs off on HVAC plans and load calculations before the state HVAC permit is issued.
Why does HVAC curb height matter on a Russellville reroof?
Tapered insulation raises the roof surface, and curbs need enough height above it for flashing. Extending curbs brings in the HVAC plan review, so curb heights and ductwork changes get settled during planning. A replacement that leaves units on their current curbs keeps that review off the list.
What does parapet and coping repair in Russellville, KY include?
New base flashing run up the wall above the deepest ponding, a termination bar or counterflashing at the top, coping set on new cleats with sealed joints, and scupper sleeves flashed into the membrane.
Can the brick parapet itself be repaired during a reroof?
Masonry repointing and rebuilding belong to a mason, and we coordinate around that work. The roof crew handles everything from the coping down to the deck so the two trades meet at a clean line.
Is masonry building roof replacement in Logan County different?
The roof itself goes on the same way, but parapets, scuppers, and curb heights add work that a low-edge building skips. Expect the perimeter to be a large part of the scope.
What should we look at before calling?
Note where water shows inside, check the coping for open joints from the ground, and look at the wall below each scupper after rain. Photos of those spots help us plan the roof walk.
Do through-wall scuppers need replacing during a reroof?
Usually. Old scupper sleeves rarely line up with the new roof surface, and corroded ones leak into the wall. New sleeves are set at the new height, flashed into the membrane, and paired with conductor heads sized for the roof area behind them.
Call A Russellville Commercial Roofing Contractor
Tell us about the building and its parapets. We check the edge, the curbs, and the roof, then lay out the work.