Metal Retrofit
Sloped framing and new steel over the old flat roof. See commercial metal roofing.
Commercial Roofing · Scottsville, KY
Scottsville Commercial Roofing Contractor
Replace a Ponding Flat Roof With a Sloped Metal Retrofit
As a Scottsville commercial roofing contractor, we repair flat roofs and build sloped metal retrofits over them when ponding keeps coming back.
- SpecialtyMetal retrofit over flat roofs
- Permit StartOne Allen County inspector
- Plan ForNew eaves and gutters
Turning A Scottsville Flat Roof Into A Sloped One
As a Scottsville commercial roofing contractor, we build a retrofit by setting light-gauge framing on the existing structure for pitch, then covering it with standing seam or R-panel steel. The old membrane often stays in place under the new roof.
The big change is where water goes. It used to run to interior drains; now it runs to new eaves and gutters, so downspout spots on the lot, gable ends, and parapets all get planned before framing starts.
- An engineer checks framing loads first.
- Gutters sized for the new eave runs.
- Downspouts placed away from doors and walks.
Commercial Roofing Conditions Seen In Scottsville
These signs point to a flat roof that keeps losing the fight with water.
From The Parking Lot
Water Pouring Off One Corner
A single low corner taking all the runoff shows a roof with no real slope to its drains.
Overflow Stains On The Walls
Streaks below the edge after storms mark water that had nowhere else to go.
Rusted Interior Drain Lines
Drain piping inside the building rusting at the joints shows years of slow water through the roof drains.
Inside The Building
Leaks Under The Same Pond
A leak that returns under one ponding spot after each repair means the slope, not the patch, is the problem.
Damp Insulation Smell
A musty smell after wet weeks means water has spread through the boards under the ponds.
Ceiling Stains Under Old Drains
Leaks right below a roof drain often mean the clamping ring or bowl has failed.
On The Roof
Ponds That Last For Days
Water standing well after rain is the clearest sign a roof needs slope added.
Repairs Stacked In Low Spots
Patch over patch in the same low area shows repeated leaks the membrane alone has not solved.
Soft Membrane In The Low Spot
A spongy feel where water sits marks wet insulation under the pond.
What New Or Repaired Roofing Does For Scottsville Buildings
A retrofit changes how the roof handles water from the first rain.
Water Off In Minutes
Pitched steel sheds rain to the eaves, so ponds stop sitting on the roof.
No More Interior Drain Clogs
Gutters at the eaves replace interior drains that clog with leaves inside the roof.
Old Roof Left In Place
The old membrane often stays, which skips most tear-off debris and disposal.
Steel Built For Wind
Panels fastened tighter at corners and edges hold up on open lots.
Gutters Where You Can Reach Them
Eave gutters get cleaned from a ladder instead of interior drains buried under the roof field.
Commercial Roofing Options For Scottsville Buildings
Retrofits are one option; the roof and its structure decide which fits.
Flat Roof Rebuild
Tapered insulation and new drains where the structure cannot carry framing. See flat roofing.
Leak Repair In The Meantime
Seams and flashing under ponds get repaired while a retrofit is planned.
Gutters And Downspouts
Gutters sized for long eave runs and downspouts placed to keep water off walks and doors.
Tapered Insulation Rebuild
New slope to existing drains where a retrofit is not the right fit for the structure.
Gable And Parapet Trim
Gable ends and parapets closed in with trim and flashing where the new pitch meets them.
Tired Of Patching The Same Pond?
Get a free estimate for a retrofit. Tell us the roof size and where water sits, and we check whether the structure can carry framing.
How A Scottsville Commercial Roofing Job Runs
Retrofits add structural and drainage planning before any steel arrives.
Inspect Your Roof
We walk the flat roof, map ponds and drains, and look at the structure from inside to see what it can carry.
Engineer And Lay Out
An engineer checks framing loads, and the eave, gutter, and downspout layout gets drawn on a plan of the lot.
Frame And Panel
Sub-framing goes on to set the pitch, then insulation and steel panels are fastened in the listed pattern.
Check Downspout Spots
Downspout outlets get checked after the first rain so runoff leaves the lot away from doors and drives.
Trim, Gutters, And Walk
Gable trim, ridge caps, and gutters finish the roof, and the drainage is walked with you after the first rain.
Towns We Cover From Bowling Green Besides Scottsville
Outside Scottsville? Call us or send us a message. We take commercial roofing work in each of these towns.
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.
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 Scottsville Commercial Roofing Contractor
Who inspects a commercial roof replacement in Scottsville?
The state's Allen County sheet lists one local building inspector shared by Scottsville and the rest of Allen County, plus a state building inspector. Buildings on either side of the city line start with the same office.
What does a metal retrofit over a flat roof in Scottsville need?
A framing plan checked by an engineer and a gutter layout, because new eaves send water to different spots on the lot. A membrane tear-off with new edge metal and the same drains asks less of the inspector.
How is the gutter layout for a metal retrofit roof planned?
Gutters are sized for the length of each eave run, and downspouts are placed where water can leave the lot without crossing doors, walks, or loading areas. The layout goes on the drawings with the framing plan.
Can the old flat roof stay under the retrofit?
Often it can, once the structure is checked for the added framing. Wet insulation under it gets looked at first, since trapped moisture keeps working on the deck.
Is a retrofit always better than a new flat roof?
It fits when ponding is chronic and the structure can carry framing. A building with good drains and a solid structure for a new membrane may do better with tapered insulation instead.
Do you handle repairs before a retrofit is ready?
Yes. Seams and flashing under the worst ponds get repaired to keep water out while the retrofit is engineered and scheduled.
What happens to rooftop units on a metal retrofit?
Units either move to new curbs built into the framing or come down to the ground on pads, depending on the building. Curbs through the new panels get flashing tied to the ribs, and the HVAC contractor handles disconnects and reconnects.
Can a retrofit go on over part of a building?
Partial retrofits work when the framing can tie into the walls at the boundary. The joint between the new pitched section and the remaining flat roof gets its own flashing and a cricket so water does not collect there.
Talk To A Scottsville Commercial Roofing Contractor
Tell us about the ponding and the building. We check the structure and lay out a retrofit or rebuild.