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A Guide to Flat Roof Repair in Lafayette, LA

POSTED ON: 10/01/2020

A leak in any roof is cause for concern, but a leak in a flat roof in Lafayette, LA is particularly problematic because they can range from somewhat simple repairs to the incredibly complicated.  The initial location where you noticed the leak might not even be the source of the water, as water can travel under the roofing membrane until it reaches a seam to seep through.  Identifying the main source of the leak is crucial to your flat roof repair in Lafayette, LA.  Checking up on the health of your flat roof after an adverse weather event can prevent costly damage from a leak you may not have even noticed yet. 

The most common materials used for flat roof repair in Lafayette, LA are EPDM or rubber, modified bitumen which is an asphalt type roofing material, BUR (or built-up roofing) using tar and gravel, TPO roofing, and PVC roofing.  The type of roofing material you use will depend on where you live as well as the needs of your building and what your roofing company in Lafayette, LA prefers to use.  Depending on the type of flat roofing installed, a properly installed flat roof can last 20-25 years if maintained properly.  Knowing when to repair or replace can save you time and money as well.   Depending on the types of repairs needed, replacing a flat roof might be more financially smart than simply shelling out for a repair only to replace a few years down the road.

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