Original roof: The ballasted EDPM
assembly was failing at the perimeter and penetration base flashings. The
building has numerous restaurant tenants. Consequently, it had numerous
mechanical units that were not water?tight and these were serving as access points for continuous leaks.
When ballasted roofs leak, the following repair process is required:
- The ballast is removed to find the active leaks.
- The
rubber membrane is cleaned of dust and debris to ensure the repair materials
will adhere to the surface.
- Once
the repairs are done, the ballast is re-distributed
to protect the membrane.
Emergency leak repairs on ballasted systems can be a time-consuming and expensive process!