The transition from autumn into winter poses the single greatest threat to an urban rowhome’s exterior envelope. During the fall, falling leaves, twigs, and street debris accumulate heavily inside the narrow scupper boxes and gutters of flat roofs. When the first major freeze arrives, any rainwater trapped behind these blockages turns into solid ice. Because […]
Eliminate Ponding Water: Essential Flat Roof Repair in Philadelphia
The iconic rowhouses spanning our local neighborhoods utilize low-slope or entirely flat roofing systems to maximize living space and house bulky HVAC units. While highly practical, these flat footprints lack the natural gravity-assisted drainage of a steeply pitched suburban roof. If you notice large, dark puddles remaining on your roof 48 hours after a rainstorm, […]
