Membrane Puncture Repair in Arlington, TX

Membrane puncture repair in Arlington, TX: we find the hole, check the insulation below and patch to sound membrane with a method that matches your roof system.

On April 3, 2012, an EF2 tornado tore through Kennedale and Arlington and ripped roofs off buildings along I-20 and US 287. Most punctures are far less dramatic: a dropped tool, a loose fastener, wind-blown debris or foot traffic around rooftop units. Either way, the repair is the same idea. Find the hole, check the membrane around it, check the insulation below if water got in, and patch to sound material with the right method. We handle puncture repairs across Arlington, including the South Cooper Street corridor, and each scope is based on the roof we inspected.

We mark each puncture on a roof plan or in photos that show where it sits. Then we check nearby seams, curbs, pipe flashings and old patches, because the first hole we find isn't always what's causing the stain inside. The ceiling stain helps guide a commercial roof leak repair, but water can travel a long way under the membrane. If a question points to HVAC or plumbing instead, we say so.

If the hole needs a quick temporary patch to keep water out, we tell you exactly where it is and that it's temporary. Before cutting into anything, we set up safe roof access and coordinate with your building staff. A temporary patch keeps the rain out for now. It doesn't prove the insulation underneath is dry, and the permanent repair still has to account for the membrane and layers around the hole.

We identify the roof membrane before choosing a patch. Your records may tell us, but an old coating or previous repairs can hide what's really there. The patch has to bond to the actual surface it's going on. A can of "roof repair" from the supply house doesn't work on every membrane, and on some it does more harm than good. We use the patch and prep the system calls for.

A TPO roof gets a heat-welded patch on clean, weldable membrane. An EPDM roof patch uses primer and seam tape or cover strip instead. If we're not sure what's on the roof, we cut a small sample or check before ordering material, so you're not paying for a repair that won't stick.

We check the membrane around the hole for tears, brittleness, oil or grease. The patch often has to reach a few inches or more past the visible hole to get to clean, sound membrane, and we show you that in the scope with the reason. If we can't tell how far the bad material goes until we start cutting, we give you a starting size and tell you when we'll know more.

A separated seam close to the puncture may need its own repair. So might a flashing failure at a nearby curb or wall. We list each problem with its location, even if the crew fixes them at the same time. Patching one hole doesn't fix the seams around it unless we inspected those seams and included them in the work.

If wet insulation below the hole would change the repair, we check it with a core cut or moisture meter. A puncture lets water in, but the size of the hole tells you nothing about how far that water spread. It could be a wet spot the size of a dinner plate or half a bay. We tell you which areas are confirmed wet and which still need checking.

Wet or crushed insulation may need insulation and cover board replacement. We spell out how much comes out and how the opening gets closed back up. If the deck is exposed, we look at it before new layers go in and bring in an engineer if it's rusted or damaged. If we find more wet material than expected, we check with you before cutting further, because a bigger opening means more protection inside too.

For a puncture repair in Downtown Arlington, send us the building address, who can give us roof access and where the damage is. We inspect the hole and the roof around it, then plan access and interior protection with your team. The repair method depends on the membrane and insulation we confirm at that spot.

We ask what's directly below the repair area: offices, stock, equipment, tenants. We agree on how materials go up to the roof and how debris comes down. Even a small outdoor patch can call for protection inside if we have to cut the roof open to replace insulation. We include that in the scope, so you can compare a complete price with one that only covers the visible hole.

We first figure out what happened to the membrane: is it torn, cut, punctured or just dented? Is there still a screw, bolt or piece of debris in it, and did it go through to the insulation? The patch needs enough clean, compatible membrane around it to bond properly, and old patches or coatings nearby can make the repair area bigger. If water reached the insulation or deck, we confirm it before closing the roof back up. We won't pad the job with a big replacement quantity the inspection doesn't support, but we will tell you what happens if we find more once it's open. We photograph the hole, the prepped area and the finished patch with enough of the roof in view to find it again. That way you can tell the fixed puncture apart from areas we haven't looked at yet.

We photograph the original puncture, the membrane around it and how far we cut back. Any wet insulation or new layers get photographed before the patch covers them. We test the finished patch the way that system requires, such as probing a heat-welded seam. The closeout tells you what was permanently repaired and lists any nearby problems or other-trade work still open.

If access issues or something we found changed the plan, the closeout says what changed and why. It also notes whether a temporary patch was removed or is still on the roof waiting for permanent work. This makes the next service call faster. A patch on the roof shows where work happened, but it can't tell anyone what was replaced underneath or why the repair got bigger.

Your maintenance staff should know where the repair is and who to call if they see a problem. We keep the roof section number and photos with your building's roof file. If a new leak shows up later, it can be compared with the repaired spot without assuming it's the same problem.

Does the size of the hole tell you how big the repair is?

Not on its own. The hole shows where to start, but the membrane around it and the insulation underneath decide how big the repair gets. We patch out to clean, sound membrane and check below the hole when water may have gotten in, so a small hole doesn't turn into an under-priced repair.

Can any roof patch product be used on any membrane?

No. TPO, PVC, EPDM, modified bitumen and coated roofs each need their own patch materials and prep. Old coatings or past repairs may need extra cleaning or cutting back. We confirm what's on your roof before choosing the patch, so it actually bonds.

When does the insulation under a puncture need to be replaced?

When testing shows it's wet or crushed, or when the patch needs a solid base it can't provide. We use core cuts or a moisture meter to find out how far the damage goes. If the deck is exposed, we check it before rebuilding, and every opening is protected and closed up properly.

What should I get when a puncture repair is finished?

The repair location plus photos of the prep, anything removed and the new layers before they were covered. You should also know what patch method was used and whether anything nearby still needs work. Temporary patches should be listed separately so you know what's permanent and what isn't.

Send us the roof address, what you've seen and anything you know about the membrane. We'll inspect the damage, check underneath where needed and give you a clear repair scope.

• South Cooper Street Corridor
• commercial roof leak inquiry
• TPO membrane
• EPDM roof patch
• seam defect
• damaged flashing connection
• insulation and cover board reconstruction
• Downtown Arlington