Skylight and Penetration Flashing in Arlington, TX

Skylight and penetration flashing repair in Arlington, TX. We find which opening is leaking, fix the curb or blocking behind it, and flash it to match your membrane.

On June 6, 2018, baseball-sized hail swept through Arlington and other North Texas cities, with insured losses estimated at $425 million and plenty of shattered skylights. A storm like that is a good reason to check your roof openings, but it doesn't prove the skylight closest to a ceiling stain is the one leaking. You need the leak matched to what we find on the roof, the actual membrane identified, and any curb or blocking repair sorted out before new flashing goes on. That's true whether the building is downtown or in the Great Southwest Industrial District.

A skylight frame, a pipe and an equipment curb are all different details. We identify what's there and what membrane it meets before choosing the prep. For a downtown Arlington property, roof records and a building contact help us find the right area and what's around it. If another trade has to fix the unit or the curb, that work is listed right next to the roofing scope.

A stain or drip inside has to be matched to the roof above without assuming where the water got in. Your building contact can share what people saw, photos and roof plans. We check the roofing and the openings near the problem area, note what we can confirm, and say what still needs checking. The opening right above the stain isn't automatically the source.

Our leak repair work traces the water back to where it's really getting in. A full roof inspection checks the flashing at every opening for a wider picture. We tell you what we looked at and what's still open, like a curb we couldn't see behind. Then you can plan the next step based on what we found, instead of paying to reseal every opening in sight.

Skylights, pipes and equipment curbs each have their own flashing method. We figure out which one we're dealing with and what surfaces the new flashing has to bond to. Product records help, but visible rust, rot or odd construction may need a closer look. If the curb or skylight itself is the problem, a membrane repair alone won't fix it.

We separate roofing work from work that belongs to another trade, like a glazing contractor or your mechanical contractor. If the unit has to be repaired or replaced first, the estimate shows that order. You'll know what has to happen before we flash it and what information our crew still needs. The scope follows what we found at the opening, and we say where we need more information before choosing the permanent detail.

New flashing needs solid wood blocking or a sound curb to attach to. We check what we can reach and note damaged or questionable areas. If we need to open things up to see the framing, the estimate says why and how much. You'll see the blocking repair listed next to the membrane work, instead of finding out about it after a price that assumed everything was fine.

Our flashing failure repair work covers replacing rotted blocking and rebuilding the base for new flashing. We note which materials stay and what repairs have to come first. Photos show the opening and the roof around it so the next crew can find it. A close-up of rotted wood is only useful with a wider shot and a plain description of the repair.

Knowing the membrane matters where new flashing meets the existing roof. Old patches and coatings can mean a different surface right where we need to tie in. We map those and confirm what they are before choosing the cleaning, removal and seam prep. A tube of sealant or a coat of mastic isn't a permanent flashing repair.

A PVC roof needs PVC flashing heat-welded to clean, sound membrane. An EPDM roof uses different primers and flashing tapes, and old patches often complicate things. We match the method to the roof you have and list any open material questions in the scope. You'll see the prep and checks the crew will do at each opening, not just the name of a membrane type.

The schedule should make it clear who does what. A curb or skylight repair may need to happen before we can prep and flash. If we need to check what's under the existing roof, we plan that and how it gets closed back up. The scope shows the point where the permanent flashing can go on.

Our rooftop equipment curb and support work handles the curb and support side of the job. We note which prep and related work was done before the flashing was finished. Any open questions about the unit stay listed for your next call. A new flashing doesn't mean we checked parts of the curb we never saw, and the record shows exactly where our work stopped, so a returning contractor can pick up from there.

A skylight repair needs a close look at the frame, the curb, where the glass meets the frame and the roof membrane, because water can travel before it shows up inside. We note the reported leak and check every side of the unit we can reach, especially corners where the flashing turns. We confirm whether the frame itself is damaged or whether the roofing can be fixed without touching the skylight. If the unit needs work, a glazing contractor should handle it, and we note what has to be ready before the roofers come back. We don't close up the perimeter until the blocking is sound and the new flashing can reach compatible membrane. Each side gets photographed before and after, including anything outside our scope. That lets a future manager tell a roof repair from a later skylight problem, without assuming the nearest skylight caused every stain.

Have your building contact point out the openings of concern and share any roof records and site rules. We inspect the roofing and the units themselves. We check the reported areas and identify each opening, then settle the blocking and membrane questions before choosing the permanent flashing.

For skylight and penetration flashing in downtown Arlington, we record the membrane, the prep and the finished flashing. Wide photos let a returning crew find each opening again. The report also lists any open curb or material questions. You keep a practical record of each detail, tied to what we actually inspected, with next steps written down before the next roofing job.

Does a ceiling stain mean the skylight above it is leaking?

Not necessarily. Water can run along the deck before it drips. We compare the stain with what we find on the roof and say what else needs checking if the source isn't clear.

What if the curb or skylight itself needs repair?

We list that work and who should do it before the new flashing goes on. A membrane repair shouldn't cover up an unfinished curb or skylight problem.

Why do old patches near an opening matter?

They can be a different material from the roof, and the new flashing has to bond to whatever is there. We confirm what they are and prep to match.

How is the finished flashing recorded?

With the product used, the location, and photos that show the surrounding roof. Prep, any curb work completed and open questions are all noted so a later contractor can follow it.

Send your Arlington leak locations and roof records. We'll inspect the openings and explain the blocking, prep and flashing each one needs.

• leak examination tracing reported symptoms against the inspected penetration detail
• detail inspection identifying accessible flashing and component observations
• flashing defect review defining supporting correction before the new connection
• PVC penetration review establishing sheet and flashing preparation requirements
• EPDM detail assessment confirming the membrane and older patch relationship
• equipment curb review separating supporting and roofing detail responsibilities
• downtown Arlington penetration work with component and flashing preparation documented