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Today's Helper on a re-inspection !!

Many homes have low sloped roofs often referred to as flat roofs. While this type of roof is common it is not without its drawbacks. These roofs often develop low spots that allow water to pond. If the spot is low enough it can collect and hold enough water that it’s difficult for it to drain. If water sits on a surface long enough, eventually it can find a way in. There are coatings that can be applied and generally these can help a bit and may even extend the useful life of the surface by a few years in some cases. You can see in the photos that both roofs pictured have had some efforts made to limit the damage caused by ponding of water. In the cases below, unfortunately the corrections weren’t enough to stop water from entering through the roof materials. When I see ponding or evidence of ponding, I’m certain to check the ceiling below for evidence of moisture intrusion.