Flat and Low-Slope Roofing in Clearfield, Utah

A flat or low-slope roof cannot rely on overlapping shingles to shed water quickly, which makes membrane seams, drainage, edges and roof openings especially important.

Median year built from the US Census American Community Survey; elevation from USGS.

Recurring standing water, open seams, membrane cracks or interior stains are reasons to inspect a low-slope roof, so we can determine whether the problem starts with drainage, the membrane or both.

Low-slope roofs have several transitions where the membrane turns up walls, curbs and equipment because one failed detail can let water in while the rest of the membrane stays sound.

Low-slope roofs need secure membrane and edge attachment in exposed conditions because a strong membrane can still fail if perimeter details are loose.

Several layers on an older flat roof can make the condition below the surface harder to see because the next roofing decision depends on what remains underneath.

TPO, EPDM and modified bitumen are the primary low-slope roofing systems we evaluate; drainage, roof details and the existing assembly guide the choice.

• TPO single-ply membrane: A TPO roof uses a thermoplastic single-ply membrane; heat-welded seams connect adjacent sheets into one continuous surface.
• EPDM rubber membrane: An EPDM roof uses a flexible synthetic rubber membrane; installers join seams with compatible tapes or adhesives and use matching flashing products at details.
• Modified bitumen: A modified-bitumen roof uses reinforced asphalt-based membrane sheets; it is often practical on garages, porches and smaller low-slope sections.
• Existing membrane repairs: We evaluate existing flat-roof membranes for seam openings, punctures and flashing damage; we inspect the drainage system for conditions that may be contributing to the damage.

We start a low-slope roofing project by understanding how water moves across the roof; we also check the membrane, roof base, seams, edges and roof openings before deciding what needs work.

• Prepare the roof surface: A new membrane needs a sound, clean surface underneath it; we remove or prepare existing materials according to the condition of the roof.
• Install the membrane: We position and secure the membrane using the attachment method required for the system; TPO seams are heat welded, while EPDM and modified-bitumen seams use compatible system-specific methods.
• Check the roof base and insulation: We check the materials below the membrane for moisture, damaged insulation and weak areas; we correct conditions that would leave the new membrane over a failing base.
• Build roof edges and transitions: Roof edges, parapets, walls and termination points receive dedicated membrane details; proper termination helps prevent water or wind from getting behind the roofing.
• Detail drains and roof openings: Drains and roof openings receive membrane flashing designed for the selected roofing system; the detail has to stay watertight where the flat roof is interrupted.
• Test and inspect seams: We give the completed membrane seams and details a final inspection; applicable systems may also allow seams to be probed or otherwise tested.

Which of those apply depends on what the inspection finds. We would rather tell you the roof needs a repair than sell you a replacement it does not need yet.

For the full picture of the service, see Flat Roofing.

Low-slope roofing follows a different installation sequence from shingles because the drainage path and continuous membrane have to work before the roof can keep water out.

1. Inspect the existing roofWe inspect the current membrane, drainage and perimeter details; we record damaged areas or locations that hold water.
2. Confirm the roofing approachWe compare four options: repair, partial replacement, a new membrane over suitable existing roofing and full removal; we do not assume every low-slope roof needs full replacement.
3. Correct problems below the membraneWe correct wet insulation, weak roof-base areas and other unsound materials first; the finished roof should sit over sound materials.
4. Install the low-slope roofing systemWe install the selected low-slope membrane with its required attachment method; we use compatible seam and flashing materials.
5. Check drainage and detailsThe final inspection covers drainage points, edges and membrane transitions; we check that runoff is directed away from vulnerable details.

Courtland Roofing handles TPO, EPDM, modified-bitumen and other low-slope roofing work; we base the recommendation on membrane condition, drainage and materials below the surface.

Certified installer for GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning, family-owned, licensed & insured.

Courtland Roofing has worked on flat roofs in every part of Clearfield, Utah (84015 and 84056), including the streets around Hill Air Force Base. We give homeowners across the rest of Davis County the same service, including in Farmington, Centerville and North Salt Lake.

If you do not see your ZIP code listed, call or text us. We can confirm whether we provide flat and low-slope roofing at your address in Clearfield.