Flat and Low-Slope Roofing in Eagle Mountain, Utah

A flat or low-slope roof cannot rely on overlapping shingles to shed water quickly, so water control depends on the membrane, seams, drains and transitions rather than shingles alone.

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 because the roof can deteriorate before water reaches the occupied space below.

We check for trapped moisture below a low-slope roof, not just surface damage, so the inspection includes signs of wet insulation or roof-base damage.

Low-slope roofs need secure membrane and edge attachment in exposed conditions, so the perimeter is checked as carefully as the main roof surface.

A skylight interrupts the membrane and creates corners that must stay watertight, so we inspect corners and termination points closely.

TPO, EPDM and modified bitumen are the primary low-slope roofing systems we evaluate; the membrane has to fit the roof rather than the other way around.

• TPO single-ply membrane: A TPO roof uses a thermoplastic single-ply membrane; heat-welded seams connect the sheets across the roof surface.
• EPDM rubber membrane: An EPDM roof uses a flexible synthetic rubber membrane; seams and transitions are finished with products made for the rubber membrane.
• Modified bitumen: A modified-bitumen roof uses reinforced asphalt-based membrane sheets; the material often fits smaller roof sections and areas with several transitions.
• Existing membrane repairs: We evaluate existing flat-roof membranes for seam openings, punctures and flashing damage; we determine whether the damage is localized enough for repair.

We start a low-slope roofing project by understanding how water moves across the roof; we inspect the materials below the membrane before planning the new work.

• Assess drainage first: We trace the roof's drainage path and note areas where water tends to stand; we identify low areas before choosing the membrane work.
• Detail drains and roof openings: Drains and roof openings receive membrane flashing designed for the selected roofing system; the goal is a continuous waterproof connection around every interruption.
• Test and inspect seams: We give the completed membrane seams and details a final inspection; the final seam review follows the requirements of the selected membrane.
• Install the membrane: We position and secure the membrane using the attachment method required for the system; we join the membrane sheets with the method designed for that product.
• Build roof edges and transitions: Roof edges, parapets, walls and termination points receive dedicated membrane details; these details close paths where wind or water could get beneath the membrane.
• Prepare the roof surface: A new membrane needs a sound, clean surface underneath it; the roofing plan accounts for the condition of the existing roof and insulation.

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 since a continuous membrane and working drainage system are essential to keeping water out.

1. Inspect the existing roofWe inspect the current membrane, drainage and perimeter details; we check for drainage or moisture concerns that need closer attention.
2. Confirm the roofing approachWe compare four options: repair, partial replacement, a new membrane over suitable existing roofing and full removal; we use the inspection to avoid removing repairable areas unnecessarily.
3. Correct problems below the membraneWe correct wet insulation, weak roof-base areas and other unsound materials first; we finish roof preparation before the waterproof surface covers problem areas.
4. Install the low-slope roofing systemWe install the selected low-slope membrane with its required attachment method; we use the joining method required for the selected membrane.
5. Check drainage and detailsThe final inspection covers drainage points, edges and membrane transitions; we confirm the roof handles water as planned.

Courtland Roofing handles TPO, EPDM, modified-bitumen and other low-slope roofing work; we look below visible membrane damage when moisture or roof-base problems may be present.

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

Courtland Roofing has worked on flat roofs in every part of Eagle Mountain, Utah (84005 and 84013), including the streets around the Pony Express Trail. We give homeowners across the rest of Utah County the same service, including in Mapleton, Salem and Santaquin.

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 Eagle Mountain.