Ponding on Low-Slope Roof
Ponding on Low-Slope Roof is a roof defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Standing water degrades membranes and seams and accelerates leaks on low-slope roofs.
Ponding on Low-Slope Roof is a roof defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Standing water degrades membranes and seams and accelerates leaks on low-slope roofs.
What causes ponding on low-slope roof?
Ponding is standing water on a flat or low-slope roof from inadequate slope to drains, common on mid-century and modern additions.
What we check
We check low-slope sections for ponding stains, membrane condition, and drain performance.
Why it matters
Standing water degrades membranes and seams and accelerates leaks on low-slope roofs.
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What it looks like.
Photos are representative of ponding on low-slope roof conditions across the Lake Minnetonka west metro. Every inspection delivers your home's own photo-mapped findings within 24 hours.
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