Schools & Colleges: Flat Roof Repair & Replacement
School buildings around Pittsburgh are usually a patchwork: an original brick building from the 1920s, a wing added in the '50s or '60s, a gym from the '70s and a newer addition, each with its own flat roof from a different era. That means several roof systems, many joints between them, and a lot of leaks at the transitions. The calendar matters as much as the roof. Big replacements are planned for summer break, leaks during the school year are handled fast and quietly, and everything is documented for the business office and the board. We help facility managers sort what can wait from what can't.
What matters on these roofs
Many roofs, many eras
Wings from different decades mean built-up, modified bitumen and single-ply roofs side by side, with transitions between them that leak.
Summer is the window
Replacements are planned months ahead so materials and crews are ready the week school lets out.
Safety around students
During the school year, roof access, ladders and debris are kept away from entrances, playgrounds and bus loops, and work is scheduled with the office.
Records for the board
Photo reports and ranked, separately priced repairs help a facility manager justify a capital plan.
The services these buildings use most
Schools & Colleges roofing — FAQs
Usually, if it is planned early. Larger campuses are often done in phases over two or three summers.
Active leaks get a fast temporary dry-in, with the permanent repair scheduled after hours or on a day off.
Yes. A full inspection of every roof section, with remaining-life estimates, is the starting point for a capital plan. See maintenance plans.