Flashing Repair

Flashing directs water away from the seams, edges, and penetrations of a flat roof — around vents, chimneys, parapet walls, and scuppers. When flashing loosens, cracks, or separates from the membrane, water finds its way underneath instead of running off, and a small gap can turn into a much larger repair. Chicago Flat Roofing Contractors addresses flashing issues on flat and low-slope roofs across Chicago, from isolated leaks to broader wear along roof edges.

How Flashing Problems Get Found

Drone Roof Inspections — aerial passes capture every seam and flashing point without added foot traffic on the roof.
Infrared Roof Moisture Scanning — this scanning locates moisture that has already worked its way beneath the membrane near a flashing failure.
Photo-Documented Storm Damage Reports — clear photo records show exactly where flashing has lifted, cracked, or pulled away after a storm.

Repair and Prevention

Flashing & Scupper Systems — proper resealing keeps water moving off the roof edge instead of pooling against it.
Ice & Water Shield Membrane — self-adhering membrane reinforces vulnerable edges and valleys where flashing meets the roof deck.
Tuckpointing & Mortar Systems — mortar repair restores the parapet walls and chimneys that flashing depends on for a solid seal.
Ponding Water Correction — re-sloping reduces standing water that stresses flashing joints over time.