[heading-style-h3]Residential Roof Rescue: Keeping This Home Safe, Dry, and Worry-Free[heading-style-h3]

[heading-style-h4]Project Overview[heading-style-h4]

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[heading-style-h6]The Situation[heading-style-h6]

This home in Burien had a 20+ year-old SBS/APP torch-down roof that could no longer provide reliable protection. The system showed clear signs of major deterioration: open seams, granule loss, active leaks, soft substrate areas, and a chimney crown that had begun to fail. The roof was officially non-certifiable, meaning repairs would only delay the unavoidable.

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[heading-style-h6]The Client[heading-style-h6]

This 3,142 sq. ft. home needed a long-term solution after years of leaks, soft spots, and a failing chimney crown had begun to threaten interior safety. The homeowner wanted a contractor who could identify the full extent of the damage, stop active leaks quickly, and replace the system that would protect the home and prevent future moisture issues.

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[heading-style-h4]Challenges[heading-style-h4]

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The existing system revealed several issues:

• Active leaks and open seams
• Soft substrate areas indicating moisture intrusion
• Delaminating membrane across torch-down sections
• 30% granule loss exposing the base layers
• Failing chimney crown and aging sealants
• Potential substrate damage under the membrane

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[heading-style-h4]Solution[heading-style-h4]

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A full replacement was the safest and most cost-effective solution. Flat Roof Pros installed a TPO Roofing System, a high-performance, energy-efficient membrane built for long-term protection against rain, UV exposure, and seasonal temperature swings.

• Full Tear-Off
  • Removed the entire SBS/APP torch-down system down to the roof substrate
  • Included full debris removal

• Structural Inspection
  • Inspected all decking after tear-off
  • Identified any areas requiring plywood replacement
  • Installed fire retardant barrier

• TPO System Installation
  • Installed TPO membrane
  • Installed TPO-coated scuppers
  • Installed TPO vent boots for all pipe penetrations
  • Installed TPO chimney and skylight skirts
  • Installed new metal flashing
• Chimney Repair
  • Repaired the chimney crown
  • Reinstalled flashing
  • Fully re-sealed all transitions

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[heading-style-h4]Completed Project[heading-style-h4]

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This TPO upgrade gives the homeowner a watertight, energy-efficient roof built for Northwest weather and backed by long-term warranties:

• Complete removal of old torch-down materials
• Clean, professional installation with long-term reliability
• Stronger weather protection
• Better drainage and waterproofing
• Reinforced chimney and perimeter flashing
• 20-Year Material Manufacturer Warranty
• 10-Year Flat Roof Pros Workmanship Warranty

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