Where These Roofs Are Used
You see them on additions, porches, patios, and newer roof parts. We check seams, edges, pipes, drainage, and spots where water sits. Because water leaves a flat roof slowly, small defects turn into leaks faster than they would on a steep roof.
Materials for Low-Slope Roofs
Modified bitumen, TPO membrane, and roll roofing are the common low-slope choices on Florida homes. Each handles heat, foot traffic, and ponding differently. Shingles do not belong on very low slopes — if someone installed them there, that alone can be the source of a leak.
Ponding Water and Drainage
Water that still sits on the roof 48 hours after rain is ponding, and it shortens the life of almost every roofing material. Sometimes the fix is added drainage or tapered insulation, not just a new membrane. We look at slope and drainage before recommending anything.
Where Flat Meets Pitched
The transition where a low-slope section ties into the main shingle or tile roof is one of the most common leak points on Florida homes. Proper flashing and material overlap at that seam matter more than the brand of membrane used.
Based on What We See
The right fix or new roof depends on the current layer, the base below, the slope, and how it connects to the main roof. We give you a recommendation grounded in your roof — not a one-size answer.