Central Florida
Flat and Low-Slope Roofing in Orlando, FL
Porches, additions, carports and commercial buildings all lean on a membrane roof. When one is installed well it sheds water without a fuss, and when it is not, it is the first place a ceiling stain appears.
- TPO and modified bitumen
- Porches and additions
- Commercial buildings
Overview
Flat roofs are not flat
A flat roof has a slope. It is just too shallow for shingles, which the Florida Building Code does not allow below a 2:12 pitch. The job of a flat or low-slope roof is to move water to a drain or an edge, and ponds that sit for days are the first sign that something is wrong.
Around Orlando these roofs show up on warehouses and offices in business parks, on retail strips and on the porches, Florida rooms and additions of ordinary houses. The materials are similar, but a house addition and a warehouse are different jobs.
We install and repair single-ply and built-up membrane systems, detail the drains and edges and tie new low-slope sections into the sloped roof so water does not run behind them.
What to expect
What USA Roofing brings to the job
Drainage first
We read where water goes before choosing a system, and fix low spots and clogged drains.
Membrane systems
TPO, modified bitumen and self-adhered membranes matched to the building and the budget.
Homes and businesses
The same crew handles a Florida room and a warehouse, with the scope written for each.
Financing available
Zero down, no credit check and a choice of 10, 20 or 30 years, with early payoff free of charge.
Systems for a low-slope roof
The right membrane depends on the use of the building, the traffic on the roof and the budget. These are the three we work with most.
- TPO: a white single-ply sheet with heat-welded seams, popular on commercial buildings for its heat reflection
- Modified bitumen: layered asphalt-based sheets, torch-applied or self-adhered, durable and repairable
- Self-adhered membranes: peel-and-stick sheets common on porches, small additions and tight roofs where torches are not an option
- Coatings: a restoration coating over a sound membrane, when a full replacement is not needed
Why flat roofs fail
Most failures trace back to water that stayed too long or a detail that was rushed.
- Ponding in low spots, which speeds up membrane wear
- Clogged drains, scuppers and gutters on a roof full of leaves or debris
- Open seams, lifted flashing and failed sealant at walls and penetrations
- Punctures from foot traffic, equipment and tree limbs
- Poorly detailed junctions where an addition meets the main roof
- Heat and UV exposure on an older membrane that has cracked or shrunk
Commercial roofs around Orlando
A commercial roof is a different conversation from a house. Access, working hours, tenants and rooftop equipment all shape the plan.
- Roof surveys and condition reports for owners and property managers
- Repairs planned around tenants and business hours
- Rooftop units and penetrations flashed and sealed correctly
- Drain and scupper cleaning as part of upkeep
- Replacement scopes written so the building stays protected while work is underway
Roof financing
A roof that cannot wait should not have to
When a leak or a carrier letter sets the schedule, the money should not hold the job up. Our financing lets the work begin with nothing down.
- No credit check required
- $0 down with 100% financing
- Secured and unsecured financing
- 10, 20 and 30 year terms
- No pre-payment penalty
Terms vary with approved credit and project size. Ask us for the exact numbers on your roof.
The monthly payment for a 15-year home improvement installment loan of $10,000 with an APR of 10.99% would be $113. No down payment required. Not all loan products will be available to all partners or all consumers.
Questions
Flat Roofing: your questions
Can I put shingles on my flat porch roof?
No. The code does not permit shingles on a roof below a 2:12 slope. That section needs a membrane system, and we tie it into any shingle roof above it.
How do I know if my flat roof is ponding?
Look for water still standing on the roof 48 hours after a rain. Ceiling stains below, soft spots underfoot, stretched or open seams and a dark rim around low areas are other signs that water is not leaving.
Do you work on commercial buildings?
Yes. We roof warehouses, offices, retail centers and association buildings as well as single-family homes. We plan access, schedules and safety around tenants and rooftop equipment, and we write the scope for the whole building.
Can a flat roof be coated instead of replaced?
Sometimes. If the membrane is still sound and dry underneath, a restoration coating can extend its life for a fraction of the cost. We test the roof and tell you honestly whether yours qualifies or needs replacing.
Can I finance a flat roof?
Yes. The financing covers the whole project with no deposit and no credit check, and the term is yours to choose: 10, 20 or 30 years. There is no pre-payment penalty and no credit check, and we walk through it at the inspection.
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Service area
Roofing crews across Central Florida
Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties are our territory, from Orlando out to Windermere, Ocoee, Kissimmee and Altamonte Springs. Choose a town to read about its roofs, or phone us and we will say whether your street is on our route.
Free estimate
Need a flat roof looked at?
Book a free inspection and we will send you a roof report, a written estimate and the financing choices. You owe nothing for the visit.
- Call or text(407) 743-3060
- Service areaOrlando, FL and nearby
- State licensesCCC1337306 · CBC1266379
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