Locate the affected areas
The roof concern, indoor effects and building use establish the starting inspection.
A new membrane is one part of replacing a low-slope roof. The deck, insulation, drainage and perimeter details establish how that membrane will perform. Existing moisture and old layers need to be understood before deciding what can remain.
For an occupied building, exposed roof areas, tenant entrances, deliveries and equipment service affect the sequence. These arrangements belong in the roofing plan rather than being left until removal begins.

The system and condition determine the physical work.
Removal exposes the condition below the roof. Damaged decking and wet insulation need correction, with the amount of work settled as those conditions become clear.
Insulation can provide thermal performance and, when designed that way, slope. Drains, scuppers and overflow routes need to work with the replacement layout.
The selected system determines attachment, seams, curbs and parapet treatment. Edges and penetrations need the same planning attention as the open field.
The decision follows the building’s actual roof, rather than the appearance of its top surface.
| Condition or question | What it means |
|---|---|
| Before removal | Establish access, staging, affected operations and the required city inspections. |
| During removal | Assess exposed conditions and maintain appropriate temporary protection. |
| New assembly | Install the specified layers and details in the product’s sequence. |
| Completion | Finish drainage and equipment interfaces, cleanup and required final inspection. |
Tell us about tenants, access and rooftop equipment so those needs are considered with the work.
The roof concern, indoor effects and building use establish the starting inspection.
Materials, layers, hidden conditions and necessary repairs establish the scope.
Access, weather protection and required inspections fit around the work and property operations.

Gladstone Roof Pros
Share the location and the current concern. A free inspection helps establish the next useful roofing step.
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