SKYWARD ROOFING
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Roofing Contractor Queens, NY
Skyward Roofing in the Queens performs a wide variety of budget friendly roofing services for residential and commercial clients alike. We service all types of roofs asphalt, metal, cedar shake or shingle, slate, flat roofing membranes (TPO and EDPM) and SPF (Spray Foam Roofing). If you have a roofing need that doesn’t fit into new install, repair or replace categories, contact us and give a chance to help- we are creative problem solvers. Skyward Roofing will without cost or obligation come and inspect your roof, at your convenience, provide you with a written evaluation and itemized cost of repair or full roof replacement.
Residential and Commercial
Roof Replacement
- If your roof is reaching the end of its lifespan and leaks are happening with every storm, it's time to replace your roof. Skyward Roofing will provide a free roof inspection and replacement estimate without any strings attached. The best service that we can provide clients while building a replacement roof is to preform every step as roofing manufacturers suggest. We are confident the roofs we build will not leak and follow that up with guarantees. We do not cut corners on roof installs- we follow manufacturer installation instructions exactly.
Ice Dam
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Curled Shingles
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Badly Deteriorated Shingles
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- When an asphalt shingled roof is 20 or more years old and the shingles look like they are balding in spots, curling up, broken and fungus is growing on several sections, the roof needs replacement. This roof is no longer protecting your dwelling and probably has several critters nesting in the attic because the protective barriers into the home are soft and easy to chew through. Many roof replacements have to deal with countless wasp nests among other unsavory critters as the decay continues to expand.
- Metal Roof Replacement is needed for metal roofs that have weathered for years and have several rust spots which eventually become leaks. Metal coatings have improved in the last decade which will allow these roofs to last longer by repelling UV rays and moisture but damage can occur with storms.
- Replacing an EDPM is often a last resort. Unlike other flat roof membrane systems that become brittle over time due to UV rays, EDPM maintains its strength and flexibility so lasting repairs are easily made. The membrane should be washed well before any attempt is made to cover it with repair patches. Some of these roofs are still functioning 50 years later when well-maintained with periodic inspections and timely repairs.
- SPF Roofing Replacement mostly requires reapplication of the top coating layer to renew the weathering surface of the SPF system for additional durability and longevity because the SPF roofing foam does not degrade with a waterproofing top coat. Also, coating renewals improve the surface reflectivity, improve its looks and/or can change the color.
M shaped Roof Needs Repair
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Ponding on Roof
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Flat Section of Roof Repaired
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Residential and Commercial Roof Repairs
Home Roof Leaks is the number one reason people engage a roofer because moisture damage causes wood rot, electrical shorts, mold and ruined personal belongings which tends to grab peoples' attention. Sometimes moisture damage is hidden within the attic or in building cavities it only becomes apparent when something collapses or fungus starts growing and people become ill.
Commercial Roof Leaks have many causes, for example debris on the roof may have penetrated the waterproof membrane, drains for water removal could be blocked, and vent and pipe penetrations may need sealing. Some leaks require an experienced commercial roofer, such as layers of waterproof membrane may need to be peeled back to find an elusive split in the membrane, clogged drain pipes may need to be disassemble to be cleared, and pests that may have penetrated the roof by chewing through sealant or worn areas of the roof will have to be removed by specialists.
Commercial Roof Leaks have many causes, for example debris on the roof may have penetrated the waterproof membrane, drains for water removal could be blocked, and vent and pipe penetrations may need sealing. Some leaks require an experienced commercial roofer, such as layers of waterproof membrane may need to be peeled back to find an elusive split in the membrane, clogged drain pipes may need to be disassemble to be cleared, and pests that may have penetrated the roof by chewing through sealant or worn areas of the roof will have to be removed by specialists.
Improper Flashing Repair
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Lots of Debris Decaying on Roof
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Membrane Repair
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- Asphalt Shingles roof repair are necessary mostly at weak points around perforations at vent stacks, chimneys and skylights. Leaks also occur because installation errors, inadequate attic ventilation, and storm damage. Don't assume that because you have a roof leak you need a roof replacement many repairs can be made before a full replacement is required.
- Metal roofs repairs occur at flashings around roof penetrations, seams or panel fasteners backing out after years of vibrations due to winds uplifting the panels. Oxidation (rust) showing on a metal roof means the protective coating has worn away. The damage, if there is no hole, can be wire brushed or sanded out than repaired with metal primer followed with paint the same color of the roof.
- EDPM Roof leaks occur along flashings, seams, storm damage to membranes and punctures along foot path areas (sometimes employees will use the flat roof as a break room). Periodic roof inspections carried out on a preventative maintenance program offered by Skyward Roofing could prevent some failures or leaks by looking at known weak spots on a rooftop.
- The TPO Roof needs to be checked regularly for debris, worn areas along seams, and ponding of water- mostly after storms or a service repair to a component on top of the roof. Sharp objects, such as tree branches could be in position to damage the roofing membrane or service personal could have dropped tools on the roof during a repair.
- In a damaged SPF roof, there is economic advantages to removing the damaged roofing material, adding SPF foam to level the roof and then a new top recoat. Following the preceding steps of a SPF roof renewal, will eliminate the cost of tear off and disposal and yield a new warranty.
- Regular inspections will encourage minor repairs before they become major thereby reducing costs.
Residential Roofing
Laying New Underlayment
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Historic Slate Roof
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Copper Roof
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- Asphalt Shingled Roofs leaks are sometimes very hard to find. We are the absolute best at finding roof leaks other roofing contractors can't- our inspectors are trained in the science of water flow through a home’s internal framing. Challenge Skyward Roofing to solve a roof leak you can’t trace but know is there because somehow an interior door jamb drips with moisture every time it rains. We have years of experience taking on tricky roof problems and haven’t come across one yet that we couldn’t fix.
- Metal Roofing is costlier that the least expensive asphalt roofing but has a longer lifespan and better fire and wind resistance. This lightweight option is made of steel, zinc alloy, copper or aluminum and is quite often chosen to place over an existing troubled roof to save money on a tear off.
- Slate Roofing the costliest roofing option to install has an elegant unpolished stone look available in a large variety of colors, such as gray green, purple, black, red, and a pleasing mottled look with several colors blended in. Historical churches, museums, universities and homes opt for this roofing type to stay within the historical societies guidelines.
Residential & Commercial Metal Roofing
Rust on Metal Roof
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Metal Roof Blown Off
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Installing Industrial Roof
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- Metal roof repair because of hail storms really only happen with very large stones that have put deep dents in the metal roof that may have injured the galvanized coating and pooling water will cause the metal to deteriorate.
- Replacement of metal roofs are eventually necessary (newer metal roofs after decades) once they show a lot of rusty decay or weathering may have finally caused several leaks.
- Commercial and light industrial metal roofs are generally built of large low-maintenance corrugated metal panels. They are quick to install and upgraded options are available, such as insulated panels and UV coatings.
- Residential metal roofs can be built of elegant decorative tiles chosen to give a sleek modern look to a home though at a much higher cost than asphalt 3-tab shingles. However, sometimes the cost is offset by the ability to roof over an old asphalt roof (no tear off) because government guidelines allow 2 layers roofing material.
- The roof assessment, will not only inspect the roof but discuss the clients’ future plans for the property, age of roof and check recent repairs. The written repair estimate will be based on the roof’s assessment. We always, when possible, suggest repair first, and offer affordable options when replacement is advised.
Residential & Commercial Slate Roofing
Shaping Slate Tile
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Installing a Slate Roof
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Repairing a Slate Roof
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- Slate is one of the longest lasting roofing materials available. It’s very dense structure makes it water repellent, fireproof and it withstands freezing and thawing cycles well. Slate has been used as a highly successful roofing material since the 13th century and was encourage as a roofing material in large cities to prevent tragic destruction of huge city swaths by fire such as happened on occasion in many early industrial cities.
Commercial Roofer
EDPM Flat Roof Needs Repair
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Repairing Industrial Metal Roof
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Installing TPO Roof
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- Business roof leaks can cause tremendous damage to a business, such as ruined inventory, damage to the structure of the building, possible mold growth and damage to electronics. Skyward Roofing has emergency teams that can be rapidly deployed to your place of business.
- Commercial flat roofs should be inspected twice yearly and after severe storms. This is more often than sloped roofs because what drops on, blows in or crawls on will stay on the roof till somebody walks it off. Debris on a flat roof could cause punctures, give bedding to critters or cause ponding which leads to a huge set of other issues.
SPF Installation
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EDPM/Rubber Membrane Installation
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Polyurea Waterproofing on Flat Metal Roof
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Commercial Flat Roofing Repair
A Flat roofing system is less expensive than that of a sloped roof because it requires less material, allows for increased conditioned space under the roof because building elements can be built on the rooftop and are much easier to inspect- there is no danger of falling off as with a sloped roof. In recent years, manufacturers have improved flat roof membranes energy efficiency with white coatings that will reflect back nearly 4/5 of the sun’s UV-rays.
- SPF (Spray-Polyurethane-Foam) roofing systems are economical, energy efficient, long-lasting (when protected from the sun, the foam doesn’t degrade) and light weight which is good for recovering an old flat roofing system. SPF roofing systems have been used for about 40 which helps us understand how best to install and maintain them.
- TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) is a single ply roofing membrane that is available in variable lengths up to 100-foot-long and its width choices are 6 or 12 feet wide. Thermoplastic is a plastic or synthetic substance that softens upon heating (not with fire but hot air) and hardens upon cooling. It is a thin rubber like membrane with a reflective white top. TPO sheets contain flame retardants, UV absorbers, and other secret ingredients to achieve desired properties.
- TPO membranes are flexible which allows for a building’s movement during seasonal changes and repels damaging ultraviolet rays. TPO membranes also resists dirt and bacteria build-up so they don’t have to be power washed. Finally, TPO membranes offer homeowners and businesses a quick installing, energy-efficient and cost-effective roofing solution.
- EPDM Rubber- ethylene propylene diene monomer is a rubberized roofing membrane sold in a range of widths of 7.5 to 50 feet and in 2 thickness, 45 and 60 mils. It can be installed as one complete membrane (providing that the roof is less then 50 feet in one direction) or several strips of membranes whose seams are connected with adhesives or specially formulated tape.
- Roof Inspections We want to reassure you (potential clients) that our free roofing project inspection, followed with a written detailed estimate for requested services, will be accomplished by a senior member of the staff. This is to ensure that all possible avenues have been explored and rated for positives versus any negatives.
TPO Roofing
- TPO membranes are less expensive then PVC sheets and actually were developed by manufacturers to carry all the same advantages of PVC sheets but without the high price tag.
- TPO Roofing Repair: Fixing problems on a TPO flat roof are often done poorly because there is a common misconception that the existing membrane surface does not have to be scrupulously cleaned to accept the repair patch. Many novice repairs fail to bond because the prep work hasn’t been done to ensure a solid seal. When proper bonding between the original TPO and the patch doesn’t occur, water will leak under the patch and onto the roof mostly unseen till the damage shows up on the ceiling in the building below.
EDPM/Rubber roofer
EDPM roof systems withstand extreme temperatures- no worries over cracking or splitting in freezing temperatures- excellent for climates that have cold winters.
- EPDM RUBBER: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) is used to create a single-ply rubberized roofing membrane. EDPM is sold in a range of widths 7.5 to 50 feet, and in 2 thickness, 45 and 60 mils. It can be installed as a complete membrane or ballasted with seams that are connected with liquid adhesives or specially formulated tape. EDPM roofs lifespan can hit 50 years or longer because modern rubber is not affected by the sun’s UV rays- this does assume routine maintenance has taken place. Commercial and Residential property owners most often choose EDPM because of its lone lifespan and relative easy maintenance- No gravel to hide problems.
Metal Roofer
Metal Roof Install
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Metal Roof Installed Over Shingles
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Metal Roof Rusting Underneath Coating
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- In years past, metal roofs looked like corrugated panels, and belonged on sheds, barns, and standing seam commercial applications. Today they have several styles that come in shingles or panels and can be manufactured to appear many different ways. Metal roofs can look like sleek smooth metal, wood, stone, or clay. There are so many styles available they easily exist in harmony installed on a Spanish Colonial, Modern/Traditional Church, a Victorian in New York or several other dwellings. When viewed from street level, the metal roofs offer excellent faux looks. Metal roofing, today, is very versatile able to function well on a great many roof slopes- from low to high.
Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofer
- SPF has been used for over 50 years as a roofing and insulating material. Presently there are foam roofs that have been in place for decades and can be expected to last indefinitely as long as they are maintained because the foam, itself, doesn't decay.
A SPF roof is a 2-layer system: - The bottom layer is the polyurethane foam.
- the top layer is a coating of elastomeric silicone or acrylic coating with embedded granules which is needed to protect against the sun’s UV rays, and it also strengthens the surface against damage from various sources.
Waterproofing
Damp Basement with Efflorescence Leaching
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Spray Polyurea Waterproofing Roof
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Basement Waterproofing
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- Polyurea is a liquid or spray coating that is used successfully for waterproofing flat roofs, basements, parking garages, flooring and reservoirs/tanks linings. Polyurea forms a seamless waterproof coating over surfaces that not only protects against leaks, rust, erosion, and will also stretch and shrink during climate change.
- Basement Waterproofing:
- Concrete walls in a basement will leak along the floor and wall joint as those are the weakest access points for outside water. Even seepage through the walls can occur as the water pressure from outside the foundation builds up (gutters and downspouts are important).
- Clay tile walls found on historic dwellings will mostly leak at the floor/wall joint and the joints between clay tiles. Clay tiles also have hollow cores that can form a reservoir of water to continually leak into the basement which often confuses clients because it’s not rainy at the time.
- Polyurea coatings are sprayed onto the walls and joints of the damp basement till the coating is about as thick as a dime to create the protective barrier.
- Poly Urea waterproofing coating are a budget friendly solution to waterproof your basement. We will not advise expensive solutions when less costly ones are suitable.