Defend against ponding water with this impermeable membrane solution

By APOC. 

Regular roof maintenance caught this building’s ponding water issues early. Roof restoration provided a sustainable, lasting and undisruptive solution that kept the building owner happy and building occupants healthy. 

Wet insulation can become a serious mold risk if moisture is not removed and eradicated from the system. When certified thermographer Jim Eurton of APOC completed an infrared thermography inspection for a multi-family high rise in Honolulu, Hawaii, he immediately recognized moisture around the exhaust and pipe vents, the walk pads, near the stairwell and around the parapet walls. He explained to the building owner, “It is important to remove and eradicate moisture, especially wet insulation as it has nowhere to go besides down through the deck. The result is a serious mold risk.” 

Upon completion of core sample testing, Jim provided options for roof restoration. In partnership with APOC, the roofing contractor was able to deliver roof restoration for a fraction of the cost of a roof replacement. 

The infrared readings detected moisture from the wall at the stairwell building proving this area appeared to have ponding water issues. 

The APOC System, AM-BU-585, selected for this restoration, delivered a durable, waterproof membrane over the existing roof surface which had retained structural integrity but had become weathered and deteriorated. 

Wet insulation and decking were removed, and new materials were installed, allowing for the contractor to complete the roof restoration. Materials in the APOC System included: 

• APOC #483 Polyester for flashing reinforcement 
• APOC #515 Liquid Flash for flashing and details 
• APOC Incredible FleeceTop Tape for flashing and details 
• APOC #585 Armor Flex White Silicone Roof Coating 

Ultimately, the building benefits with a long lasting, monolithic, impermeable membrane that defends against ponding water, UV rays and extreme temperatures. The application is faster and less disruptive than a roof replacement, which is better for the contractor and building occupants. Everyone benefits from a sustainable system that is solvent-free and delivers high solar reflectivity and thermal emittance. 

Original article source: APOC