Your commercial roof requires a skilled team to service, repair, and replace it. If your roof develops leaks or loses its structural integrity, you risk having damaged products and electronics, plus injured customers and employees.

When people think of roof repair for their commercial building, they often get anxious. Roof repair is not something the average building owner and property manager deals with every day, so their anxiety is caused by worry. Worry about what the roof repair will cost and how long the roof repair will take.

At Just Leaks, we have been repairing commercial roofs since the 1990s. Thanks to our vast experience with roof repair, we have found five interesting facts that will should help ease your concerns about roof repair costs.

Maintenance of your roof saves you insurance money. When you insure your commercial building, you can save money on your premiums if you can show a record of careful roof inspections. When you can prove that you’ve been maintaining your commercial roof by a professional team of experts, your rates will not likely climb when you file a roof damage claim.

Maintenance of your roof extends the lifespan of your roof. A properly installed, new, commercial roof can last 20 years or longer with regular maintenance. Maintenance includes cleaning off debris, annual inspections, and repairing smaller problems. Plan your annual budget to include regular roof maintenance.

When a leak or roof damage occurs, call Just Leaks first; then call your insurance agent. Insurance claims processing for commercial roofing repair is commonplace for the roofer, but you may be uncertain how to proceed. The Just Leaks team will help you by providing the key details for your claim and make the process as smooth as possible.

Save for a rainy day. If a leak develops in your commercial roof, Just Leaks can help you fix it right away. However, we encourage our property management and commercial building owner clients to have us do annual roof inspections. Annual inspections and routine repair will cost less than a complete tear-off and replacement. Build into your annual budget the small costs of annual inspections and anticipated minimal repair work.

Commercial roofs are not made of a single piece. Commercial roofs are made up of a series of membranes, which is a coordinated system, to prevent leaks and protect your business. A new commercial roof includes flashing, mechanical and chemical fastening, insulation, drainage and more.

We have only touched on the costs of commercial roofing and repair. If your commercial roof needs to be replaced, call on Just Leaks in San Jose for a comprehensive roof inspection. Only then can we fully determine your roof repair options and give you a legitimate estimate. Call Just Leaks today at 408-249-4646; available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.

The Just Leaks Roofing team specializes in flat, industrial and commercial roofs. Many people who don’t know about commercial roofs assume that commercial and residential roofs are about the same. However, that is not accurate.

Commercial roofs are similar to residential roofs in that they have a life cycle, require maintenance, and do eventually wear out. But here are five things you should know specifically about commercial roofs:

1. Commercial roofs cover larger square-footage, resulting in a need to be structurally stronger. Most commercial roofs have an HVAC tie-in on them, which means the roof needs to support the weight of a full-sized or multiple heating and air-conditioning units.
2. Sheets of material used to cover flat or low-pitched roofs are known as membranes and the primary purpose of these membranes is to waterproof the roof area. There are different types of roofing systems and membranes, including AcryPly Polyester Membrane Systems, Spray Polyurethane Foam Systems, Built-up Capsheet Systems, and Metal Panel Roof Systems.
3. The most common source of damage to industrial roofs is the heat generated by the sun, so to minimize this damage, many commercial flat roofs are white. White commercial roofs have a side benefit, which means the roof stays cooler, and the energy costs for the building owner during the summer months is typically lower.
4. Flat, industrial roofs require annual maintenance. From removing accumulated leaves and tree branches and getting rid of pooling water, to inspections for leaks, commercial roofs need to be cleaned and maintained to protect the valuable electronics, equipment, products, and people working inside the building.
5. Commercial roof replacement is less invasive for the people working inside the building, but it is an extensive process. The roof replacement of a flat, industrial roof is a long-term solution that will resolve all problematic roofing issues. But once the new roof has replaced the old one, it should last 20 years or more.

If you own a building with a flat, industrial roof, you can rest assured that Just Leaks has the experience, the suppliers, and the team that can service all your commercial roofing needs. If you would like an expert team to be your go-to roofer, contact Just Leaks in San Jose for a consultation. We will be happy to do an inspection and provide you an estimate for maintenance or repair. Call Just Leaks at 408-249-4646; available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.

Sometimes the Just Leaks team will get a call from a homeowner who is interested in our help with a residential roof. Unfortunately, we have to refer the caller elsewhere because Just Leaks only services and repairs flat, commercial roofs. For those who are unfamiliar with the differences between commercial and residential roofs, here is a quick overview.

If you are the owner or property manager of a commercial building, you can rest easy knowing that Just Leaks can do a complete and reliable roof inspection or repair. To learn more about our commercial roof leak repair, commercial roof maintenance, or industrial roof waterproofing services, give us a call at 408-249-4646. We’ll be happy to help.

If you are an experienced roofer, here is what the Just Leaks team is seeking:

3 to 5 years of flat roofing and some carpentry are needed for an industrial flat roofing co. You must perform a wide range of tasks. You must have the following:

• A clean DMV record
• Pass a background check and a drug test
• Have good communication skills
• Be self-motivated and a team player

We will provide your tools, truck, lunch, a friendly work environment and some benefits. Pay is based on ability.

We are an industrial flat roof maintenance and repair company. We mostly do service type work. In the Winter and Spring, we do leak calls. In the Fall, we do maintenance. During Summer, we do whole roofs using cold process built-up, coatings, SPF foam and SA systems. We also have a General Contractor’s license so we can take on anything we want. Our work is very diverse.  We do a bit of carpentry, rot repair, new framing, and structural upgrades.

We are a medium size outfit in San Jose whose workers try hard to work together as a team. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running. We also want a person who cares about the work he is doing, the company he is working for, and the people he is working with, knowing his care and attention will be reciprocated. We tend to work year round with little down time. You would need to be willing to do whatever is needed at the time, (and there is quite a list). You will not get bored.

If you believe you are a great fit for this position, submit your cover letter and resume to Craig Siemer at craig@justleaks.com.

Many owners and tenants of commercial buildings are interested in finding ways to lower their energy bills. Here are five easy ways to reduce the energy consumption in your industrial building.

1. Install automatic shut-off light switches. Even if you are using low-voltage lighting, it’s smart to install automatic shut-off light switches that power down a room when it’s not occupied. Encourage all building tenants to turn off the lights before they leave work.
2. Use Energy Star appliances and other energy-saving equipment. Not only do you save by lowering your energy costs with Energy Star appliances, but some equipment can earn you rebates, too. Check into all the energy-saving equipment available on the market for your commercial building and tenants’ industry requirements. The equipment you choose could make a big difference in your power bills.
3. Install water-saving devices. Lower your building’s water consumption by utilizing water saving devices on all sink fixtures. Replace older toilets with newer low-flow tanks. Encourage all building tenants to reduce water usage when possible.
4. Reduce air conditioning usage at night. If your commercial building is not required to keep electrical equipment and perishable goods at a lower temperature, consider turning off the A/C at night. The morning air should be cool enough to keep the inside comfortable when the air conditioning is turned on for the day.
5. Install or maintain a cool roof coating. Just Leaks helps many commercial property owners and tenants save big time on energy costs by installing cool roofs. Coated with AcryPly Polyester Membrane Systems or Spray Polyurethane Foam Systems, flat industrial roofs stay significantly cooler. Not only will a cool roof lower your energy bills, but it also benefits the environment.

For more information about cool roofs and how they can help lower the energy costs on your commercial properties, contact Just Leaks for a consultation. Our phone number is 408-249-4646, and we will be happy to assist you.

When a gutter gets clogged, it can cause problems throughout the entire system. The following photos show a recent project, where the Just Leaks team made a difficult integrated gutter repair on a commercial building in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Our team was called because built up debris and defects in the integral gutter system caused leaks in the overhang soffits.

As you can see from the photos below, the built up debris and constant flow of water from condensation deteriorated the metal gutter. The deterioration of the gutter would eventually cause leakage.

The Just Leaks crew began the gutter system repair by removing all debris first. Then, we cleaned and prepped the defective gutter areas. You can see quite a difference in the before and after photos below.

Next, we located the open breaks in the gutter and repaired them.

The repair required us to apply RustEnder anti-oxidizing agent to the metal gutter. Then, we sealed the gutter with urethane and polyester membrane to reduce corrosion.

On this project, our team was happy to repair this integrated gutter system and our client was equally pleased to see no more leaky gutters.

To prevent your commercial building from developing a leak, contact Just Leaks for a complete roof system inspection. To learn more about our roof HVAC installation, roof maintenance, or roof waterproofing services, give us a call at 408-249-4646. We look forward to serving you.

We are proud of the work we do here at Just Leaks, so to kick off 2016 with a bang, we thought we would share photos that highlight the work we do during the rainy season.

This January, we received a call from a commercial property owner with a flat roof that had developed a leak. This is a photo of the leak we found on an exterior wall in the area of a side-wall scupper drain.

This is one of those repairs we are often called out on after several unsuccessful repair attempts have been made by others, or the owners. The roof often deteriorates at the drains due to stress and the drains need to be re-sealed. Here you see the effects of the deterioration at the mouth of the scupper.

What also often happens, and is often not noticed is that there was not enough of a drip edge to stop water from back-flowing at the outer wall. This backflow can go into the building if the leader head clogs, or if the drip edge is not extended far enough into the leader head. If not repaired properly, the leak will continue, even if the drain is sealed at the roof. In the photo below, you’ll see what a complete and reliable leak repair looks like.

These photos show how we removed the old mastic and sealants, rebuilt the roof around and through the scupper, and extended the drip edge. This is an example of how, by having the experience to know what to look for, and by being thorough in investigating all of our leaks, we have a very high success rate in completely stopping leaks.

We realize this article is a bit technical for people who are not roof enthusiasts like we are, but we wanted to clearly illustrate the steps we take when servicing roof leaks. Our years of experience with flat, industrial roofs help commercial property owners secure their buildings against water leaks that could damage the structure, furnishings, electronic equipment, or products located inside the building.

If you are a property owner or business owner that dislikes losing money on their investments and believes in preventive maintenance, you can rest easy knowing that Just Leaks will do a complete and reliable roof repair. To learn more about our roof leak repair, roof maintenance, or roof waterproofing services, give us a call at 408-249-4646. We’ll be happy to help.