Storm damage leaks
Leaks appearing after wind or hail
Katy, Texas
TPO membrane repair in Katy
TPO is a single-ply membrane common on flat and low-slope roofs, heat-welded at the seams. It fails at those welds, at penetrations and curbs, and through punctures from foot traffic or debris. Repair is a welding job rather than a patching one — adhesive patches on TPO are a temporary measure at best, because the material does not bond reliably to anything other than itself under heat.
What the job involves
- Seam probe across the full membrane to find failed welds
- Heat-welded repairs using matching membrane
- Inspection of curbs, penetrations and termination bars
- Check of membrane thickness and remaining service life
Signs you need it
- Seams visibly open or lifting
- Punctures or scuffing in traffic areas
- Ponding water that does not clear
Why roofs fail in Katy and Harris County
Katy is close enough to the Gulf to take the full force of tropical systems, and that is the storm profile that sets everything else. Hurricane wind is sustained for hours rather than gusting, which does something different to a roof — it works shingle tabs loose over an extended period and drives rain horizontally under courses that would shed any normal downpour. Then the heat and humidity do the slow damage. Roofs across Harris County run hot for most of the year, which ages the shingle and hardens every rubber and sealant component on it, and the humidity means that anything which gets wet inside the roof structure stays wet. A small leak here does considerably more damage over the same period than the same leak would further north, and mould becomes a problem much sooner.
Katy has a population of about 28,373, and the housing stock here sets the pattern for what fails first on a roof.
Questions about tpo membrane repair in Katy
Can TPO be patched with adhesive?
As an emergency measure only. The material is designed to be heat-welded to itself, and adhesive patches lift at the edges with temperature cycling. A welded repair is the actual fix.
How long does TPO last?
Typically fifteen to twenty-five years depending on thickness and exposure. Seams and detailing fail well before the field of the membrane does, which is why most TPO work is repair rather than replacement.
Other roofing work in Katy
Emergency tarping
Buying time when the roof cannot be fixed today
Attic leak tracing
Damp insulation, dry ceiling
Shingle repair and replacement
Missing, cracked or lifted shingles
Chimney repair and repointing
Crown, cap and masonry
Gutters and downspouts
Clearing, repair and replacement
Describe what you are seeing
You will get a straight answer on whether Katy needs someone out today or whether it can wait — before anyone quotes you for anything.
Call (706) 696-1888