Where Rio Rancho flat roofs leak
| Spot | What usually happens |
|---|---|
| Parapet caps | Cracks on top of the wall let water into the stucco and down inside the wall |
| Inside corners | The roof-to-wall joint splits as the house moves with heat and cold |
| Canales | Clogged with sand or leaves, or cracked where they pass through the wall |
| Cooler stands | Years of drips, foot traffic and loose bolts wear through the coating |
| Skylights | Dried-out sealant at the curb or a cracked dome |
| Low spots | Standing water wears the coat thin until it finds a weak point |
How we find it
We start on the inside with where the stain is and when it shows up — every rain, only big storms, only when wind blows from one direction. Then we go to the roof and work outward from the likely spots: probing foam for soft areas, checking the tops of the walls, looking at sealant around every opening and, when needed, running water over one area at a time.
How we fix it
- Wet foam is cut out, dried and replaced with new foam
- Cracked joints and parapet caps are cleaned and reinforced with fabric and coating
- Canales are cleared, resealed or replaced
- Low spots are built up so water moves
- The repair area is recoated so it's protected from the sun
Repair now, recoat later?
If the rest of the roof is in decent shape, a targeted repair is the right answer. If the coating is worn everywhere, fixing one leak may just move it. We'll tell you which you're looking at. See how long a coating lasts.
Leaking now? Call (505) 448-1467. Put a bucket under the drip and take a photo of the stain — it helps us find the source.
Common questions
Can you just coat over the leak?
Not if the foam under it is wet. Coating over wet foam traps the water and the leak comes back, often bigger.
Do you do emergency tarping?
Call (505) 448-1467. On flat roofs a quick temporary seal is often possible until the proper repair.
Will homeowners insurance pay?
Sudden damage from a storm may be covered; wear and tear usually isn't. See our hail damage guide.