Madison Roof & Leak
Reedsburg, Wisconsin

TPO membrane repair in Reedsburg

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.

Call (706) 696-1888 Sauk County

What the job involves

  • Seam probe across the full membrane to find failed welds
  • Heat-welded repairs using matching membrane
  • Assessment of ponding and drainage contributing to failure
  • 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 Reedsburg and Sauk County

Reedsburg has a winter long enough and cold enough that ice damming, not storm damage, is the dominant cause of roof leaks. The mechanism is heat loss rather than weather: warm air escaping into the attic melts snow on the upper roof, the meltwater runs down and refreezes over the cold overhang, and the resulting ridge of ice backs water up beneath the shingle courses until it finds a way in. The roof itself is usually in perfect condition. Repeated through a Sauk County winter, freeze-thaw also works every flashing joint progressively looser, and spring brings hail and straight-line wind on top. The reason this matters is that fixing an ice dam leak by working on the shingles does not work — the problem is insulation and ventilation, and that is a different job.

Reedsburg has a population of about 10,014, and the housing stock here sets the pattern for what fails first on a roof.

Questions about tpo membrane repair in Reedsburg

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.

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Call (706) 696-1888
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