Case Study Atlanta, GA
From Full Replacement → Full Recovery
Severely saturated EPDM roof system with thousands of gallons of trapped water
Project Overview
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Roof Type: Mechanically Attached EPDM over Gravel B.U.R.
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Condition: End of Life
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Moisture Level: Severe Saturation
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Outcome: Restored (No Tear-Off)
The Situation
This roof had reached the end of its service life.
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Multiple seam failures
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Tears across the field of the roof
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Water actively entering the building
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Thousands of gallons trapped inside the system
Replacement seemed like the only option.
THE CHALLENGE
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Active leaks needed to be stopped immediately
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Moisture was widespread and trapped
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Owner could not justify full tear-off
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Business operations had to continue
The roof wasn’t just wet — it was failing.
What Was Done
1. Stop the Damage
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Sealed seams and penetrations
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Made system watertight
2. Install Venting System
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Custom RS-1 & RS-2 layout
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Based on infrared data
3. Monitor + Adjust
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Ongoing tracking of dry-down
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Vent adjustments for performance
Not a patch. An engineered system to reverse the condition.
The Results
Wet → Dry progression over time
February (Wet)
May (Improving)
October (Dry)
The Outcome
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95% reduction in wet areas
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Fully dried in under 8 months
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$1.2M+ saved
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Zero disruption to operations
A roof that should have been replaced… was restored.
Before You Replace Your Roof
Know What You’re Dealing With Before You Decide