Drive-up rows vs. climate-controlled buildings
| Drive-up rows | Climate-controlled / multi-story | |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | PBR/R-panel exposed-fastener metal, sometimes standing seam | TPO or other low-slope membrane, often behind parapets |
| How it fails | Screw washers dry out, end laps rust, ridge cap lifts, hail cracks light panels | Open seams, ponding at drains, failed flashing at rooftop units |
| Who notices | The tenant opening a wet unit | Staff, when ceiling tiles stain over a hallway |
| Usual fixes | Re-screw and seal, coating, retrofit, new panels | Seam and flashing repair, coating, recover or replacement |
Why the sun is the real enemy on exposed fasteners
An R-panel storage roof can have thousands of screws, each with a rubber washer under the head. Texas sun and heat dry those washers out long before the panels wear out, and each one becomes a pinhole leak. A re-screw with new fasteners, plus sealing the laps and trim, stops many of those leaks for a fraction of a new roof, if the panels are sound. If they're aging but sound, a metal roof coating seals fasteners and laps under one membrane. We have hands-on experience with coating systems from American WeatherStar, EpoxyFlex, Carlisle and Tropical Roofing Products.
Hail and storage facilities
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 45 reports of hail 1.75 inches (golf-ball size) or larger within about 10 miles of Fort Worth from 2016 through September 2026. The largest was 3-inch hail on March 16, 2023, and 2.75-inch hail fell near Hodge and Westland on April 25, 2026. Hail hits every row at once. We inspect each building, separate cosmetic dents from damage that lets water in (broken finish at the strike, cracked light panels, damaged trim and laps), and photograph it building by building. We document the damage with photos and measurements and can be on the roof when your adjuster inspects. We don't adjust or negotiate claims; you work the claim with your insurance company. Texas law requires you to pay your deductible, and we never waive or rebate it.
When panels need replacing: formed to the length of each row
We form standing seam and R-panel/PBR in 24 or 26 gauge on our own roll formers, cut to the measured length of each run. Storage rows are long, and panels shipped from an outside shop often get spliced with end laps that leak later. Ours go on in one piece on most runs. When the frame is sound, a retrofit puts new framing and panels over the old roof, with no tear-off above tenant units.
Working around your tenants
- Work planned around gate hours and your busiest move-in days
- Drive aisles kept open, with equipment staged at building ends
- Rows done in an order that keeps the office and climate-controlled buildings protected
- Gutters and downspouts sized for long runs so water doesn't spill at unit doors
When more than one option makes sense, we price them side by side, building by building. Every inspection comes with a free digital photo report, so you see what we see.
We're certified with GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Atlas, Johns Manville, Carlisle, Tropical Roofing Products, Mule-Hide and Enviroshake. We offer same-day response in almost every case, and we answer leak and storm calls 24/7 at (817) 733-9228. We send certificates of insurance before work starts; tell us your requirements with the bid request.
Statewide guide: mini storage roofing.
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Commercial warranty: a workmanship warranty from 10 years up to lifetime, depending on the job, plus both 10-year and 20-year NDL (no-dollar-limit) manufacturer warranties (the price depends on which NDL term you choose). Manufacturer coverage depends on the product and brand, and on the project qualifying for that manufacturer's program. We put the exact warranty for your roof in writing.
Certified, with 30 years installing every major roofing brand, a family roofing business going back 75 years, and over $80 million in completed roofing projects. 5.0 stars on Google at all three of our offices.
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