Two kinds of warehouse roof, two different playbooks
| Building | Usual roof | What Fort Worth weather does to it | Options we price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilt-wall or block warehouse | Low-slope TPO, PVC, mod bit or built-up behind parapets | Hail fractures and crushed insulation, open seams after summer heat, ponding at clogged drains and scuppers | Repair, restoration coating, recover where code allows, or tear-off and new TPO/PVC |
| Pre-engineered metal building | PBR/R-panel or standing seam | Dried-out screw washers, rusted end laps, hail-cracked light panels, dented ridge and trim | Re-screw and seal, coating, retrofit over the old roof, or new 24/26-gauge panels |
Get a moisture survey before you take bids
The City of Fort Worth has adopted the 2021 International Building Code and the 2021 Existing Building Code, with local amendments. Under the 2021 IBC reroofing rules, a new roof generally can't be laid over an existing roof that is water-soaked or deteriorated, or over one that already has two or more layers. That makes wet insulation the first question on any Fort Worth warehouse, because it decides whether a recover or coating is even allowed. We walk the roof, fly a drone for photos of areas that are hard to reach safely, and run drone thermal (infrared) scans that help show where water has gotten under the surface. Cores confirm the wet areas the scan points to. Every inspection comes with a free digital photo report, so you see what we see. With the wet areas mapped, every bidder is pricing the same roof, and you can see whether a bid is quietly coating over wet insulation.
Hail on big roofs
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. On a warehouse, hail damage spreads across acres of roof and is rarely visible from the dock. Bare membranes over soft insulation fracture more easily than ones over a cover board, and skylights, light panels and rooftop unit fins break first. After a storm we inspect the whole roof, mark test areas and photograph soft metals and equipment as storm evidence. 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. See commercial hail claims.
Re-roofing without shutting the docks
- Zone plan: the roof is split into sections we can open and dry in the same day, so nothing is left open overnight
- Dock and yard plan: material drops, dumpsters and lifts are scheduled around your inbound and outbound trucks
- People below: work over occupied areas, racks and equipment is planned with your facility contact, with temporary protection where needed
- Tie-ins and rooftop units: curbs are re-flashed and units coordinated with your mechanical contractor
- Close-out: photos of each finished zone, the warranty paperwork, and a roof certification for your records
Metal warehouses: long runs in one piece
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. On a long metal building that means most runs go on without end laps, which are a common leak point on spliced panels. When the panels are worn but the frame is good, a retrofit puts new framing and panels over the old roof with no tear-off over your inventory. For details, see commercial R-panel and mechanically seamed standing seam for low slopes.
Questions to ask every warehouse roofing bidder
- Was the roof scanned or cored for moisture, and where are the wet areas on the plan?
- What membrane thickness, attachment method, insulation and cover board are in the price?
- Is the metal gauge written on the quote for panels and trim?
- Who is the crew, and who is on site every day?
- What warranty is in writing: workmanship, manufacturer, and whether it's an NDL?
What helps us quote faster
- Roof access and a contact who knows the building
- Leak history, past repair invoices and any existing warranty paperwork
- Drawings or a roof plan, if you have them
- Your schedule limits: hours, tenants, events, deliveries
- Your certificate-of-insurance requirements
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. Both 10-year and 20-year manufacturer NDL (no-dollar-limit) warranties are available. The price depends on which term you choose, and NDL warranties are issued after the manufacturer's own inspection.
Statewide guide: warehouse and industrial 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.
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