Have you been hearing any strange noises coming from your roof lately? Don’t worry too much, more than likely it’s the colder temperatures we are having that make the sounds more prominent. The wood on the roof contracts when it gets cold. In the winter, all exposed materials will eventually shrink as the temperature drops. In the spring, as the environment warms up, wood will gradually expand to it’s normal size.
Flat roofs are generally more noisy then pitched because the insulation is part of the system so there is no place for moisture to escape. No roof is sound-proof, especially if they aren’t well built or well maintained.
Membrane roofs expand with the heat in the summer and contract with cooler temperatures pulling on the fasteners. This can lead to snapping, cracking and popping sounds. These sounds are most common in buildings where the new roof has been installed over an older roof, causing the weight of the new roof pressing down on the already damaged roof.
There is a solution: The addition of expansion joints can make a big difference and be much, much cheaper than tearing down the roof and rebuilding a new one.
Any material whether new or old can shift regularly with changes in temperature and air pressure. If the noises become unbearable, then getting a new roof may be last resort to prevent further noise. Our employees are certified and trained to install a variety of material on flat roofs. We have chosen to install only the most durable products which include:
All in all, unless you have a family of raccoon’s nesting on the top of your roof making clunking noises from the chimney (true story), then the only way to really diagnose the problem is to contact us for a free estimate and consultation from Brady Roofing. 801-487-5151 We install both flat and pitched roofs.
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But enough about us. If you are reading this, chances are you are looking for security in your decision to choose Brady Roofing as your roofing contractor. You may be looking to compare Salt Lake City roofers. You want a quality roof from someone you can trust. We have provided all the information you will need to ease your mind and make this decision an easy one.
Brady Roofing was established in 1996, spending our early years roofing in new residential construction in Salt Lake City, Utah. Most of our jobs were residential until 1999. Eventually, we transitioned to do more repairs, re-roofs and flat roofed commercial buildings. These areas require special expertise that Brady Roofing can provide.
Out of all of the commercial roofers in Salt Lake City, our knowledge and expertise in the commercial products and installation now stands above the competition. We had a 36% increase in volume in our commercial roofs we installed and a 43% increase in repairs over the last year alone.
Hiring a roofer in Utah should be a simple process. We will do everything we can to make this experience simple and positive for you. Download our Roofing Contractor Checklist to help you in your search to compare Salt Lake City roofers.
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We are certified by the manufacturer of each product we install.
Our employees are trained in a formal training program.
We pay our employees by the hour to ensure their focus is on the quality of their work.