As Director of Operations & Sales, I’m excited to share tips to share with your general contractor to ensure your roof is properly installed when undergoing an MRP. It may seem overwhelming to make decisions about your roof. That’s why we’ve simplified the process to ensure you understand what’s going on and to help take one more thing off your to-do list.
Top Tips For a Leak-free Roof
1. Do NOT top face nail edge metal. (The exposed fastener penetrations defeat the TPO’s waterproofing capabilities. If face nailing is needed, make sure cover tape is used for water tightness.)
2. Run the TPO over the edge of the wood nailer. This way water cannot get into the building envelope. (Not doing this will cause costly leaks along the perimeter of your restaurant which is very common with MRPs.)
3. Install the edge metal properly. This should include a cleat/anchor bar and the Cityscape Fascia Cover. We do not recommend shop fabricated metal.
Tips for McDonald’s O/Os during an MRP - The proper way to install an Arcade Fascia
Arcade ledges are above entrances and drink stations. Most importantly, do not screw the TPO (it defeats its waterproofing capabilities. Instead, use seam tape to waterproof it.)
Tips for McDonald’s O/Os During a MRP - Anchor Tight Fascia
Anchor tight fascia is the edge metal that goes around the entire building. Most importantly, be sure to run the TPO over the edge, so water cannot get into the building envelope. Not doing this will cause costly leaks along the perimeter of your restaurant. Make sure to face nail (Do NOT top nail) the TPO. If it’s top nailed, winds can get under the fascia which may cause a roof to blow off in extreme winds.
Written by
Tom Dawson
Director of Operations & Sales
tom.dawson@roofingsource.com
