Location: Toronto, Ontario
Roof Type: Low-Slope Residential Roof
Project Scope: Complete removal of a failing modified bitumen membrane and defective top coating, followed by the installation of new coverboard insulation and a fully adhered 60 mil Carlisle TPO roofing system.
Industrial Roofing Services Limited was contacted by a homeowner experiencing severe water intrusion, with active leaks running down their interior walls. Upon a thorough inspection, our team identified that the home’s aged modified bitumen roof was actively peeling up and failing along the perimeter. We also discovered that a previous contractor had attempted to resolve the issue by applying a surface coating over the membrane. Unfortunately, this temporary fix was also failing, allowing water to bypass the system and cause significant interior damage.
To permanently stop the leaks and protect the home’s interior framing and drywall, our team determined that patching the roof was no longer a viable option. A complete tear-off down to the structural wood deck and fully replacing the roof system was required to restore the home’s watertight integrity.
Our residential crews executed a complete roof replacement, which included:
The combination of a peeling perimeter and a defective top coating meant the old roof had entirely lost its structural integrity. Applying another layer of coating would not have stopped the severe wall leaks. By stripping the roof down to the original wood deck, we eliminated the flawed materials entirely, ensuring our new TPO system had a flawless foundation to adhere to.
2. Racing Against the 2026 Winter Season
With water already infiltrating the home’s interior walls, time was a critical factor. Leaving the roof exposed to freezing temperatures, ice accumulation, and snow loads would have resulted in catastrophic interior damage. Our team prioritized this project’s scheduling to make sure the full tear-off and installation were completed efficiently, making the home 100% watertight before the harsh 2026 winter weather arrived.
By removing the deeply compromised modified bitumen roof and addressing the root cause of the perimeter failures, Industrial Roofing Services Limited successfully stopped the severe interior wall leaks. The transition to a modern, fully adhered 60 mil Carlisle TPO membrane provides the homeowner with a highly durable, weather-resistant barrier.
The project was completed on schedule, granting the client total peace of mind. They now have a clean, professionally installed roofing system that will keep their home safe, dry, and protected through the 2026 winter and for many years to come.
