Skylight Curbs
Old skylights leak at the curb flashing and frame sealant long before the dome cracks. New flashing set higher stops them.
Carter County · State Permits
Olive Hill Commercial Roofing Contractor
Protect Your Building From Leaks at Skylights, Hatches, and Curbs
As an Olive Hill commercial roofing contractor, we replace and repair roofs on state permits and flash every skylight, hatch, and unit curb.
State Permits
Olive Hill Commercial Roofing on State-Issued Permits
State paperwork comes first for an Olive Hill commercial roofing contractor. Olive Hill commercial roof permits go to the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction. The Carter County sheet lists a local inspector whose coverage excludes Olive Hill.
Calling the Grayson-area inspector first sends the question to the wrong office, so we start with the state and also ask Olive Hill city hall about any city requirement. Both answers go in the job file.
- Roof area and the system planned
- Tear-off or recover
- Deck or purlin repairs found so far
- New skylights, hatches, or unit curbs
- Guardrails at hatches where required
- Both permit answers kept in the job file
Roof Conditions
Where Olive Hill Roofs Leak First
Openings in the roof are the usual trouble spots on Olive Hill buildings.
Roof Hatches
Hatches flashed too low take water over the curb in heavy rain. Reflashing above standing water fixes it.
Unit Curbs
Rooftop unit curbs with short base flashing let water in where it pools upslope. Extenders and new base flashing help.
Purlins Under Metal Roofs
Long leaks rust purlins, which then need repair before new panels go on. Repairs come before any new panel.
Field Seams
Older single-ply seams open at the edges and around drains. New laps or a new sheet replace them.
Drains Set Too High
Drains that sit above the surrounding roof leave a ring of standing water. Lowering the drain or adding taper fixes it.
Benefits
Benefits of Reroofing Your Olive Hill Building
An Olive Hill reroof with every opening flashed right stops the most common leaks.
- Curbs
Openings Flashed High Enough
Skylights, hatches, and curbs get flashing set well above standing water. Hatches and skylights stop dripping onto the floors and desks below them.
- Edges
Permit From the Right Office
Filing with the state from the start avoids a second trip. The scope and the permit match, so the state file reflects the real work.
- Deck
Structure Fixed First
Deck and purlin repairs happen before new material covers them. New roofing never covers a weak deck.
- Drains
Drains at the Low Point
Drains reset or lowered so water leaves instead of ringing them. Rings of standing water around the drain disappear after the next rain.
- Seams
Safer Roof Access
Hatches flashed like curbs, with guardrails where required, make maintenance trips safer and keep water out. Maintenance staff get a safer route from the hatch to each unit.
Our Services
Commercial Roofing Work in Olive Hill
Olive Hill work covers both membrane and metal roofs on commercial buildings.
Skylight and Hatch Repair
New flashing and sealant at skylights, hatches, and curbs. Curbs are raised where needed.
Commercial Roof RepairMetal Roof Replacement
R-panel or standing seam after purlin repairs. Purlins are checked before panels.
Commercial Metal RoofingEPDM Tear-Off or Recover
Rubber sheet over a dry roof or a stripped deck. Recovers need dry insulation.
EPDM RoofingDrain and Taper Work
Taper and drain changes that end standing water. Drains are reset at the low points.
Flat RoofingSkylight or Hatch Leaking?
Tell us which opening drips and when. Most of these leaks are fixed at the curb flashing.
- Openings checked first
- State permit filed
- Repairs photographed
Process
How Your Olive Hill Commercial Roofing Contractor Flashes Every Opening
The permit call and the structure check come before any new roofing.
Inspect Your Roof
We count every skylight, hatch, and curb, and check the deck or purlins from inside. We also note how water reaches each opening.
Call the State and City
The scope goes to the state department, and city hall is asked about any city requirement. Both answers go in the job file.
Repair the Structure
Deck or purlin repairs are made as each section opens. Rusted purlins are replaced as panels come off.
Flash Every Opening
Skylights, hatches, and unit curbs get new base flashing set well above standing water before the section closes. Each one is checked against standing water.
Flash and Close
Every opening is flashed, the roof is walked, and both permit answers go in the job file. Photos record every opening.
Commercial Roofing
Find Your Town Near Olive Hill
We take commercial roofing work in Olive Hill and the towns below, eleven places in all. Outside them? Call us or send us a message.
Olive Hill
State-issued permits and roofs with many openings.
- AshlandHome base for the service area
- RussellRiverfront roofs where wind hits edges first
- FlatwoodsStorefronts and offices where rooflines meet zoning
- CatlettsburgDamp river air at the Big Sandy mouth
- RacelandTear-offs timed to dry stretches
- GreenupCounty seat shops, barns, and storage
- GraysonRetail and office roofs on state permits
- South ShoreKentucky code, across the river from Ohio
- WorthingtonCity line beside Raceland to confirm first
- LouisaBig Sandy drainage at low roof edges
Permits
Why does Olive Hill take commercial roof permits to the state?
The Carter County sheet lists a local inspector whose coverage excludes Olive Hill, so commercial roof permits go to the state department.
Describe the roof area, system, tear-off or recover, repairs found, and any new openings.
City
Does Olive Hill city hall add anything?
Ask. City hall can say whether a requirement is tied to the address, and both answers go in the job file.
Skylights
Should old skylights be replaced during a reroof?
Often. Replacing a worn skylight while the roof is open costs less than fixing it later through a new membrane. At minimum, the curb is reflashed higher.
Hatches
How should a roof hatch be flashed?
Like a curb: flashing up the sides well above standing water, terminated under the hatch frame, with guardrails added where required.
Purlins
What happens if purlins are rusted on our metal building?
They are repaired or replaced before new panels go on. We flag it in the scope so the permit describes it.
Metal
Do you replace metal roofs on Olive Hill buildings?
Yes. R-panel and standing seam roofs are replaced after purlins are checked and repaired. New closures, ridge cap, and trim go on with the panels.
The permit description includes any structural repairs so the state file matches the work.
Drains
Why is there always water around our roof drain?
The drain likely sits higher than the roof around it, or the insulation has compressed nearby. Lowering the drain or adding taper sends water into it instead of around it.
A new clamping ring and target patch seal the drain to the new membrane.
Work With an Olive Hill Commercial Roofing Contractor
Send the address and a count of skylights, hatches, and units. We take it from there.