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I joined...good article...Thanks

What is everyone's view regarding spray foam roofing? I couldn't find the article in The Journal of Light Construction Hausdok referred to.

It does freeze here starting right about now 'til March. The ponding is about 1" deep at its deepest so weight might not be an issue.

I don't have electronic photos so I can't post the pictures, but there are 3 areas of concern. 2 of them appear to be about 10x10 and the other is 3x10. So Hausdok, are you saying the weight might be more concern than water leakage? Am I making too much of this? Thanks

Kurt, Ouch! It's about 1500'...so maybe $20K huh? Just moved from WriggleyVille...Go Cubbies!!

Thanks for the information. The roof is EPDM with glued seams, the water had been on the roof for 4 days. Sounds like sloped insulation applied under the roof material might help with sloping and drainage...yes? Any ideas on approx. cost to do this and add an overflow? I can't get anyone out there for 2 weeks and I have to make a decision on this house sooner. Thanks!!

I'm buying a house with an 8 year old flat rubber roof in Reno, NV that has drainage problems. There is standing water for days after storms with a few water stains on the inside. Old or new I don't know. The rubber has been laid over a hot mop roof but is only attached on the edges so the newer rubber is not connected to the under lying older roof. It springs around when you walk on it. I had a routine physical inspection and the inspector suggested an expert come and take a look. Problem is, there doesn't seem to be any in Reno. This roof is unique to the area. Any ideas regarding the roof and more importantly, any inspectors in the area? Thanks in advance