YOUR ROOF. YOUR NEXT STEP.
Give your renovation a roof plan that keeps up
When a Downingtown commercial space is being renovated, it is worth asking what the changes mean for the roof before the interior work is complete. New ventilation or equipment can create roofing needs even if no leak has appeared yet.
Bring the renovation plans into the roof conversation
Share proposed exhausts, cooling units and service routes. Planning their openings and flashing together can avoid finishing a roof only to cut into it again for the next trade.
Consider what is happening around the roof, too
If your building includes older and newer sections, have each assessed on its own condition. A tenant improvement may only affect part of the roof, but the connection to the surrounding assembly still needs to work.

Avoid doing the same flashing work twice
For a Downingtown renovation, compare the existing roof’s condition with the timing of new equipment. If replacement is already needed, coordinating curbs and flashing within that project can make more sense than modifying an assembly that will soon be removed.
LET’S MAKE THE NEXT STEP SIMPLE
Start with what you know. We can help with the rest.
Tell us what you have noticed, how it is affecting your business and whether you have a deadline in mind. A few details can help us prepare, but you do not need a complete set of records to get in touch.
- Renovation drawings and new roof penetrations
- The schedule and scope assigned to each contractor

If you already know what you need
A FEW THINGS YOU MAY BE WONDERING
Before you get started
Can we add equipment before deciding on the roof?
It is worth reviewing the roof first. Equipment can restrict access or create new openings, and its placement may affect a later replacement. Coordinate the two scopes before committing to the installation sequence.
Can we stay open while the roof is being worked on?
Often the work can be planned around an occupied building, but the details depend on access, the roof system and the work involved. Tell us which entrances, hours and operations need protection so we can discuss the sequence and any restrictions before the job starts.
What should we do if water is coming in now?
Keep people away from wet electrical equipment and damaged ceilings. If it is safe, protect the affected contents and note where and when the leak appears. Do not climb onto a wet roof. Call (717) 733-0364 to discuss the situation and next steps.

