Roofers laying white TPO rows over half of an old dark roof on a concrete warehouse with loading docks in a river valley
East Stroudsburg, PA

East Stroudsburg Commercial Roofing Contractor

Parapet Coping Rebuilt So Water Stays Above the New Flashing

As an East Stroudsburg commercial roofing contractor, we replace flat roofs on parapet buildings and rebuild the coping and wall caps along with the membrane.

  • WallsCoping Joints Rebuilt
  • MasonryCap Stones Checked
  • RoofTPO, EPDM, Or Metal

East Stroudsburg Commercial Roofing Around Parapet Walls

East Stroudsburg commercial roofing on older blocks is only as dry as the wall caps above it.

Water that slips through an open coping joint runs down inside the parapet and comes out behind brand-new base flashing. We inspect every cap joint and its attachment before the scope is written.

Loose metal coping is replaced with new caps and cleats; stone or terra-cotta caps get their joints and anchors checked with your mason. The membrane then runs up the wall under counter-flashing set to the new roof height.

  • Every coping joint inspected
  • Masonry caps checked with a mason
  • New metal caps on cleats
  • Counter-flashing set to the new height
Wide drone view of a warehouse with a white flat roof in a wooded river valley

Commercial Roofing Problems on East Stroudsburg Parapet Buildings

Wall leaks and roof leaks look alike from inside, so we trace each one.

  • Bubbled Plaster Under the Roofline

    Paint lifts high on the walls under the parapet line.

    Open Coping Joints

    Sealant at the cap seams cracks and lets water into the wall.

  • Leaks Along One Wall Only

    Drips follow a single exterior wall after wind-driven rain.

    Loose Counter-Flashing

    Reglet flashing pulls out of the mortar and opens a gap.

  • Spring Leaks After Snow

    Melt shows up inside where snow drifts against the parapet.

    Base Flashing Too Short

    Drifted snow sits above flashing that stops low on the wall.

  • Caulk Lines Everywhere

    Past repairs have smeared sealant along every wall joint.

    Old Roof Tied Into Wet Walls

    A membrane glued to damp masonry loses grip at the edge.

  • Water at the Downspout Heads

    Conductor heads on the outside wall overflow during heavy rain.

    Undersized Through-Wall Scuppers

    Small or clogged scuppers in the parapet hold water against the wall.

  • Cold Drafts Along Outside Walls

    Rooms by the outside walls feel drafty under the roofline.

    Wet Board Along the Parapets

    Water entering at the walls soaks insulation in a strip around the edge.

Commercial Roofing Gains for East Stroudsburg Building Owners

Sealing the walls and roof together ends the guessing about where water enters.

  • Dry Wall Tops

    New caps shed water past the face of the wall.

  • Tall Base Flashing

    Flashing climbs above the snow line at the walls.

  • Sound Masonry

    Cap anchors and joints are reset where needed.

  • Traced Leak Record

    Each entry point found is noted with photos.

  • Larger Scuppers

    Wall outlets are resized and flashed to drain freely.

  • Cleated Caps

    Metal coping is held by continuous cleats.

  • Dry Edge Strip

    Wet board along the walls is replaced.

  • Snow-Line Flashing

    Base flashing runs above the usual drift height.

Commercial Roofing Systems for East Stroudsburg Buildings

Every system below ties into rebuilt coping and counter-flashing.

Water Running Down the Inside of a Wall?

Call and we will check the coping and flashing on that wall before anyone patches the roof.

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How Commercial Roofing Is Planned in East Stroudsburg

Five decisions for a parapet building, set in order.

  1. Inspect Your Roof

    We walk the field and every wall, opening cap joints and checking how the coping and scuppers are attached. Interior stains are matched to the wall above them as we go.

  2. Roof or Wall Leak?

    Each stain inside is matched to a roof seam, a cap joint, or a reglet with water tests before the scope is final. Test results are written into the scope beside each stain.

  3. Coping Plan

    Metal caps are replaced on cleats; masonry caps are reset with a mason where joints or anchors have failed. Caps are pitched to throw water toward the roof side.

  4. Membrane and Flashing

    The new sheet runs up each wall under counter-flashing set to the finished roof height and above the drift line. Inside corners get pre-formed pieces so the laps stay out of the corner.

  5. Water-Test the Walls

    Suspect joints are tested with a hose before closeout, and the photos go in your building file. The coping joints are photographed before and after.

Other Towns We Cover Near East Stroudsburg

Own another building nearby? We also install roofs in these towns. Somewhere else entirely? call us or send us a message.

  1. Easton

    Home Base

    Home base: river warehouses, plants, and brick commercial blocks.

  2. Morrisville

    Warehouse reroofs planned around stored goods and docks.

  3. Wilson

    Shops and plants with rooftop units raised for new insulation.

  4. Clifton Heights

    Retail strips reroofed one storefront at a time.

  5. Folcroft

    Industrial properties with several roofs on one lot.

Commercial Roofing Questions From East Stroudsburg Owners

What owners of parapet buildings here ask most.

Can a New Roof Leave Old Coping in Place?

Defective coping belongs in the reroof plan, because water through it lands above the new flashing. We check the joints and attachment along the whole perimeter. A new membrane leaves that wall route open if the cap stays as it is.

What Does Commercial Roofing for East Stroudsburg Businesses Cover?

The field membrane, insulation, drains, and every curb, plus the walls: coping or caps, counter-flashing, and the joints where roof meets masonry.

Is There East Stroudsburg Commercial Roofing Near Me for Storefronts?

Yes. Storefront blocks with short parapets get the same wall-and-roof inspection as larger buildings, sized to the roof.

Why Hire a Commercial Roofing Contractor Near East Stroudsburg for Wall Work?

Because the roof and the parapet have to be planned together. A roofer who handles both sets the cap, flashing, and membrane heights so they work as one edge.

Do You Need a Mason for Stone Coping?

Sometimes. Metal coping we replace ourselves; stone and terra-cotta caps with failed mortar or anchors are reset by a mason, scheduled before the membrane goes up the wall.

How Do You Tell a Wall Leak From a Roof Leak?

By testing in order. We flood a short stretch of roof near the stain first, then wet the coping joints above it with a hose, watching inside each time. Whichever test brings water through shows the entry point, and the scope names it.

Can the Coping Be Done Later Than the Roof?

It can, but it costs more. Flashing installed now has to be opened again when the coping is redone, and water through the old caps keeps wetting the new edge in the meantime. We price the coping with the roof so the two can be done in one pass.

What Happens to Old Counter-Flashing in the Mortar?

Loose or rusted reglet flashing is removed, the mortar joint is cleaned or cut, and new counter-flashing is set and sealed at the height the new roof needs. Where masonry is too soft to hold it, a surface-mounted bar is used instead and noted in the scope.

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Hire an East Stroudsburg Commercial Roofing Contractor

Send the address and tell us which walls show water. We will inspect the coping and roof together and write one scope.

Call Us (484) 978-7949