Duraproof Construction
flat-roofing
commercial
Weehawken, NJ
March 2024

Flat Roof Plywood Decking & Membrane Replacement – Weehawken NJ

Project Overview

Full flat roof decking replacement and new membrane installation on a multi-story commercial building in Weehawken, NJ overlooking the Manhattan skyline. The entire plywood substrate had deteriorated from years of water infiltration. Duraproof removed the failed membrane, replaced all decking, and installed a new high-performance flat roofing system.

Analysis

The existing membrane had failed at multiple seams allowing water to saturate the plywood decking below. Upon removal, large sections of decking showed advanced rot and delamination, making full substrate replacement necessary. The elevated location and exposure to Hudson River winds required extra care in fastening and membrane termination details.

Process

Phase 1: Membrane removal and decking assessment. Phase 2: Full plywood substrate replacement. Phase 3: Membrane installation and heat-welding. Phase 4: Detail work — flashings, penetrations, drains. Phase 5: Final inspection and water test.

Outcome

The building now has a fully replaced structural deck and a seamless heat-welded TPO membrane that meets commercial roofing standards. All interior leaks resolved. 20-year manufacturer warranty and full Duraproof commercial workmanship guarantee.

Project Details

Materials Used

New 3/4" CDX plywood decking, 60-mil TPO membrane, mechanically fastened batten strips, stainless steel plates and fasteners, seam tape and heat-welded seams, metal termination bars, HVAC curb flashings

Methods & Techniques

Full tear-off of old membrane and damaged insulation. Deck inspected and rotted plywood replaced section by section with 3/4" CDX ring-shank fastened. New TPO membrane rolled out and mechanically fastened. Seams heat-welded with hot-air welder. All penetrations, drains, and curbs flashed and sealed per manufacturer specs.

Key Highlights

Full plywood substrate replacement | Heat-welded TPO seams | Hudson River wind exposure detailing | 20-year manufacturer warranty | Commercial-grade installation

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