07/13/2026
Seattle homes and water damage — it’s only a matter of when, not if 🌧️
This rooftop deck had been leaking for a while. When we pulled up the old surface, we found exactly what we expected — a cracked, deteriorating bitumen membrane and water-damaged plywood underneath.
The fix: a full torch-down membrane replacement. We removed the old failed layer, replaced the damaged decking, and installed a new torch-applied bitumen membrane — the right waterproofing solution for a flat roof deck in the Pacific Northwest.
Here’s what most homeowners don’t know:
👉 Flat roofs and roof decks need torch-down or equivalent membranes — regular roofing materials won’t cut it.
👉 A slow leak always looks small from the inside. Outside it’s usually a bigger story.
👉 Water-damaged plywood under your deck means the leak has been going on longer than you think.
👉 Catching it early saves thousands. Waiting costs more.
If you have a rooftop deck — when was the last time someone looked at what’s underneath? 👇
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