Warehouse and Distribution Center Roofing in San Antonio and Austin

Warehouse and Distribution Center Roofing in San Antonio and Austin

We retrofit, recover, reclad and coat warehouse and distribution roofs in San Antonio and Austin, from older metal buildings along I-35 and I-10 to large distribution centers on the SH 130 corridor. Stock, loading operations and truck access are part of the plan from the first visit.

Tell us where water is appearing and what is stored below it. We relate each leak to the roof area above, protect the stock while we survey, and recommend the project that ends the leaks instead of another round of patching.

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Leaks above stored goods

A stain inside may be some distance from the entry point on the roof. We look at the covering, seams, drainage and nearby equipment connections rather than assuming the last patch marks the source.

When patching a warehouse roof stops working

On a large warehouse roof, leaks at laps, fasteners and skylights rarely stay in one place. Once they are spread across the roof, a patch only moves the leak to the next weak detail. That is the point to price a metal roof retrofit over the existing roof, or a TPO recover on a low-slope building.

Coating before retrofit or replacement

Where the metal is still sound and the trouble is rust at laps, fasteners and cut edges, a protective coating keeps the roof in service. Widespread corrosion, wet insulation or failing attachments point to a retrofit or new panels instead. We explain what each option leaves in place.

Warehouse roofing work we can help with

Metal roof retrofit

A new metal roof goes on sub-purlins over the old one, with room for insulation and no tear-off above the racking.

TPO roofing

New TPO, TPO replacement or a TPO recover for low-slope distribution roofs, with the membrane attached to suit wind loads on a large, open building.

R-panel roofs and walls

New R-panel roofs and wall panels, including our own specification R-panel systems, where forklifts and trucks have damaged the cladding or the old roof is past saving.

Insulated metal panels

Kingspan or AWIP insulated metal panels for roofs and walls when a warehouse is converted to conditioned or cold storage.

Coatings, skylights and gutters

Rust and cut-edge treatment and a restoration coating for sound metal, with aging skylights and gutters dealt with in the same project.

Loading docks and delivery routes

Roofing deliveries and lifting need space without blocking essential warehouse movements. We agree where materials can be stored and how vehicles and people will reach the building during the work.

Working above an occupied warehouse

Areas beneath roof openings may need to be cleared or temporarily separated. We discuss work zones with the site team and identify the stock or equipment that needs moving before each area starts.

Planning for a new tenant or lease

A vacant period can provide a useful window for larger roof and cladding work. If a new occupier needs different insulation, equipment or lighting, we can consider those changes while planning the roof refurbishment.

Talk to us about your warehouse

Contact our Bulverde office with the address, current roof concerns and any timing or access restrictions. For warehouses along the I-35 corridor toward Schertz and New Braunfels, see commercial roofing in San Antonio; for distribution buildings around Pflugerville and Round Rock, see commercial roofing in Austin.

Frequently asked questions

Warehouse And Distribution-center Roofing FAQs

Can trucks keep loading while you work on the warehouse roof?

Yes, in most cases. We agree crane positions, material storage and delivery times around the docks and yard, and work the roof in sections so that no dock in use sits below an open roof area.

Our warehouse roof leaks in several places. Should we retrofit or recover it?

Water coming in at laps, fasteners and skylights across the roof usually means the whole roof is worn. A metal warehouse roof with sound structure suits a retrofit on sub-purlins over the old sheets. A low-slope roof with dry insulation suits a TPO recover; wet insulation means a TPO replacement.

How do you protect racking and stock under the roof work?

We plan the work bay by bay with your site team, mark which racking sits under each day's work area, and protect or move stock before that area opens. With a retrofit, the old roof stays in place above the racking until the new one is complete.

Can an uninsulated metal warehouse be insulated as part of the roof work?

Yes. A retrofit creates a cavity between the old roof and the new one, and we fill it with insulation, so less summer heat reaches the space below. For conditioned or cold storage, insulated metal panels are the stronger option.

Should aging skylights be replaced with the roof?

Usually, yes. Old skylights are a common point of water entry and a fall hazard, and replacing them during a retrofit or TPO project causes less disruption than coming back later. We match new skylights to the new roof profile or membrane.

Is TPO a good choice for a large distribution center roof?

Yes, on low-slope roofs. TPO comes in wide sheets with heat-welded seams, its white surface reflects the summer sun, and it can be mechanically fastened to suit wind loads on large open buildings. It also works as a recover over many existing low-slope roofs.

Can damaged wall panels be replaced without reroofing the warehouse?

Yes. We replace R-panel wall sheets damaged by forklifts and trucks on their own, matching profile and color where the panel is still made, and straighten or replace bent girts behind them. Wider wall replacement can also be planned in stages.

When is a coating enough for a warehouse roof?

When the sheets are still solid and the trouble is rust at laps, fasteners and cut edges. We clean, treat the rust and cut edges, replace failed fasteners and apply a restoration coating. If the survey finds holed sheets or wet insulation, a retrofit is the better spend.

Is a vacancy between tenants a good time for warehouse roof work?

Yes. An empty building removes the need to protect stock and lets crews work larger areas at once. It is also the right moment to add the insulation, skylights or wall changes a new occupier will need.

Do you work on warehouses outside central San Antonio and Austin?

Yes. We cover the warehouse corridors around both cities, including I-35 toward New Braunfels and the SH 130 area near Pflugerville. From our Bulverde office, warehouses in San Antonio are usually about half an hour away and Austin distribution buildings about an hour and 20 minutes.

UK refurbishment experience, a Texas office

Refurbishment specialists

Our business grew through roof and cladding refurbishment in the UK. That experience shapes the work we now offer from our Texas office.

Repair what can be retained

We investigate the roof problem and explain what can be repaired, restored or replaced, so you can decide how to invest in the building.

Roofing and cladding together

We can coordinate roof, insulation, wall panel and drainage work, including the connections where separate repairs can leave problems behind.

A plan for your working building

We agree access, work areas and protection with your site team, including any restrictions needed while the roof is opened.

Roofing and cladding systems

Roofing systems and materials for Texas facilities

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1

Tell us about the building

Start with the address and the roof or cladding problem. Photographs are helpful if you already have them.

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Arrange a site visit

We review the affected areas and discuss how you use the building and what you want the work to achieve.

3

Review the quotation

Your quotation explains the proposed repairs or refurbishment, the areas included and the price.

4

Agree the work plan

We discuss timing, access, deliveries and protection with your site contact before work begins.

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Complete the work

We carry out the agreed work and discuss any changes needed if opening the roof reveals additional damage.

6

Handover

We review the completed work and provide the care information and documents included in your project.