For a commercial or low-slope roof in the Charleston Lowcountry, the dominant systems are single-ply membranes — TPO and PVC (reflective “cool roofs,” ~15–30 year life) and EPDM — plus modified-bitumen and standing-seam metal (40–60+ years) for longevity....
After a storm hits your Charleston-area roof: (1) stay safe and document the damage from the ground, never from a wet, storm-damaged roof; (2) check the attic for leaks and daylight; (3) have the water stopped with a professionally installed emergency tarp-over, since...
If a storm has damaged your roof in the Charleston area, this guide covers what to do first and in what order, how a South Carolina roof insurance claim pays out, where financing fits, and how to choose a roofer who helps with the claim without crossing the lines...
