Professional edge metal repair and perimeter protection to secure your commercial roof and prevent water infiltration.
Edge metal (also called perimeter metal or coping) is the metal flashing installed along the edges of a commercial roof. It serves critical functions: securing the roof membrane at the perimeter, providing a clean finished appearance, and preventing wind uplift that can tear off the entire roof system.
Edge metal failure is one of the most dangerous roof problems because it can lead to complete roof blow-off during high winds. Even minor failures allow water penetration at the roof's most vulnerable point—the edge.
Different edge metal styles have unique vulnerability points
Common on built-up roofs. Holds gravel in place while providing a secure edge. Can rust, become loose, or separate from the roof deck over time.
Installed along roof edges to direct water into gutters. Can bend from ice dams, corrode in coastal areas, or separate from fascia boards.
Metal cap on top of parapet walls. Prone to wind uplift at corners and joints. Fasteners can work loose, allowing the coping to blow off.
Metal flashing that covers the joint between roof and wall. Can rust, separate from the wall, or have failing joints that allow water behind.
We inspect all perimeter edges, coping, and flashing to identify failed sections, loose fasteners, corrosion, and any areas at risk of wind uplift.
We replace damaged or deteriorated edge metal with new, properly sized materials. We use corrosion-resistant metals appropriate for your building.
We ensure all edge metal is properly fastened with appropriate fasteners, including reinforcement at corners and joints where wind stress is highest.
We properly terminate the roof membrane at the edge to prevent wind uplift and water infiltration at the most vulnerable point of your roof.
Damaged edge metal can lead to catastrophic roof failure during storms. Get your perimeter inspected today and protect your building.