Walk Pads Save Roofs — and Costly HVAC Repairs
Here's a question most commercial building owners in Albany County never think to ask: how does your HVAC technician get to the rooftop unit without damaging your roof?
If the answer is "they just walk on it," you may have a problem.
On commercial flat roofs — especially TPO membrane systems — repeated foot traffic from service calls and maintenance can cause serious damage. Every scuff, puncture, and pressure point is a potential leak waiting to happen. That's why rooftop walk pads are one of the most important — and most overlooked — details on a flat roof system.
We've seen the damage firsthand: HVAC equipment with doors blown off because improper rooftop access led to compromised mounting, exposed fasteners, and membrane damage causing interior water intrusion. Walk pads aren't a luxury — they're protection for your entire roof investment.
When Skyway Roofing installs a TPO or flat roof system, walk pads are built into the plan from day one. We map service routes and protect your membrane so HVAC crews can do their jobs without putting your roof at risk.
Is your commercial building due for a spring roof inspection? Let Skyway Roofing take a look before summer storm season hits.
➡ Schedule your inspection at skywayroofinginc.com
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