Specified to the process
Membrane chosen for the exhaust, heat and chemistry the building actually produces, not a default.
Capital planningIndustrial & Manufacturing Roofing, at a glance
Industrial roofs carry heavy mechanical loads, process exhaust and equipment that cannot stop running. John Beal Roofing works around production schedules, isolates work areas, and phases large decks so the plant never shuts down for the roof. Call (314) 429-6000.
What we look at on a industrial roof
- Membrane selection for solvent, grease and process-heat exposure
- Exhaust stack and equipment curb detail on a working roof
- Bay-by-bay phasing around continuous production
- Hot work permits, fire watch and shutdown coordination
How We Work It
Built Around Your Operation
Sequenced around the line
Bay-by-bay phasing so production keeps running through the project.
Hot work handled
Permits, fire watch and shutdown coordination arranged before crews mobilize.
Storm damage claims
On Site
Roofing Over A Running Process
Industrial roofs fail differently because of what the building does. Process exhaust, solvent vapor, heat loads and grease do not care what the membrane warranty says, and a system specified for an office park will not survive them.
So specification comes first. What is going up the stacks, how hot the deck runs, and where the prevailing discharge lands decide the membrane before anyone talks price.
The second constraint is uptime. Production rarely stops for a roof, so work gets sequenced bay by bay around the line, with hot work permits and shutdown coordination handled in advance.
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Common Questions
Can you work after hours or on weekends?
Yes, and on industrial buildings that is usually the only way. We work planned shutdowns and off-shift windows.
How do you protect what is underneath?
We isolate the work area, protect rooftop intakes, and coordinate so fumes and debris do not get pulled into the building.
Do you handle the rooftop mechanical units?
We coordinate lifts and disconnects with your mechanical contractor and rebuild the curbs and flashings around every stack and unit.
What is the lead time on a project this size?
It depends on the system and material availability. On specified industrial membranes lead times run longer, and we tell you that at scope.
Do you offer maintenance after the install?
Yes. Twice-yearly inspections with drains cleared and exhaust-area membrane checked, which is where process roofs degrade first.
Free Roof Evaluation
Tell us about the facility and a dispatcher will call to schedule.