08/17/2026
THE STORM IS OVER. BUT DID YOUR ROOF’S FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE HOLD?
On a commercial flat roof, one of the most critical areas after high winds is the perimeter edge metal.
Why? The roof edge is a critical first line of defense against wind. If edge metal loosens, bends, or pulls away, the roof perimeter can become exposed to wind forces that can get beneath the roofing system and increase the risk of further damage.
That’s also why properly engineered edge metal matters. Commercial roofing specifications often call for perimeter systems tested to ANSI/SPRI ES-1 requirements, which evaluate roof-edge systems for wind resistance.
There’s a major difference between an engineered, tested perimeter system and edge metal that was simply hastily fabricated in a shop, thrown in the truck, and installed without documented performance criteria. Your commercial roof edge is too important for guesswork.
The good news? Finding a compromised roof edge now may give you the opportunity to address it before the next wind event turns a perimeter problem into a much larger roofing problem.
After the recent storms, don’t just look for leaks.
Look at your roof’s first line of defense.
Frontier Contractors can inspect the perimeter edge metal and other critical roof areas, identify damage or vulnerabilities, and help determine the right next step.
Protect your roof. Protect your building. Be ready before the next storm.
📞 Call Frontier Contractors today at 412-927-1104 to schedule your post-storm commercial roof evaluation.
