Parapets are an architectural feature that originated centuries ago. They serve both practical and aesthetic purposes and are low protective walls or barriers at the edge of a roof, balcony, or terrace. They extend above the roofline and are usually found on commercial buildings but can be on residential properties.

At Standard Roofing & Restoration, our process for parapet installation is streamlined and efficient.

1. We start with a thorough site inspection to understand your specific needs.
2. Our team then designs a custom parapet solution, paying attention to your property’s aesthetic and safety requirements.
3. Next, our team will install the new roofing with precision and care.
4. We wrap it up with a complete site clean-up, leaving you with a functional, aesthetically pleasing solution.

Parapets create a safety barrier that helps prevent accidents, especially falls, during roof maintenance or inspections. This is more important for commercial buildings where roof access is more common.

In the event of a fire, parapets can act as a fire barrier. They can potentially prevent or slow down the spread of fire to buildings next to the one on fire by blocking embers and flames.

Parapets can also influence wind loads on a roof. They can help manage wind flow by reducing uplift forces that can damage roofs during hard storms.

Parapets can help with water drainage and prevent water from overflowing which might cause more damage.