Troy roofs: flat tops, mansards and old brick

Troy grew fast in the 1800s, and much of the city still stands on that era’s buildings. Downtown, Washington Park and Little Italy are lined with brick rowhouses and storefronts, most with flat or low-slope roofs draining behind a parapet or to the rear. Many Victorian buildings combine a mansard roof on the steep sides with a flat roof on top.

That mix means a Troy roof job often involves two very different systems on the same building. We maintain and replace the EPDM or TPO membrane on the flat section and pay close attention to the transition between the flat and steep areas, which is where many older Troy roofs leak.

What we do most in Troy

• Flat roof repair and replacement on rowhouses, storefronts and mixed-use buildings
• Parapet, chimney and wall flashing on brick buildings
• Full roof replacements on single-family homes in Lansingburgh, Sycaway, Eastside and the Frear Park area
• Commercial roofing for businesses and landlords

Rentals, landlords and multifamily buildings

Between RPI, Russell Sage, Hudson Valley Community College and the city’s older multifamily stock, Troy has a lot of rental property. We work with landlords and property managers on repairs and replacements, coordinate access with tenants and keep units watertight at the end of every workday.

Neighborhoods up the hill

Away from downtown, Lansingburgh, Sycaway, Eastside and the neighborhoods around Frear Park have more single-family homes, from older wood-frame houses to postwar Capes and ranches. These roofs deal with the same Capital Region problems as the suburbs: ice dams, worn shingles and flashing that has been caulked instead of replaced. A replacement here is a chance to fix ventilation and add ice and water shield at the eaves.

Historic districts and permits

Parts of central Troy are in historic districts, where exterior changes can require city review before work starts, and most full replacements need a building permit. We check your address before we quote so the estimate and schedule account for it.

Why call us in Troy

We are based across the river in Albany and work in Troy regularly. You get a free written estimate, photos of what we find on your roof, and a crew that cleans up the street and sidewalk when the job is done.

Chimneys and parapets on older brick

Brick chimneys and parapet walls on Troy’s 19th century buildings move and weather differently from the roof around them. Flashing that was simply caulked to the brick lets go after a few freeze-thaw seasons. We cut counter-flashing into the mortar joints where the masonry allows it, so the seal doesn’t depend on sealant.

Neighborhoods we cover

• Downtown
• Washington Park
• Little Italy
• Lansingburgh
• Sycaway
• Eastside
• South Troy
• Frear Park
• Beman Park
• Albia
• Brunswick Road area