Why November
Roof detail repair is a dry-weather job — the only window is before the season starts, and in UAE the season means December.
The Checklist
- Gutters & outlets: leaves/renovations debris clear, outlets flowing, joints not weeping. Full gutter method on this page.
- Metal laps: end-laps showing sealant shrinkage or daylight — see the lap page for what failing looks like.
- Skylights: flank/seal integrity above stairwells and atriums — learn the failure pattern on the skylight page.
- Terrace joints: tile grout lines at parapets/thresholds already discoloured — see terrace details.
- Penetrations: pipe/duct throats and prior patch blobs — treat honestly or book the metal survey.
- Interior ceiling stains: photograph now! Winter comparisons separate one-off events from active paths — start detection from these photos.
If Checks Fail
The sequence is one survey visit (detection, written diagnosis) then a fixed scope executed in November days — before water arrives. The industrial option also exists for shed owners: same phased live-site method.
