Older adobe roofs
Historic adobe homes and buildings around Old Town have thick walls, vigas, canales and roofs that have been redone many times over the decades. Keeping water out of adobe walls is the top priority, because adobe that stays wet erodes from the inside.
What we focus on
- Parapet caps and the tops of adobe walls
- Canales that keep water off the walls
- Leaks around vigas
- Older built-up roofs and multiple roof layers
Historic review
Old Town is a historic zone, and some exterior changes may need city review. Roof work hidden behind parapets is usually less of an issue than visible changes like canales or coping, but it's worth checking before work starts.
Flat roof work in Old Town & Downtown
- Pueblo roof repair and leak repair
- Tar and gravel repair and replacement
- Canales, parapets and leaks around vigas
- Foam roof repair, recoating and new flat roofs
Common questions
Can you work on commercial adobe buildings?
Many of the same repairs apply. Call to talk about the building and the scope.
Why do adobe walls erode at the top?
Water getting past a cracked cap soaks into the adobe. Sealing the cap and keeping canales working protects the wall.