BMW of Loveland — Commercial EPDM Leak Detection and Repair, Loveland, CO

Project Overview

• Location: Loveland, CO
• Building Type: Auto dealership — showroom and service facility
• Size: Multiple repair locations across the roof
• Roofing System: Versico VersiGard EPDM repair system
• Client: BMW of Loveland (Elway Dealerships)
• Completed: May 2026
• Manufacturer: Versico

Roof Condition

BMW of Loveland, part of the Elway Dealerships group, had recurring leaks in its EPDM roof that previous attempts had not resolved. Rhino Roofing LLC was brought in to find the actual sources and fix them properly. Rather than patching the spot above the stain and hoping, the crew performed a systematic inspection of the full roof area — every seam, T-joint, penetration, and drain — and found multiple membrane punctures and a drain bowl whose seal had failed. All were repaired with manufacturer-matched Versico EPDM components.

• Multiple small punctures in the EPDM field membrane
• Open T-joint seams allowing water under the membrane
• Drain bowl seal failed, letting water around the drain rather than into it
• Water traveling under the membrane along insulation before appearing on ceilings
• Previous spot repairs had missed the real entry points

Evaluation & Approach

The EPDM field membrane was serviceable overall but had several small punctures and open T-joint seams scattered across the roof that were not visible from the leak locations inside the building. Water was traveling under the membrane along the insulation before it showed up on the ceiling, which is why earlier spot repairs had missed the real entry points. One roof drain bowl had lost its seal to the membrane and was letting water around the drain rather than into it.

Why This Approach

• Full-roof systematic inspection finds every entry point on the first visit
• Eliminates the cycle of repeat service calls from missed leak sources
• Versico’s own repair system bonds the way the original membrane was designed to
• Factory-cured patches, cut-off mastic, and lap sealant hold through Colorado freeze-thaw
• Photo documentation gives the facilities team a record for future maintenance planning
• Transparent time-and-materials pricing with materials at cost plus stated markup

Scope of Work

1. Full-Roof Inspection: Walked and inspected the entire roof, probing every field seam, T-joint, flashing, penetration, and drain assembly. Marked and documented every defect with photos for the facilities team.
2. Surface Preparation: Cleaned each repair area with Versico weathered membrane cleaner to remove oxidation and contaminants.
3. Membrane Patching: Primed with Versico V-150 splice primer and installed VersiGard quick-applied T-joint patches over every puncture and open seam.
4. Drain Bowl Repair: Removed the failed drain bowl, cleaned the membrane and drain flange, reinstalled with Versico water cut-off mastic under the clamping ring, and torqued down for a compression seal.
5. Edge Sealing: Applied Versico lap sealant to all patch edges and terminations.

Result

Warranty: Versico manufacturer-matched repair components

• All Leaks Resolved: Every puncture, seam failure, and the drain bowl repaired in a single mobilization
• No Business Disruption: Dealership stayed open throughout the entire repair process
• Photo Documentation: Complete photo record of the roof’s condition provided to the facilities team for future maintenance planning
• Manufacturer-Matched Materials: Versico cleaner, primer, patches, mastic, and sealant bond the way the original membrane was designed to