EMERGENCY ROOFING MONTREAL
Repair and installation of green roofs and vegetated roofing
A green roof is first and foremost a waterproof roof, and then a garden. Our roofers handle both: the membrane underneath and the vegetation on top, for buildings across Montreal.
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Why choose Urgence Toiture Montréal
for green roof and vegetated roofing repair and installation
Everything you need to know about green roofs
1What is a green roof?
A vegetated roof is a membrane system covered with a layer of plants growing in a culture medium. It is not simply soil placed on a flat roof: between the structure and the plants, a waterproofing membrane, a protection layer, a root barrier, a drainage layer, a moisture retention layer, a filter fabric, and then the substrate and vegetation are stacked. Each layer has a function, and a single poorly installed layer compromises the entire assembly.
2Extensive or intensive: two different projects
An extensive green roof relies on a thin substrate and low-growing plants, such as sedum, that are resistant to cold and drought. Low weight, low maintenance, and no foot traffic intended. An intensive green roof is a true landscape: thick substrate, shrubs, vegetable gardens, and sometimes urban agriculture. It requires a structure calculated for the load, an irrigation system, and regular maintenance. The choice is rarely made by preference: it is made based on what your building can support.
3Three ways to install it
A built-in system is assembled layer by layer on the job site, including the vegetation. A modular system arrives in trays or containers of pre-grown plants, which are placed on the protection layer. A pre-vegetated system is installed in mats or rolls of vegetation grown off-site. The modular system is the easiest to repair, as trays can be removed to access the membrane; the built-in system offers more design freedom. Our roofers will guide you based on roof access, structure, and budget.
4How a green roof changes a Montreal building
Vegetation absorbs part of the rainwater instead of sending it all at once into the drain, which relieves the network during storms. It also reduces the urban heat island effect: a planted surface does not reflect heat like a black membrane does in July. As a bonus, the membrane is protected from solar radiation and temperature fluctuations, extending its useful life. The downside: weight, watering, and annual maintenance that many insurers require.
5Call on Urgence Toiture Montréal for your vegetated roofing
A leak under a green roof is not located the same way as a leak on an ordinary flat roof: you must know how to open the landscaping, reach the membrane, and close everything back up in order. Our roofers install, repair, and maintain vegetated roofs on the Island of Montreal, from duplexes to commercial buildings. RBQ License 5856-8684-01, emergency line open at night and on weekends. For an estimate, just fill out the form—it's free of charge.
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Why choose Emergency Roofing Montreal?
You benefit from recognized local expertise on the Island of Montreal, rapid intervention in all circumstances, and transparent follow-up from the start to the end of the work. Each project is carried out by certified roofers, in compliance with RBQ standards.
- Competitive and transparent pricing
- A professional team, trained to the latest standards
- Flexible hours tailored to your schedule
- A quick and easy online quote.
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Our roofing services: repair, replacement, and more
- Flat and low-slope roofs: the natural terrain for green roofs, where drainage is controlled layer by layer
- Sloped roofs: vegetation remains possible, but it requires substrate retention devices
Materials we install during a replacement:
1Green Roof
Vegetation placed on a waterproof roof, in pre-grown mats, in trays that can be removed to access the membrane, or assembled layer by layer on-site. Surface area and allowable load determine the rest.
2Elastomeric
Modified bitumen in two welded layers, often the waterproofing membrane that lives beneath the landscaping. It is also the default choice when a green roof is not feasible.
3Single-ply EPDM, TPO, or PVC
Thin membranes in welded or glued strips, widely used under vegetated roofs and protected membrane roofs.
4Metal
For sloped sections that are not being vegetated: lightweight, it allows snow to slide off instead of retaining it.
Our approach: inspection first, intervention second
No two roofs age the same way: pitch, materials, and exposure all change the nature of the problem—and the solution. Our roofers first assess your exact setup to pinpoint the best-suited service. You receive a clear recommendation, tailored to your building and your budget.
For a free estimate, please fill out the online form. Response in less than 24 hours. Available 24/7 on the Island of Montreal and surrounding areas.
EMERGENCY ROOFING MONTREAL
By choosing Urgence Toiture Montréal, you opt for an RBQ-certified team that guarantees reliable and lasting results.
Roof Replacement
Look beyond just another repair.
An endless cycle of repairs often signals a deeper problem. At some point, roof replacement costs less than a series of temporary fixes. The chosen material takes into account your building and Montreal's climate, with installation compliant with RBQ standards at every step.
An endless cycle of repairs often signals a deeper problem. At some point, roof replacement costs less than a series of temporary fixes. The chosen material takes into account your building and Montreal's climate, with installation compliant with RBQ standards at every step.
Roof Repair
Fix the problem before it worsens.
The freezing and thawing of the Quebec winter weaken Montreal roofs, often without being visible at first glance. Blisters, peeling, cracks around penetrations: our roofers trace back to the real cause rather than patching the symptom. The roof repair is then carried out with materials chosen to last over time.
The freezing and thawing of the Quebec winter weaken Montreal roofs, often without being visible at first glance. Blisters, peeling, cracks around penetrations: our roofers trace back to the real cause rather than patching the symptom. The roof repair is then carried out with materials chosen to last over time.
Roof Inspection
A clear report is better than a costly surprise.
Identifying a fragile area before it becomes a structural problem is the whole point of an annual roof inspection. Our roofers examine the membrane, flashings, drains, and junctions. You then receive a detailed report to prioritize work according to your budget.
Identifying a fragile area before it becomes a structural problem is the whole point of an annual roof inspection. Our roofers examine the membrane, flashings, drains, and junctions. You then receive a detailed report to prioritize work according to your budget.
