Fixing and Maintaining a Pitch Pocket on Roof
If you've noticed a small metal box surrounding a pipe or a post, you're looking at a pitch pocket on roof systems that usually handles the tricky spots where standard flashing just won't cut it. These little components are incredibly common on flat or low-slope commercial roofs, but they're also one of the most frequent sources of leaks if they aren't looked after. Honestly, they look a bit like a metal tray filled with thick, hardened cake frosting, but their job is much more serious than that. They are designed to create a water-tight seal around irregular penetrations—those awkward things like I-beams, angle irons, or clusters of conduits that stick out of the roof. ...