Malibu, CA — September 12, 2025 — When wind-driven embers from January’s wildfires peppered the roof of Malibu City Hall, they left damage too small to spot and too serious to ignore. As winter rains followed, water slipped between roof layers and pooled, creating a hidden “water-bed” that threatened the building’s interior and day-to-day city services.
Guardian Roofs was called in before the situation escalated. Within hours, the team mapped the trapped water and executed a mitigation plan designed to protect the building first: crews used submersible pumps and gravity drainage to move water out through existing roof drains before any tear-off began. That sequence kept moisture out of occupied spaces and allowed city operations to continue.
With the roof system safely dried, Guardian Roofs performed a full tear-off down to the plywood substrate and installed a new, energy-efficient GAF EverGuard® 60-mil TPO roof. To solve the root cause of ponding, the scope of work included adding tapered polyiso insulation that creates positive drainage across the surface, an upgrade aimed at preventing future standing water and extending service life.
“This project is a great example of how our team handles emergency response and complex roofing challenges,” said Steve Sudduth, Owner of Guardian Roofs. “We’re proud to have helped protect Malibu City Hall and provide a roofing system that will serve the city for decades.”
City officials approved the work, which was completed on time and within budget.
Technical Notes: GAF EverGuard® 60-mil TPO
- Cool-roof performance: CRRC-rated, Title 24-compliant white surface that can help reduce cooling loads in sunny climates.
- Durability: Proven long-term heat and UV resistance; part of a system with published guarantees for qualifying assemblies.
- Guarantees: Eligible for GAF commercial guarantees—including Diamond Pledge™ NDL—for qualifying systems installed to GAF requirements by certified commercial contractors.
About Guardian Roofs
Guardian Roofs is a premier Southern California roofing contractor with more than 40 years of experience serving residential, commercial, and municipal clients. Recognized for craftsmanship and reliability, Guardian Roofs holds top manufacturer credentials and a track record of completing complex projects safely and on schedule.
