The roof is a vital structure of your house. Whatever roof materials are used, the roof can still fail at some point. Roof failing can be premature without proper maintenance. Thus, it’s vital to undergo roof maintenance once a year on your commercial building. A public property needs a well-maintained roof to ensure that those who are passing by or working in the facility are safe. Furthermore, maintaining the roof will also ensure the entire building is in good health.
Advantages of Roof Maintenance
1. Find Design Flaws
Most commercial buildings in the US are older than 30 years. Unfortunately, past building regulations were not the same as the rules we have in place today. The construction industry has evolved. It’s now using new design specifications. New safety precautions were also added. They are put in place to guarantee that the structure is well built and will have a longer lifespan.
If your building is old and was built with improper roof slopes, the flaws can be a burden to you as a property owner. But there’s no need to replace the roof immediately. The roof may be a bit old. However, if it’s well-maintained, its lifespan can be longer than expected.
2. Avoid Pooling Water
Pooling water is a common issue of the old roof. However, it’s also a common flaw in a modern roof. If your commercial building has a flat roof, you should not expect it to be 100% flat. There is still a slight slope for the rainwater to find ways to the drains. Even though tiny spots of water are totally fine, huge puddles of sitting water can be an enemy of your roof. The reason for this is that pooling water can start to deteriorate your roof.
3. Find Gaps in Vents
There should not be any gaps around the flashing. If there are, then it’s a sign that flashing requires an emergency fix. However, if you don’t repair it immediately, the small gaps can worsen and become a huge gaps that can affect the integrity of the roof. During roof maintenance, commercial roofers will check the flashing and other metals on the roof. They can investigate any erosion, separation, and other damages on the roof. If the flashing is damaged, the roof leak can happen at any time.
4. Avoid Expensive Roof Replacement
If a commercial building’s roof isn’t well-maintained, expect it to endure roof issues. And if they are not fixed right away, they can get serious and cause an expensive repair. If the repair isn’t performed immediately, the roof can deteriorate further and it may require a roof replacement to salvage the building.
Prevent Any Issues
Maintaining your roof is vital. Your roofing protects the structure of the building. Without proper roof maintenance, it can deteriorate its integrity. Call Rescue Roofer today to find out more about what jobs are involved in maintaining your roof. When you call us today, you also get a free estimate so you know if the cost meets your budget. Please dial this number to talk to our experts: (888) 290-5525.
