As cities and towns continually age, so do their
commercial roofing structures. But while most governments allocate
money for structure and roofing upgrades, many businesses are
slow to do so.
As cities and towns continually age, so do their commercial
roofing structures. But while most governments allocate money
for structure and roofing upgrades, many businesses are slow
to do so.
It is the CEO’s job to squeeze every dollar out of every
asset in order to maximize profits. But when that asset is your
commercial building’s roof, and a failure of that asset
can cost way more in damages and time than the malfunction of
a piece of machinery, you need to be cautious of how much squeezing
you put on its performance.
Most commercial roofs last for decades. The only way you’ll
know the status of your commercial roof is by inspecting it
at least twice a year, in the spring and fall. This is the best
time to inspect because foot traffic on your roof in very cold
or very hot weather can cause damage.
Start with the inside of your business. Go through every space
and look for water spots on the ceilings and walls. And remember,
there is no harmless watermark. You need to figure out where
the dripping is coming from. If it’s a roof problem, that
small watermark could eventually lead to dry rot, mold or pest
infestation. Better to fix this small problem now, before it
becomes a budget busting problem.
Inspect the roof up close. This will provide you the opportunity
to clean your roof drains of any debris (leaves, twigs) that
could plug your roof drains. Standing, heavy water is a roof’s
worst enemy. Inspect your roof after severe weather or storms.
It is important to understand that roofs do not wear uniformly
because certain areas may be affected more severely than others
due to trees, hills, and other buildings. Look closely at how
your roof is being impacted by the elements. Repairing the worn
areas is the key to a long roof life.
Most likely you have equipment secured to your rooftop –
HVAC equipment, ventilation piping, exhaust fans and vents.
Check closely to make sure these items are secured well and
that there are no signs of separation, which will cause leaking.
Don’t assume that the installers did a perfect job. Monitor
these items during your inspections.
If you hire someone to install an antenna, satellite dish or
other mechanical equipment, your first call should be to your
commercial roofing contractor. Most likely your roof is under
warranty and any major work done to your roof could jeopardize
that warranty if problems occurred.
If a roofing accident happened in the middle of the night,
do you have procedures in place of what to do and who to call?
Does everyone in your organization know the right thing to do
and have access to the numbers they should call? In a roofing
accident, every minute could mean millions of dollars of equipment
and supply damage. Have a plan in place and make sure everyone
knows it.
Maintain diligent records of your roof inspections. These
inspections and their documentation will help your commercial
roof achieve a long-term service life.
If you are in the market for a commercial
roofing company, here are some key points to consider:
• Proficiency at many types of commercial roofing such
as Single Ply, BUR and Modified, Architectural Sheet Metal,
Foam, Coatings and more.
• A variety of commercial clients such as government,
educational institutions, military, industrial and commercial.
• A Performance Bond of $500,000 or higher.
• A proven track record for high quality work, management,
and safety.
• Expertise at various commercial roofing jobs such as
new roofs, re-roofs or roof restorations.
• An attractive warranty program that says “we stand
by our work because we’re great.”
• Licensed and Insured.
• A multi-generation commercial roofing company which
is deep with industry knowledge and roofing know-how. These
companies have seen it all and know how to handle it.
• A drive to stay current on what’s new in the commercial
roofing industry.
• Regional expertise. If you live in a region that experiences
hurricane, tornadoes or other violent storms, make sure your
commercial roofing company has experience with these type of
roofing systems. A roofer that only knows fair weather regions
is not wise to the roofing needs of regions that experience
extreme weather.
Read what our customers have to say about our
work and service.
Timothy G. in Chesapeake, VA
Project: Renovate or Repair a Home
All Area Roofing was very responsive to my project needs. Dave answered
all of my questions to provide me a level of comfort in hiring their services.
I would definitely go with this company for any future work needed. Choosing
several words to describe them would be timely, efficient, courteous,
professional, quality workmanship.
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