It’s time to do the math. Replacing a commercial roof is not a small expenditure, often costing over six figures. And, it’s clear that while your roof can have a long lifespan, it will not last forever. Commercial building owners and property managers must plan and budget carefully years in advance for the prospect of a commercial roof replacement. One of the easiest ways to extend the useful life of an existing roof is to regularly perform routine commercial roof maintenance. By following an intentional strategy geared toward knowing a roof’s condition at any given time, you can reduce the likelihood of an unpleasant surprise.
4 Issues That Can Be Avoided With Regular Commercial Roof Maintenance
1. Drainage Problems
Clogged gutters, drains, or downspouts are one of the leading causes of commercial roof leaks. Identifying a potential drainage issue before it “gets out of hand” protects the building owner from a catastrophic situation. A routine roof check by a trained professional can pinpoint drainage challenges that would be virtually impossible for a building owner or property manager to detect from the ground level.
2. Standing Water
If a roof was improperly designed or installed, ponding water can become an issue. Similarly, if the roof surface has settled over time, particular areas will be susceptible to water collecting. Because the typical commercial roof is flat, the average building owner may find it more difficult to tell if standing water is occurring. The underlying roof material is highly susceptible to early degradation wherever water accumulates.
3. Roof Leaks
It only takes the tiniest sliver of space for moisture to find an entrance through the roofing surface into the sublayers and, eventually, the building’s interior spaces. Once water impinges on the roof’s outer layer, the risk of moisture damage multiplies. Avoiding small leaks turning into big problems is essential to a building’s well-being. Frequent commercial roof maintenance includes checking the roof for signs of actual or potential roof leaks.
4. Surface Damage
A properly credentialed roofing professional can easily detect cracks, punctures, tears, and other signs of damage to the roof’s outer layer. Many times, these fissures are “tiny.” However, it does not take much for problems to form. Sourcing issues created by outside elements (including rain, snow, ice, hail, sun exposure, and debris) enables the building owner to decide the next steps, usually before roof replacement is needed.
Choosing A Knowledgeable Expert For Routine Commercial Roof Maintenance
If you own a business in or around Lancaster, PA, contact Moser Roofing Solutions for your commercial roof maintenance needs. We develop customized roof maintenance plans through our “Roof Guardian Program” to help building owners and property managers address roofing issues and know the condition of their roofing systems at any given time.
