Commercial Roof Repair
Does Your Business Have a Leaking Roof?
The integrity of your structural investment depends on the quality of its construction. The quality of your structure’s construction depends heavily on the roof that’s covering it. Having a properly installed and adequately maintained commercial roof is important, especially when you have lots of money wrapped up in it. However, it’s not always easy to determine whether or not you need a repair.
5 Signs of a Commercial Roof in Need of Repair
Here is a short list of some of the things you can look for or at to tell if you need commercial roof repair:
- Water Damage or Leaking
Keep your eyes open for the presence of leakage and/or water damage on both the inside and the outside of your roofing system. Signs that there’s a problem might include but are not always limited to the following:
- Discoloration and/or stains around the leak
- Swelling of the wooden components surrounding or comprising the roof
- Foul odors brought on by mold and mildew spores
- Nests and infestations of insects, rodents and/or other pests
- Rotten structural pieces
If you can’t determine whether your structure has incurred water damage or not, call a professional commercial roofing company to come do a survey and estimate.
- Structural Drooping
When your roof needs repair you will start to see many signs that show its lack of structural integrity. One of the most obvious signs is sagging and/or drooping. A roof that sags or droops is not only desperate for a contractor’s touch but it can also be extremely dangerous. In fact, many insurance companies will refuse to cover a building with a roof like that.
- Weathering
Many times, people choose a roofing material based on its aesthetic (appearance). However, years of being exposed to the weather may leave an otherwise appealing roof looking awful. Signs of a weathered commercial roof include discoloration, fading and a general decrease in attractiveness. Contact a repair specialist as soon as possible if you see those kinds of things.
- Cracks and Curls
Find out whether your roof needs fixing by examining it for cracks and curls. Commercial roofing systems are especially notorious for these things. However, cracks in the tar aren’t always obvious from a distance and it’s not safe for the laymen to go up and look. An expert will be able to discovery any existing damage or shrinkage from the sun, weather and other factors as well as formulate the appropriate repair plan to remedy any issue(s).
- Missing Shingles
Roofs with missing shingles are not only unattractive but they’re also unsafe and unable to perform their duties as protectors of the structure. As perhaps the easiest thing to determine, shingle quality and quantity is also one of the least expensive repairs to fix. Get several estimates from different contractors to find the company with best deal.
BONUS: Annually Scheduled Maintenance
Check to see if your commercial roofing system came with an annual maintenance schedule from the installer as part of a warranty.