If you knew the exact year your commercial roof would fail, what – if anything – would you do to prevent it from happening?
Looking for ways to fix and address problems BEFORE they occur is the most cost-effective mindset to employ. Simply speaking it’s called managing your roof assets – or asset management.
Facility managers can benefit from knowing what a professional roofing contractor is going to be looking at – and looking for – when they’re on your roof performing an inspection. Over time, you can learn to detect problem areas starting to form. And maybe even what to do about them.
Most evaluations start with CAD drawings based on aerial photographs. This streamlines field inspection since the technician will then only need to verify the information.
We can sum up the importance of timely action on roof leaks in two words – consequential damage.
Water entering your building does way more than deteriorate the external components of the roof system. It even does more than shorten the lifespan of the roof itself. It can wreak havoc on your building’s interior, adding exponential costs and losses.
Test your knowledge: Do this, not that for cold weather commercial roof success Don’t believe the groundhog hype. Those of us in cold weather climates know the drill. We’re likely to see snow well into March and April.
With that in mind, it’s not too late for an interactive quiz to test your cold weather roof maintenance knowledge.
It’s a new year. A new beginning. A time to set new goals. Why not consider a roofing-related resolution this year? Here are a few suggestions to help facility managers stay on top of things in 2019 relative to commercial roofing assets.
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When it comes to maintaining your commercial roof, don’t be afraid. Just by routinely inspecting it and proactively repairing it, you can avoid these scary outcomes:
METAL ROOF RESTORATION CASE STUDY:
The Situation: Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. was experiencing roof issues on its corporate headquarters and they were looking into roof replacement options. A major concern with a traditional metal roof replacement was the noise from invasive fasteners being punched into the roof, which could cause disruption to both everyday work and executive meetings held within the building.
You’ve probably heard us preach this in the past – but this phrase still holds true today! Not all commercial roofs need to be replaced. In fact, studies* show as many as 85% of roofs are replaced unnecessarily due to poor information. For a persistent, leaky roof that seems to be stuck in the leak-repair-leak-repair […]
Roof leaks can be frustrating, damaging, unsafe and costly to any facility, especially when not resolved in a timely manner. Some common issues that cause commercial roof leaks include membrane failures, drains and gutter issues, ponding water, and flashings. Below are 8 tips to help prevent roof leaks from hanging over your head: Ensure your […]