Many facility managers follow the run-to-failure “don’t fix it unless it’s broken” roof maintenance plan, which ends up costing them more in the long run. Practicing proactive roof maintenance is gaining in popularity because it has proven to be more cost-effective over time and allows for a much longer lifespan for commercial roofs. Proactive roof […]
Test your knowledge of roofing defects and damage. Let’s say you’re walking the roof doing a quick inspection, which we recommend following any major weather event, and you spot one or more of the following types of damage. How would you describe to your roofing contractor what you saw? Let’s see how many you can […]
We all know the importance of roof inspections, but we all like to save money whenever and wherever we can. Many of today’s facility managers are very experienced and have “seen it all” when it comes to building exterior maintenance, so it may naturally beg the question. Can I just do the roof inspections myself? […]
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Roofs may seem like an afterthought (every building has one, right?), but roof maintenance is critical to protecting not just customers and employees but also merchandise and other contents inside your facility. Roofs also maintain facility integrity, which is why investments in new roofs and roof maintenance are a major factor in all FM budgets.
You want the resources and experience of a large-scale, national roofing company as well as the responsiveness and local commitment of one nearby. That’s why a local-national roofing company may be the formula for success for facility managers.
Anthony Vross, co-owner of Simon Roofing, was recently featured in the “Commercial Roofing: The New Norm” podcast as part of the Facility Focus Forum series. Anthony joins host Rob Vaughn to discuss how to save on roofing expenses and how the commercial roofing industry is evolving. He also covers how to identify a roof leak, what to look for in a commercial roof warranty and navigating roof asset management in 2020.
Roofing costs can make up the majority of a building’s exterior maintenance budget. For investors in REITs or property management companies, the “roof maintenance expense” line item can make or break an annual budget.
Many facility managers are getting back on a roof maintenance schedule after having recently been closed or open with skeleton crews. Even with so much these days being described as “the new normal”, some things haven’t changed a bit. For instance, proactive roof maintenance still offers many benefits. Top Recommendations for Safe, Proactive Roof Maintenance If you’re looking for ways to extend the watertight life of your commercial roof: Inspect from the inside-out. First […]