Commercial buildings more than likely make up the largest part of your portfolio. A well-maintained building can significantly uphold your property value and ROI. The most often overlooked part of your portfolio is your commercial roof. They are your buildings’ first line of defense against the elements. A worn out roof can greatly impact long term performance and protection of your commercial building. If you have a commercial building in Nashville, TN, call Glick Roofing Systems, at 615-265-0598 to get expert commercial roof repairs.
Causes of Common Commercial Roof Repairs
Commercial roofs can have many different causes and problems than residential roofing systems. With many commercial roofs being very large, and the slope as well common materials used, many differences can come up including:
Leaks and water infiltration. Flat or low-sloped roofs, which most commercial buildings employ, do not drain water as consistently as steep slope roofs when drains fail or get furred up. Standing water tripping hazards. Water can accumulate, especially when drains back up.
Puncture of the membrane. Roofs covered in TPO (Thermoplastic Olefin) or EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) could be in the sights of UV rays attacking it, or simply because it is weathered, or the installation is poor, or someone on it before you walked on it or dropped something heavy on it.
Cracks and punctures. Maintenance workers walking on the roof or installing HVAC systems can create or reveal cracks and punctures that allow water infiltration or damage to insulation.
Poor insulation. Poor insulation in the attic means poor insulation of the whole roofing system and will unnecessarily increase heating and cooling expenses. Thus, it is recommended that poor insulation should be replaced immediately.
Choosing the Right Commercial Roofing Contractor
Another key aspect of roof maintaining is that, once problems are detected, is choosing the right commercial roofing contractor.
Look for the following qualifications when selecting a roofing contractor:
Experience and specialization. You want to pick the contractor over the generalist, and have that contractor specialize in either TPO, EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) or modified bitumen roofs, so he is familiar with the quirks of the commercial roof.
Licensed and insurance. Make sure that the contractor is licensed. Check that the contractor’s insurance includes sufficient liability and property damage coverage to pay for repairs if someone is injured or the building is damaged during repairs.
Get references. Before choosing a commercial roofing partner, make sure to ask for references from previous customers, and consider online reviews to get a broad sense of the contractor’s dependability and quality.
Warranty. A legitimate contractor should provide a warranty program so that you know you’re covered in case of an issue with the repair.
Value of Preventative Maintenance
Maintenance includes checking the roof routinely for unexpected damage and make sure the drains are clean. Also to keep your roof performing at its best, you shouldn’t wait to take care of the small areas of repair because if you don’t fix it right away the small problem can get big problem.
Expert Commercial Roof Repairs
Maintain your commercial roof in the best shape possible with commercial roof repairs from the experts at Glick Roofing Systems. Call today, 615-265-0598, for a consultation with our experts.