The best course of action is to put your commercial roofing maintenance into the hands of an experienced roofing professional. However, it pays to understand those roofing condition items that should be inspected when this task is being done so that you can ask pertinent questions about each of the tasks. It is recommended that you have your commercial roofing inspected at least twice a year, but also immediately after severe weather. Here is a checklist of areas that should be checked and what to look for when completing a commercial roofing maintenance inspection:
- Observe interior walls for water damage and conduct a moisture test
- Look at the roofing material for signs of wear, such as chalking or fading
- Observe ceiling of top floor for any signs of water or moisture
- Remove any debris, algae or other detrimental materials from the roof
- Check all roof intrusions, such as vents, chimneys, HVAC equipment, and skylights
- Check for damage due to vandalism
- Check for any penetrations and patch those found
- Observe condition of roof edge and drip edge, replace if necessary
- Check expansion joints and lap joints
- Check gutters, downspouts, and other drainage systems, cleaning them out as necessary
- Observe the firmness of the substrate
- Check for granular loss, blisters, membrane condition, lose shingles, damaged seams between metal panels, and other indications of a problem specific to your type of roof
- Determine if roof needs resealing or replaced
Many conditions that present themselves during commercial roofing maintenance are far less costly to resolve when caught early, so it makes sense to stay on top of this important task. You can’t have it done too often, only too seldom, so call today to schedule an appointment.
