One of the responsibilities of a commercial property owner or manager is to make sure that their property receives proper roofing care. In today’s post, local roof contractor Fields Roof Service shares best practices for commercial roof management and maintenance.
Be Proactive
Being reactive with roofing maintenance means not doing anything until signs of roofing failure become apparent – or when a tenant complains about them. The problem with this approach is that signs such as leaks manifest at later stages of roofing failure, which means damage would be extensive and have correspondingly high repair costs.
Taking a proactive approach to roofing maintenance, on the other hand, involves taking precautionary measures, including making sure that roofing maintenance is done on schedule. This approach can be beneficial in the following ways:
- Extended life span. Roofs are expected to last a certain number of years. Poor maintenance can reduce its expected life span and lead to early failure.
- Structural integrity. Moisture damage to the roof can affect the framing and substrate, which can later compromise the roof’s structural integrity. Most causes of moisture damage are preventable through regular inspections and timely repairs.
- Continued business. Roof leaks can disrupt your tenants’ businesses, resulting in downtime, damage to equipment and loss of revenue.
- Continued roofing warranty. Roofing manufacturers count poor maintenance as neglect and can be considered as a reason for voiding warranty coverage.
Work With a Team
It goes without saying that property managers have more than just the roof to think about, which is why tasks such as overseeing roof maintenance should be delegated to your team. It will help make sure that tasks like roofing inspections are done on time and leave you with only the essential tasks like signing off on repair expenses.
Stick to a Schedule
There are two key roofing maintenance tasks to keep in mind: scheduled maintenance performed by your roofing contractor every three to five years and roofing inspections performed by yourself or your staff. Sticking to a schedule will help reduce the risks of missing appointments and ensure timely roofing care.
Fields Roof Service is your leading provider of commercial roofing services. Give us a call at (253) 852-4974 or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment.
