Tips to maintain your roof and extend it’s life
Let’s envision for a moment you’re living the dream of every business owner in the United States: Your business is thriving. Every day, a lot of people from your city walk through the doors of your establishment, they tell you how incredible the products and services you offer are, and they decide to buy what you’re selling and hire you to handle their next project. For the last couple of years, everything has been running smoothly.
One day, out of the blue, your employees start complaining about the unusually hot weather inside your store. A couple of customers are in one of the aisles and a few drops of water fall from the ceiling directly into their heads and they leave dissatisfied. This keeps happening over the next few days. Two weeks go by and when you look up, you notice water stains on your roof. You wonder if the dream is coming to an end… Maybe that is a little bit drastic. What it means is that it’s time to call someone for a roof inspection.
In reality, preventing such scenarios is much easier. Ensuring that your business is a safe comfortable space is just a matter of having someone to handle commercial roof maintenance for you.
At Sustainable Living Builders, we would like to share with you five things you can do to expand your roof’s lifespan, ensure the safety of everyone who visits your business, and make sure that it will continue operating as successfully as you want:
- Schedule regular inspections
To ensure the roof of your business is in good condition and extends its lifespan, we recommend you schedule a visit from a professional roof contractor at least twice a year to make sure that it doesn’t have any unexpected issues or damages like leaks or cracks. Take into consideration that the frequency with which an inspection is carried out varies depending on the condition and age of your roof.
- Keep your roof clean
More often than not leakages form due to the presence of debris and dirt that piles up on your roof without you noticing. The accumulation of these residues along with the presence of rain or wind causes blockage in your gutters and prevents water from running its course. Having a team of professionals who can perform cleaning duties with safety equipment will ensure your roof doesn’t start forming cracks and leaks and your gutters are functioning properly.
- Repair your roof’s surface
Commercial roof maintenance can also help you identify the presence of minor damages that can become greater issues if left unattended. Your roof may have small holes, membrane blisters, or punctures that form due to moisture and high temperatures, which can expose your property to rain and debris and cause safety hazards that can endanger your property and the safety of your customers and employees.
- Make it energy-efficient
If your roof’s protective coatings have worn off, you will be noticing leaks and experiencing hotter temperatures on your property which leads to repair and higher cooling costs for the building. Applying protective coatings and sealing will make your space energy-efficient. Speaking of highly energy-efficient buildings, you can also contemplate the possibility of installing a solar energy system on your roof that subministers electricity, greatly reducing your expenses in the long run and your carbon footprint.
- Have a trusted partner for emergencies
Commercial roof maintenance guarantees that your business is safe, comfortable, and operating to its fullest potential. Professional roofing contractors can help you with the tasks of inspection, repairs, and even replacement if need be to ensure your roof is free from any damage in the future. Nevertheless, having a trusted partner who can offer you prompt repair services in case of weather events, accidents, or other unforeseen damage will most definitely give you peace of mind and have your business operating normally in no time.
At Sustainable Living Builders in Santa Rosa California, we know that commercial roof maintenance is integral to keeping your business safe and running efficiently. By regularly inspecting and repairing your roof, you can save money over time, extend the life of your roof, be more environmentally friendly, and identify problems early. We’re here to help you with any issues you may have right now or anytime!