Leaky Roof? Prevent Through Roof Inspections and Surveys
It is estimated that up to 40 percent of all commercial roofs will develop leaks within the first year of service. The average life span of these roofs is seven to ten years, but they can last as long as twenty years (or more) if they are correctly installed and property maintained. Commercial roof maintenance is a vital part of keeping your property investment performing for you. Here are a few tips to prevent that leaky roof.
1. Far too often, the cause of a roof failure is
the absence of proper maintenance and inspection. Periodic inspections and
routine maintenance to correct deficient conditions can significantly increase
the long term service life of any roof system. A regularly scheduled
maintenance program will avoid expensive emergency costs that can arise without
maintenance.
2. Use traditional roof inspection methods of
grid type contact search (capacitance testing) that involves drilling holes
(core sampling) in the roof membrane.
3. Make sure that you get a written report that includes
images and digital photos of each “anomaly” or fault found during our visit. In
addition, have each suspect anomaly marked on the roof so it can be easily
assessed and/or repaired. You should have access to any and all work, maintenance
inspections and billings for your properties.
4. Also you must remember that the warranty that you paid for is only good if you properly perform the maintenance requirements of the manufacturer’s warranty. The roof has to be maintained by a roofer that is qualified by the manufacture.
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