Owning a commercial building is a huge responsibility. Maintaining the entire building and keeping it in good shape is part of that responsibility. One of the most vital elements of any commercial building is the roof. If a storefront, warehouse, restaurant, or commercial business of any kind has a major roofing problem, it can bring that business to a screeching halt until the problem is fixed. That’s one of the many reasons why preventative maintenance is so important when it comes to commercial roofing. Having preventative maintenance on your roof performed regularly is a savvy idea that any owner of a commercial building should embrace, here’s why.
Roofs Don’t Hold Up Well Without Preventative Maintenance
If you were to compare the roofs from two identical commercial buildings that were absolutely the same save for the fact that one building had preventative maintenance done on their roof and the other building did not, you would find that the former would hold up far better than the latter.
Roofs without preventive maintenance last about 13-15 years & roofs with preventive roof maintenance can last up to 30 years.
How Roofs That Aren’t Proactively Maintained Are Affected By Storms
In areas that experience frequent storms, or hail storms, rooftops really take a beating. Each storm leaves some measure of damage and over time that all of that storm damage builds up into a big and expensive problem. The cost of having a roof entirely replaced verses the cost of repairs and preventative maintenance is insanely high comparatively. That means if you ignore your roof for many years and never have any proactive maintenance done, it will deteriorate much faster than it should, forcing you with the cost of replacing the entire roof when it does.
By replacing your roof every 30 years‚ you could be saving upwards of 50% of the cost instead of replacing it every 13-15 years.
Problems That Occur Without Preventative Maintenance
Roofs that are not proactively maintained have many more problems than roofs that are. Those problems also tend to be more expensive in nature. Out of all the problems that can occur from neglecting to maintain the roof of a commercial building, one of the worst is a leak. A leaking roof is a costly problem to have and to fix as it can wreak havoc by spreading water damage all over the the interior of the building.
If you are open to selling your building in the future, you should know that it won’t fetch a good price if the roof is in bad shape. In some cases, if the roof is damaged enough, a bank won’t sign off on the loan when the damage is discovered in the inspection or the appraisal. A bad roof can be a real deal breaker and set back the sale of your building by a number of months if not years.
In any case, you should get in touch with a skilled contracting outfit like, Premier Group and ask to schedule a roofing evaluation. Once the state of the roof on your building has been professionally evaluated, you can discuss the benefits of committing to a preventative maintenance program.
The roofing experts at Premier Group know how to keep commercial roofing in excellent condition. Even better, they will keep the roof damage free, leaving you with more time to focus on more productive tasks.
Some Roofing Issues Are Difficult To Detect
When thinking about roofing problems most of us think of the really obvious issues like damage after a hail storm or a leak that’s been traced to the roof. While these are both common roof problems, not all such problems are easy to detect which is another reason why it’s a good idea to have preventive maintenance done routinely.
These silent problems are some of the worst problems you could have with a roof because they don’t make themselves known until it’s too late. Many of us detect a leak in the roof somewhat easily, but it’s not always that easy. Some leaks that are more difficult to detect at first cause massive amounts of expensive damage to a building over time. If you start noticing dark spots around the interior of the building, it’s a strong indication that your roof has been leaking for a long time undetected and has inflicted long-term water damage.
Sometimes commercial roofing is damaged by careless workers installing HVAC units, especially when the roof is made out of a thin variety of metal. Regardless of how it happened, the longer it goes unchecked, the more expensive the damage will be in the long run.
A Well-maintained Roof Is A Good Investment
Whether you’re planning to sell your business or commercial building in the future or not, a well-maintained roof is always a good investment. If you do happen to sell, it’ll add value to the property and make the deal easier to close. If you’re not going to sell, you’ll save up to $10,000 every 13 to 15 years as you won’t have to replace your roof for 30 years. Replacing a commercial roof typically costs between $7.00 to $12.00 per square foot. It adds up quick.
Find A Contractor That You Can Trust
Now that you know more about why it’s so important to maintain your roof, it’s time to get serious about preventative maintenance.
The best thing that you can do for yourself and your commercial roof is to get in touch with a reliable roofing contractor that you can trust to perform the necessary maintenance. When you hire a contractor you can trust to keep your roof maintained, you’ll have the confidence in knowing that the job will get done right every time, saving you money and taking a load off your back.
Interested in saving money by investing in preventative maintenance? Call the commercial roofing experts at Premier Group.