The Dangers of Ignoring Commercial Roof Maintenance

Nov 22,2018

It’s not always easy to stay on top of everything, and commercial roof maintenance is no exception. It can seem like a chore and extra expense, especially when there doesn’t appear to be anything wrong with the roofing system. However, routine maintenance and minor repair has one main advantage: It prevents more expensive work down the road. Regular maintenance and minor repair can prevent a wide variety of issues that will be impossible to ignore including:

Increased Energy Bill

If you are noticing an upward trend in your utility bills it may be time to call your commercial roofing contractor to inspect the surface of your roofing system. Damages, oftentimes caused by weather, can result in holes. These holes will let water in when it’s raining and air in all other times. This will increase the cost of energy bills as heating and cooling will no longer be effective.

Leaks

A commercial roofing system that is leaking is a sure sign that the roof should be repaired immediately. Water damage can wreck havoc on not only the roofing system, but the structure itself, including the interior.  Leaks only get worse, so as soon as you notice any sign of leaking, including water marks on walls inside, call a roofing contractor.

Over time leaks can turn into severe water damage including mold and destroying the insulation in the ceiling. Holes in the roof have even led to animal and pest infestation. It’s critical to the functionality of the roofing system to have minor leaks repaired to avoid serious work and inconvenience down the line.

Property Value

Your commercial building is an investment, and you always want to keep it in optimal condition on the chance you decide to sell. Buyers will definitely have any commercial roofing system inspected if they are interested in the property, and a roof which is in good condition will be very attractive to an investor. Even if you are not considering selling anytime soon, keeping the property value as high as possible also maintains the standard of the area and ensures that if you do sell, it will be for the best price possible.

Safety Issues

If your commercial building has workers, the safety of the roofing system should be of utmost concern. It is not unusual to hear of warehouse roofs collapsing due to leaks that were neglected for months. When a commercial building has employees, especially working around the clock, the building needs to be safe to ensure workers are not in harm’s way. This can be a very serious liability issue. Not to mention lives and families at risk, who can be seriously affected as a result of ignoring roof issues.

If you are concerned about roofing issues, or would like to speak with a commercial roofing contractor about booking an inspection or repair, contact our professional roofing experts at Royal Roofing Ltd. We are your partners in maintaining commercial roofs and offer competitive rates for high quality workmanship, products and service.