Four commercial roof maintenance details you may have overlooked
“What am I missing with my roof repair?”
This can be a common question to consider if you’re a business owner facing potential repair damages. The best approach to owning a commercial building is to install a regular roof maintenance program. Even business owners with a proactive approach to roof maintenance can miss a few important details. Here are four roof maintenance details you may be overlooking during your maintenance program.
1.Report any potential damage at the first opportunity.
A regular roof maintenance program helps identify and repair even the slightest damage to help preserve the life-cycle and strength of your roof. If you notice any damage to your roof, it’s wise to report the damage to a certified roofing contractor, like R&A Contracting. We provide on-site complimentary roof inspections to help you fix minor repairs before they become major headaches.
2. Document all personnel or companies who have accessed your roof for inspections or repairs.
Are you tracking who’s been on your roof? Do you know they have the right liability or worker’s compensation insurance? If you experience a significant incident involving your roof, your insurance company may want to know who may be responsible for any faulty maintenance.
3. Know your roof warranty
Are you still within warranty? Most commercial roof material manufacturers require regular maintenance to maintain warranty. If an insurance claim is processed with evidence that necessary repairs were delayed or neglected, your claim may be denied by your insurance provider.
4. New roofing material prevents the “what if’s” of old roofing material.
Are you using existing material when new material is needed? If there’s any question about the quality of a material, whether it’s previously used or arrived as damaged during a repair job, don’t take the risk! The last thing you want is using questionable material when your roof is vulnerable to greater damage. It’s worth the cost of new materials to provide the peace of mind you need to run your business well.