The cost of commercial roof maintenance may cause some business owners and property managers to put it off until a later day.
Avoiding commercial roof maintenance may seem to help businesses save money in the short term, but the issues stemming from unaddressed roofing problems inevitably lead to more costly problems down the road.
Putting off roof maintenance is a short-sighted solution that could lead to premature roof failure. It is also a high-risk decision that could compromise the safety of your employees and visitors.
Many of these issues are a natural part of exposure to the elements and are largely out of your control as a building manager or business owner. However, you have a great deal of control over how far they are allowed to progress.
When you are proactive with roof problem prevention and set aside the time and budget for regular commercial roof maintenance, you can address many of these repairs before they become more serious.
Roofing is constantly exposed to the elements. In addition to wear-and-tear caused by extreme weather conditions (such as hail, snow and wind), roofing is also susceptible to damage even when the weather is mild.
UV rays from the sun can cause the chemicals within your roofing system to deteriorate. UV rays can damage your roof whether it’s made from a single-ply membrane, modified bitumen or metal.
No one can prevent sun rays from damaging rooftops. While you can plant trees to provide shade and protection from the sun, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to block 100% of UV rays from coming into contact with your roof.
If you live in an area where harsh sunlight and/or other types of extreme weather are the norm, commercial roof maintenance is very important for keeping your roof in good condition.
During regular maintenance appointments, your roofing services provider can check for weather-related issues and make repairs as needed.
Typically, roof maintenance programs cost only a fraction each year of what it would cost to replace an entire commercial roof.
Roof repairs can cost anywhere between $4 and $10 per square foot (1).