Commercial Roof

One of the most important components of your commercial building is its roof. It keeps the building safe from extreme weather conditions such as hail and high winds. As a business owner, you need to ensure that your roof is strong enough to withstand all of these forces, but what happens if it gets damaged and needs to be repaired?

Commercial roofing systems may require several types of repairs, such as holes in the membrane, cracks or ridges in seams, and damaged vents and chimneys. Roof inspections can determine if you need repair services or a roof replacement based on these factors. We will discuss some of the most common repairs needed for commercial roofs in the following paragraphs.

Installation problems

Any type of roof, commercial or residential, won’t last if it’s not installed properly. Your commercial roof installation should be handled by a company that specializes in industrial roofing. In addition to knowing building codes, professionals will also be familiar with them.

Your new roof will last for years if it is installed properly. As part of the warranty, things will be repaired as identified during inspections.

Leaking roofs

It is possible for a leaky roof to be caused by a variety of factors, such as severe weather, missing or broken shingles, or damaged gutters.

The leaking potential of asphalt shingles is greater than that of metal or tile roofing. They are prone to dampness due to their flexibility and potential for expansion when wet, as well as the fact that they’re usually installed over attics without much ventilation.

Aging

Commercial roof coatings are commonly made from synthetic roofing systems like PVC or TPO. Cracks and breakdowns in asphalt cause leaks over time. Roof leaks can also be caused by failing gutter systems.

A puncture

Foot traffic, wind, and hail are common causes of punctures on single-ply roofs. The roofing membrane could also be penetrated by falling debris if there are overhanging trees.

Swelling

The built-up roof system is composed of layers of asphalt and ply sheets. Bubbles, which resemble blisters, are common with BUR. Inadequate insulation or poor ventilation are to blame for this. Condensation can be caused by the heat from inside the building. Blisters are caused by trapped moisture.

A similar problem occurs with shingles, modified bitumen (low-slope roofs that use synthetic materials), and single-ply membranes.

Shrinkage

Roofing membrane shrinkage means that the membrane shortens. This is caused by poor workmanship during the installation of the membrane, or escaping moisture. During inspections, this can be detected when the roofing pulls away from the structure. Rubber membranes such as EPDM, metal roofing tiles, and shingles all suffer from roof shrinkage.