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What to Know About Your Commercial Roof Maintenance Checklist

Property owners and facility managers know their buildings are at risk year-round in Florida. UV rays in the summer and spring, followed by tropical weather fronts in the fall, cause constant stress on commercial roofs.

Taking proactive measures like preparing a roof maintenance checklist reduces damages in harsh conditions and prolongs your system lifespan. In this article, we’ll discuss why roof maintenance is essential, and factors to note on your commercial roof inspection and maintenance checklist.

What Is Commercial Roof Maintenance?

Commercial roof maintenance is a process of consistent care and inspection throughout the year for your building’s overhead structure. Both facility managers and professional contractors can conduct regular checks and cleaning; although, experts like Floridian Roofing & Solar provide the best quality commercial care.

All commercial structures should be inspected at least twice a year by a contractor, and property owners should get in the habit of performing routine checks to ensure potential damage isn’t impacting the health of the building. Neglect to commercial roof maintenance threatens employee safety, turns minor damage into expensive repair, and causes possible shutdowns in productivity.

Why Is Commercial Roof Maintenance Important?

All commercial roofs throughout the state of Florida need year-round inspection and maintenance due to tropical storm fronts and intense UV rays. Investing in consistent professional care is a vital component to establishing a healthy lifespan for your commercial roof.

Quick Commercial Roof Maintenance Checklist Items

Regular inspection, cleaning, and maintenance through a facility manager or a professional contractor significantly lower potential damage or replacement costs over time in your commercial roof budget. Minimizing the need for potential emergency repairs in harsh conditions or neglect damage goes a long way for your surface’s lifespan.

Especially with strong fronts in the summer and tropical storms in the fall, you need to be proactive year-round as a Florida property owner. If your roof has experienced potential weather damage, here are a few items to be on the lookout for on your commercial roof maintenance checklist:

  • Visible damage
  • Chalking and color fade
  • Dirt and debris
  • Discoloration around roofing joints and shoulders
  • Clogged gutters and drainage systems
  • Interior wall damage
  • Leaks in the ceiling
  • Punctures, cracks, and any other penetrations
  • Condition of commercial rooftop equipment such as HVAC systems
  • Roof edge deterioration

Commercial Roof Inspection Checklist

Costly damages and repairs in commercial roofs can be avoided through consistent and reliable maintenance and inspection. Property owners and facility managers should conduct regular checks on their building, while hiring a commercial contractor like Floridian Roofing and Solar can find hidden damage and offers high-quality maintenance.

From extensive water leaks to roofing deterioration, there are many issues to look out for when inspecting a roof. Be proactive and prepare to perform these steps when creating a commercial roof inspection checklist:

Eliminate Debris

Before facility managers or professional contractors begin inspections, commercial roofs must be cleared of debris to spot any apparent or hidden damage.

Conduct Detailed Inspections

By performing inspections or contacting a contractor like Floridian Roofing & Solar, you can only know if existing damage is a threat. Inspections are conducted to identify issues with surface membranes, roof vents, gutters, drainage pipes, and shoulder joints.

Check for Ponding Water

If property owners or facility managers spot water buildup on flat roofs 48 hours past the most recent rainfall, your building is experiencing ponding. Excess standing water causes significant water leaks and denotation to the roofing membrane. Be sure to clear gutters, repoint drainage pipes, or contact professional help promptly.

Inspect Downspouts and Gutters

Ponding water can come as a result of improperly placed downspouts and gutters. Replacing systems in an efficient location for drainage quickly reduces damage.

Providing due diligence and avoiding neglect to your commercial surface by scheduling or conducting roof maintenance significantly increases system lifespan. Check out how commercial roof maintenance saves your company time and money.

The Complete Guide to Commercial Roof Maintenance
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Special Considerations for Types of Commercial Roofs

Different types of commercial roofs experience specific damage over time through weather events or natural aging. Check out which damages are most common with your building’s type of roofing below:

Commercial Flat Roof Maintenance Checklist

Flat commercial roofs are vulnerable to deterioration due to surfaces accumulating ponding or standing water from weather conditions. Inspecting the roof membrane is critical in flat roof systems, as internal components are susceptible to water damage.

Commercial owners, managers, and professional contractors should inspect surfaces following significant weather events. Listed below are a few items of concern to monitor for your flat roof maintenance checklist:

  • Granular loss
  • Ponding
  • Blisters
  • Punctures
  • Debris blocking membranes, gutters, or drainage systems
  • Wear and tear
  • Vegetation development

Vegetation like fugues, mold, and mildew quickly rot and deteriorate flat roofing systems. Be sure to perform maintenance quickly or contact a professional contractor like Floridian Roofing and Solar. Vegetation growth is only clear two weeks after development. Contact a fungus or mold removal expert if your structure has suffered vegetation effects for a significant period.

Commercial Sloped Roofs

Commercial sloped roofs typically comprise slate, tile, or asphalt shingle material. Signs of damage from aging or severe weather in this type of roofing are granular loss, cupping, curling, bending, chipping, or cracking of components. Sloped roofs must maintain a smooth surface, or they are subject to losing component grain material, quickly deteriorating the internal system.

Commercial Metal Roofs

Property owners or professional contractors should inspect metal roofs for corrosion, loose screw heads, oil canning, and bent or damaged panels. These issues are common metal roofing defects accumulated from aging or weather. Seam components should be inspected for water tightness, and all seals and fasteners should be secured at the infiltration point.

Create a Commercial Roof Maintenance Checklist With Floridian Roofing & Solar Today!

Floridian Roofing & Solar is a full-service provider of commercial roofing services. Our team of professionals has over 20 years of experience in the industry, ensuring high quality and durability in all roofing projects for our clients. Don’t wait for severe Florida weather conditions to determine whether your property needs roofing service. Creating a roof maintenance checklist before storm fronts hit significantly boosts lifespan and saves your business costly damage repairs or replacement.

Professional contractors like Floridian Roofing & Solar offer quality inspection and maintenance processes to increase the lifespan of your commercial roof. Reach out to our team of experts for a safe roofing future today.

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