Common Causes of Commercial Roof Damage
Commercial roof damage is pretty standard. However, when you know the common causes of commercial roof damage, you will be able to prevent additional expenses and business disruption by a faulty and leaky roof. If you’re the building owner, you might have to deal with a damaged or leaked roof at some point in your career.
Routine maintenance is one of the best ways to ensure the durability of your roof. When your commercial roof is damaged, you need to pay additional expenses to hire a professional roofing company. Even though hiring a professional roofing company to repair or maintain your commercial roof is a great practice, there are some issues that you should avoid so that you can increase the longevity of your commercial roof.
There are some warning signs that you should neglect for your commercial roof.
Here are some common causes of commercial roof damage you should know.
Standing Water
Standing Water is one of the most common and deadly causes of commercial roof damage. If you notice standing water on your roof that doesn’t have any path to slow, you need to contact Benchmark Roofing & Restoration immediately. We will inspect the condition of the roof correctly.
Standing water is undoubtedly a significant concern. It could be the first sign of potential breakdown on the structure of your commercial roof. Not only the HVAC system, but this issue can also be caused by the clogged drainpipe and original construction slope of the roof.
Over time, the standing water will affect the materials and internal structure of the roof. Not to mention, the water might also start leaking through the ceiling.
Faulty Pitch Pans or Flashing
Flashing is the primary and essential metal material that maintains the perimeter of your roof. The flashing will create a seal that will help your roof hold the accumulated water when the snowmelt or rainfall exceeds the capability of the drainage system. On the other hand, the pitch pans are situated around the roof that will seal any pipe or conduits that penetrate the surface of the top.
Suppose the pitch pans or flashing are installed improperly or have faced years of environmental tortures. In that case, they will become vulnerable to creating an opening that will develop a pathway for the standing water to enter the interior of your house.
Wind Damage
Wind Damage is another common cause of commercial roof damage. Even though it might seem that wind cannot cause any damage to the commercial roof, in reality, the wind is capable of causing significant damage. As per The Personal, a high current can damage your house.
Newer or older roofs with proper maintenance aren’t susceptible to wind damage. The exemption would be the strong wind that can cause tree roots or saplings to fall over your top.
An older roof that isn’t maintained and inspected correctly will become vulnerable to catastrophic damages from high wind conditions. Additionally, incorrect roof installation can make your commercial roof susceptible to wind damage.
Strong wind can not only cause damage to the flashings but also create pressure on your commercial roof.
Conclusion
These are the top 3 common causes of commercial roof damage. If you have any other questions, contact us or comment below.
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