Summertime is a great season to spend some extra time taking care of your commercial roof. Your commercial roof needs continual care and upkeep to stay in good shape.
#1: Schedule an Inspection
First, you will want to contact a commercial roofing company and ask them to come out and inspect the roof. It is a good idea to get at least two professional inspections each year. A technician will evaluate the components of your commercial roofing system and will provide you with a list of work that needs to be done.
They will pay special attention to the perimeters, walls, and penetrations on your roof. They will pay special attention as well to the flashing, skylights, and HVAC equipment. The report will let you know about any quality issues with your roof and will let you know what work needs to be done. You can then schedule to have that work completed by the commercial roofing company that completed the inspection.
#2: Address the Gutters
Second, you are going to want to address the gutter system on your commercial roof. It should be cleaned out a couple of times a year. A clogged gutter can lead to backed-up water and a host of water damage issues, in addition to the damage to your roof. That is why you will want to get a professional to come in and clean up your commercial building's gutters at least a few times a year.
#3: Wash the Rooftop
Third, you are going to want to wash your commercial rooftop. Dirt can build up on the top of your commercial roof, especially if the roof is flat. It is important to keep your roof clean. You will want to use a commercial pressure washer to clean your roof and use a rooftop cleaning solution to get it clean. It is essential to keep your roof as clean as possible, as this protects it from damage.
#4: Conduct a Moisture Survey
Finally, you are going to want to have a moisture survey conducted on your commercial roof. A moisture survey uses an infrared scanner to measure the level of heat loss on your insulation. When your insulation is wet, it conducts and transmits heat differently than when it is dry, which will allow you to see what is happening underneath the membrane of your roof without having to dig into the roof system. This will allow you to determine if work needs to be done under the surface of your roof.
If you have a commercial roof, you will want to get it inspected this summer and have a moisture survey conducted. Both will allow you to know how to take proper care of your roof. Washing your roof and cleaning your gutters will also help keep your commercial roof in good working condition. Contact a commercial roofing contractor near you to learn more.
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