Industrial Roofing Problems - How to Avoid Them

Every year, companies spend millions of dollars on roof repairs and replacements. However, many of the problems related to industrial roofing can be avoided with proper maintenance and preventive measures, saving you money that you could re-invest into business operations.

Here are some of the most common industrial roofing problems that are faced by commercial property owners.

Poor Maintenance

The most common problem is that business owners choose to ignore their roof like it has no importance. This is like leaving a wound to fester, which ultimately leads to higher medical bills.

With proper maintenance, preventive measures can be put in place and problems can be resolved as soon as they arise.

No or Insufficient Gutter Cleaning

Other than water, gutters accumulate leaves, stones, dirt and snow. Sometimes the gutters can choke because of this, preventing from water draining out effectively. This could lead to standing water.

This problem can be easily avoided with roof inspections and cleaning at least twice a year.

Standing Water

When the drainage is blocked, the water has no way to drain out and will create water puddles on the roof. The standing water will ruin the roof insulation as well as cause roof leakage.

If cleaning the gutters doesn’t solve the problem, then you should call a professional immediately to look into the matter to avoid any major complications.

Roof Leakage

Roof leakage only means that the roof needs repair or replacement. In case you see water stains on ceilings, or molds that means the roofing materials has been damaged.

You should call your commercial roofing contractor immediately for appropriate action.

Improper Installations

Even after spending a lot of money on materials, you could end up with roof problems just because you did not hire a professional for the installations. Some problems may be using the wrong adhesive; the ventilation not assembled properly; or flashings not fitted correctly.

Always hire professionals with years of experience for the job.

Birds

For any industrial site near the bay, seagulls are a common site. Other than messing the roof with their droppings, they also pick on the materials on the roof, and contribute to debris build-up for nesting purposes.

Seagulls should be prevented from landing on your roof. There are many ways to do that, pick the one that is appropriate for your building.

Weather

There is not much anyone can do about the weather, but what you could do is a roof inspection after inclement weather. If the weather was a little too rough, then have a professional conduct a thorough inspection to make sure everything is in order.

If you are based in Northeast Ohio and are looking for a commercial roofing service to help you maintain your industrial roof, contact Haralson Roofing at 330-784-4000.