During the seasons of harsher, colder and wetter weather, your roof is what is going to be facing the worst of it to keep your property protected. Therefore, it is important to prioritise your roof’s condition through regular and thorough inspections to lower the risk of water damage on your property. Consulting with commercial roofing companies can offer a professional second opinion, as well as draw attention to issues that you may not even have noticed and provide advice on what your next steps should be with repairs and replacements.
While waiting for commercial roofing contractors to get back to you, here is a guide on what practices can be helpful during an inspection of your roofing.
Examine Inside The Property
If there is an issue with your roof failing to keep water out, the best place to search is the upstairs rooms of your property, including the attic. Here is where you may find signs of sagging, water rings, dark patches and sunlight shining through the roofing. These can be signals of potential damage which commercial roofing contractors should look into for you, as a roof repair or replacement may be necessary.
Ventilation Checks
If you have an attic in your property and it isn’t ventilated effectively, this can cause condensation and moisture build up, which can create damage from the inside. Therefore, ventilation checks should look out for any sign of blockages that could be preventing air from escaping. For example, any build up of moss, leaves and roof insulation.
Roof Tile Damage
While your roof is being inspected, be sure to take notice if there are any loose, damaged, displaced or cracked roof tiles as this can happen over time. Taking note of which ones are damaged and replacing them can help to prevent structural damage to the building.
Please keep in mind that this inspection should be carried out using the right safety equipment, with someone supervising for support, and should preferably be completed by a professional.
Inspect the Flashing
If you are unfamiliar with flashing, this refers to objects on your roof, such as chimneys, satellite dishes, vents and skylights. It is important that your flashing remains sat securely against the roof without any gaps where water from heavy weather can be tempted to seep in. Commercial roofing contractors can look over your roof for you and inspect it for any signs of movement or anything which may benefit from being replaced.
Benefits of Hiring Commercial Roofing Companies
Working on the roof can be a health and safety risk, especially if you are inexperienced and don’t have the right safety equipment on hand. Instead of risking your building’s structure through DIY repairs, call in reliable commercial roofing contractors who offer the services you are looking for. Hiring commercial roofing companies not only offers the safe option of fixing your roof, it can also provide more thorough inspections by experienced professionals and therefore, better results for repairs and replacements.
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