Why Roof Maintenance Matters
What “wears out” roofs?
Exposure... Either long-term exposure to the elements (sun, water, freeze-thaw) or shorter-term exposure to damaging air pollutants and chemicals.
Structural Movement... Such as building settlement or expansion/contraction not accommodated by the roofing system.
Biological Growth... Such as vegetation in areas of standing water or algae
Not Fixing Problems Promptly... These can add up to a much shorter roof life – e.g., if a small problem is not repaired, then a large amount of insulation can be damaged.
Forgetting About Maintenance... This is perhaps the single biggest cause of premature roof failure.
Change in the Use of the Building… e.g., an increase in the interior relative humidity of a building can cause severe condensation problems within the roofing system.
What can cause immediate problems?
Extreme Weather... Lightning, high winds, hail, drenching rains that overflow the flashing heights.
Equipment Additions... Improperly added equipment or other items improperly added on the roof (items added by tenants are a very common source of roofing problems)
Trade Damage... Punctures, holes, etc. caused by trades other than your roofing contractor Unintended Abuse…
Vandalism or accidental damage…even a small hole can let in a large amount of water into the roofing system.
Flat Roofs to Tile
All Roofing Styles
Let's face it - Whether it is a Commercial Roof or a Residential Roof, your roof is a major investment. Major investments, such as a new roof needs protection. What can protect & pro-long your investment? An annual maintenance program can easily, and cost effectively provide that protection and insure proper functioning.
On the other hand, a lack of inspection and maintenance will eventually result in premature failure and unexpected and avoidable expenses.
Don’t let little issues go unnoticed because what could have been a simple cheaper fix is now costly and potential damage to the interior of your home. For your roof system to retain its long-term value, a roof inspection and regular maintenance program is therefore imperative.
Are you ready to start protecting your home and investment? Give local, Arizona, Family owned and operated company, Proficient Contracting & Services LLC, a call and go over what their roof maintenance package entails. Proficient specializes in Arizona roofs and understands the natural stresses and weathering of roofs in which homes are inflicted with extreme heat, monsoons, haboobs and more.
