Ponding Water on a Roof: When Can it Damage Your Investment and How to Resolve Common Causes
Ponding water is one of the most common issues affecting commercial roofs—and a leading contributor to long-term damage and cost. Left untreated, it can accelerate roof aging, lead to expensive repairs, and reduce the overall value of your property. Knowing when ponding becomes a problem—and how to address it—is key to protecting your investment. Ponding…
Assessing Risk: When to Opt for Insurance Against Wind Damage
Wind: it’s a serious threat that can destroy roofs and severely damage the properties in a building or infrastructure portfolio. Many building owners and facilities managers believe that a manufacturer’s warranty will cover most, if not all, wind damage. However, they should familiarize themselves with the details, clauses, and limitations of their warranties to avoid…
The 5 Most Common Causes of Roof Leaks
Most roof leaks are caused by one of five common factors: people, issues with seams, neglect, rooftop equipment, and weather. Prevention is of course better than repair. Once you get to know the main offenders, you can develop a strategy to avoid problems before they arise. People: It’s OK to walk on your roof. Roofs…
Looking for a Leak: The Long and Winding Road
Your ability to complete the complicated and crucial task of identifying and fixing a leak is directly proportional to how well you understand your roof. About Your Roof A single-ply roof actually has three layers: The outer weatherproofing membrane, the tough, rigid mesh in the middle and the backing layer beneath, which comprises nearly half…
Water Damage – The Good, The Bad, The Solution
Water is arguably one of the leading causes of accelerated aging on roofs, particularly flat roofs typical of large commercial and industrial buildings. Ponding water caused by rain, melted snow or leaking heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems can contribute to the wearing down of the roof surface, leading to leaks, mold and decay.
Why You Need A Roofer Onsite When You Install Your HVAC System
It’s common to place the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for large buildings on the roof. A successful rooftop HVAC installation usually involves the collaboration of an entire team of workers, so that issues related to the roof, structures, electrical and HVAC can be discussed beforehand. If an HVAC system is not coordinated…
Four Signs Your Roof Is Failing
Like anything in life, a roof is at risk of failing if it’s not given proper attention. A large roof needs to be inspected, treated and repaired on a regular basis if it’s to have a long life. There are many potential causes for a roof to fail prematurely if left untreated, but here are…
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