We’re approaching the springtime, which means the weather outside is starting to warm up and the flowers and trees are starting to bloom. Your mind might be drifting into spring cleaning mode, which makes this month the perfect time to call your trusted roofing repair contractor, too. Now is a great opportunity to perform any maintenance work your commercial roof needs, and we’re here to help remind you of the importance of doing so.
At S&S Roofing in New Jersey, our team of professionals have more than 30 years of experience in commercial roofing, and we know exactly what goes into maintaining your commercial roof. We serve many different cities along the east coast, including New Brunswick, Newark and Edison, N.J. Give us a call today and let us help you with your commercial roofing maintenance and repair!
We know proper maintenance can increase the longevity of your commercial roof, so here are 8 tips our team put together to make sure your roof is in top-notch condition all year long.
1. Schedule regular inspections.
It’s crucial to schedule regular preventative maintenance inspections to ensure your commercial roof lasts as long as possible. When properly installed and maintained, a commercial roof can last you more than two decades.
Whether you have a flat or low-slope roof, experts recommend that your commercial roofing contractor professionally checks out your roof at least twice a year, or about every six months. These checks are best done in the spring and fall, right before any extreme weather hits your hometown.
During this time, your contractor should be on the lookout for any loose shingles, broken tiles, or damage to other roofing materials (most are made of steel, copper and metal). Keep track of each visit to ensure your roof isn’t enduring any recurring damages, or to relay any information to a new contractor if you decide to switch experts.
A professional can determine several important factors when they regularly inspect your roof. They can make sure your roof’s material warranty is still valid with the manufacturer. They’ll make sure your roof’s quality gets the most bang for your buck. And they’ll prevent any potential problems from getting out of hand, such as molding or leaking.
Our professional crew at S&S Roofing regularly performs maintenance commercial roofing inspections for a variety of clients across the East Coast. Give us a call today for your free quote!
2. Be aware of any roof leakage.
A lot of roof leakage can be determined by obvious black or wet spots on your ceiling. Water stains after a big rainstorm are also a good sign that your roof has a leak.
3. Clear overhanging tree branches.
If you notice a tree’s branches are growing awfully close to your commercial property’s roof, or perhaps even over it, it’s time to get them cleaned up.
If overhanging branches grow, they could possibly break off during the next big storm, putting a big hole (or several big holes) in your rooftop. They could also scratch your roofing material or poke holes in your roof, making it more susceptible to future leaks and damages.
Unless you have experience cutting tree branches, we don’t recommend you do this yourself. Call your local tree branch removal business to handle this for you.
4. Clean your roof’s gutters and storm drains.
Check (or have a professional check) all of your roof’s drains, gutters and downspouts. You can do this by manually pouring water down them to see if the drainage is still working well. This is also a good time to remove any debris from these areas to prevent any blockage.
5. Have any damages professionally repaired as soon as they occur. (We’re looking at you, procrastinators.)
If you know there’s something on your roof that needs to be repaired, get it done immediately. We know “I’ll just call tomorrow” can last days, weeks, sometimes even months, and this will only allow the damage to worsen.
Spending the time and money now will save you a significant amount of both in the future.
6. Don’t walk on your roof.
This one might seem fairly obvious, but if you like to take regular strolls on your commercial building’s rooftop or re-live your teenage days, the wear-and-tear could be potentially damaging. It’s also very dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing — we don’t want you to fall and hurt yourself.
7. Listen to the professionals.
Chances are, if you hired a professional roofing contractor to perform any maintenance or repair on your rooftop, they probably know what they’re talking about.
About 146,200 experts were trained in the trade in 2016, and that number only continues to grow. Their training helps them identify problems and cost-effective solutions, so trust them! Most have you and your roof’s best interest in mind.
8. Choose S&S Roofing for your commercial roofing services.
At S&S Roofing, commercial roofing projects are our favorite kinds of projects — we have more than 30 years under our belt doing it. We offer a variety of services, ranging from repairs and maintenance to inspections and roof scans. Our team can provide inspection estimates for the following:
- EPDM roof replacements and repairs
- Modified bitumen roof replacements and repairs
- Thermoplastic roof replacements and repairs
- Built-up roof replacement and repairs
S&S Roofing ensures every project it takes on goes smoothly and is handled properly with our clients. To get a speedy fast quote or to schedule an appointment with our team, call us at (732) 983-5476 or fill out our online form.