As a business owner, protecting your assets, products, equipment, and technology is crucial. If you’re experiencing a leak in your ceiling it could cost you thousands to repair, thousands to replace your damaged items, and possibly injure someone due to the wet floor.
Do you know what to do in the case of a commercial roof leak?
In this article, we will discuss the common issues that lead to roof leaks as well as what to do if it happens and how to prevent it from happening.
Common Commercial Roofing Problems
We never know when a problem with our roof might arise. All we know is that when we hear the dripping of water on the floor or the look of the ceiling cracked or discolored with water damage that there is an issue.
It’s important to know how leaking roofs occur and why they happen in the first place. Below are a few common issues that will cause a commercial roof to leak and how to handle the situation.
Ponding Water
Because the majority of commercial roofs are flat, water can start to pool and pond on the surface. Yes, ponding water does mean that your roof is holding steady against water coming in, however, if left, overtime the water will cause damage and ultimately lead to a leak.
What To Do
If you see areas of your roof with ponding water, remove the water as soon as possible or contact your roof technician to drain and inspect the area. They will also be able to help prevent the water from ponding again.
Seam Damage
Many commercial roofs contain seams or “membranes” that bond the roof together, and run around the edges and outsides of vents and other rooftop equipment.
Through general wear and tear, seams can become damaged and worn away which allows water to seep through the cracks and into the roof.
What To Do
In this situation, it is necessary to call your roof tech unicorn. They are equipped with the correct tools and materials to take care of the seam issue and prevent it from leaking further.
Damaged or Rusted Flashing
Along with the seams around the rooftop objects and equipment like vents, pipes, and A/C units, there are, in most cases, aluminum sheets that go around these items as an extra level of protection. Again, water, general wear and tear, and weather can damage, rust, and corrode these sheets causing a space for water to get through.
What To Do
Again, in a situation like this, you would call your roof technician and they would inspect the damage and replace the sheet properly to prevent any further issues.
Preventative Maintenance Saves Money
Like cars, equipment, and even the human body, a roof needs to be inspected to ensure that it is holding steady. The common issues above can be prevented by yearly roof inspections.
When our team at Allweather Roofing comes to perform a commercial roof inspection, they know all the sensitive areas to look for, use aerial drone technology and thermal imaging and can repair and replace anything they need to complete the job and keep the building and the staff and the assets safe from harm.
Let Us Help
For over a century, we here at Allweather Roof have been the experts in the commercial roofing industry. We want our clients to know that their business is safe under our roof. We not only provide commercial roof repair in Minnesota, but we also do commercial roofing in MN, which includes installation and commercial roof inspection with aerial/drone technology and thermal imaging.
Our clients also receive the benefit of 24/7 365 emergency customer service to help you handle any roof situation that might occur.
If you’re in need of a commercial roof repair, leak repair, complete installation, or inspection of your current roof, connect with us today.