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Why Do I Need Commercial Roofing?

30 July 2020 by Leslie Turner

Having a roof repaired can be a tedious process for homeowners and business owners. The best thing you can do if you own a business and are keeping up with the maintenance of the building is to know a little bit about what goes into keeping your roof in top-notch shape. When it comes to maintaining your roof, there are a few things to be aware of to help keep your roof in the best condition possible. Here are several things that might lead to you needing a new commercial roof installation.

Deterioration of Shingles

When the roof shingles begin to deteriorate, they are prone to cracking or shrinking. When your roof gets to this point, there is nothing that you can do besides replacing the entire roof. Once the roof deteriorates down to the level where cracking is occurring, you are likely to have leaks when it rains and a number of other issues. 

Lack of Draining

If water pools on your roof, it can cause the shingles to deteriorate but also indicates a bigger issue of improper draining for stormwater. Roofs that have pools of water are usually the result of wear and tear on the roof or improper installation of a previous roof. Either way, commercial roof installation is a great way to fix the issue and allow for a professional to double-check that the roof is able to drain properly.

Gutters Overflowing

Some businesses have a problem with drainage, but not due to pools of water sitting on the roof. Over time gutters fill up with debris from trees and other residue making it impossible for them to properly drain out to the street level. When this happens, it can create a backflow of water back onto your roof and damage the shingles. Commercial roofing is designed to protect your building and properly drain any stormwater to prevent future issues. Have your roofing crew take a look at the gutters on your building next time you are due for a new custom roofing installation or if you are experiencing any problems with your existing roof on your building.

Breach of Safety

When your commercial roof is having problems or even leaking, it is not safe for you and your employees. Any repairs that need to be made to your roof need to take place in a timely manner to keep everyone as safe as possible. If you need some commercial roofing installed, be sure to have it done soon, especially before it is supposed to rain again!

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