The roof of any building, whether residential or commercial, is the most important piece of your building’s structure. A commercial building’s roof is critical to protecting the property, its contents, and occupants but ensuring that it is well maintained is important to lower your liability. However, like any other part of the building, a roof requires regular maintenance to ensure its good condition.
The last thing any business owner wants is costly or unexpected expenses, but a good owner will also plan for the unexpected and take measures to reduce them. Planning to get your roof inspected at least once a year, after storms or even after seasonal changes, is one of the simplest things you can do to lower costs. Catching small issues before they grow or turn into emergency repairs is vital to lowering roofing costs.
Maintain and Inspect
It’s no surprise that all roofs in Texas take a serious beating from high heat in the summers, strong wind and rain, to even winter storms. Using a local commercial roofer in Abilene, TX, will ensure they have the experience to care for your roof and know what signs of wear and tear to look for. One of the main reasons business owners should prioritize roof inspections and maintenance is to extend the roof’s lifespan. Business is all about the bottom line and making smart financial choices, and it will cost much less to inspect and maintain a roof over time than it will to repair a major leak or even replace it.
Roof inspections, and maintenance, can happen without your customers even knowing that technicians are on the roof. You never want to close your business for the day due to maintenance on your building. Inspections and regular roof maintenance are minimally invasive, so they should not affect your business day or customers. Inspections by roofing technicians identify potential areas for concern to help you avoid costly problems, but customers might not even know they’re there. You keep your roof in top condition to avoid inconvenient repairs or expenses.
Preventative maintenance for your commercial roof will start with thoroughly inspecting the entire roof. This should include all of the components, accessories, or even equipment on the roof that could impact the roof’s integrity. Then there should be documentation of roof damage from penetrations, water accumulation, or wind damage. Extreme weather conditions are your roof’s biggest threat; after any strong storms or harsh conditions, you should have your roof inspected.
You are looking for any wind damage, debris that could have blown up onto the roof, or water pooling in areas that can lead to a leak. It would help if you did not attempt to inspect or get up onto your commercial roof for liability reasons and instead hire a trained professional who knows all roofing safety measures to inspect the roof safely. Commercial roof inspections in Abilene, TX, will be able to provide licensed and insured professionals to inspect your roof before it’s too late.
Maintenance starts with keeping your roof clean regularly. Commercial buildings, especially in the harsher climate of Texas, can get tricky because you need to maintain your roof with professionals. Having your roof cleaned regularly from dirt, standing water, mud, or tree debris will extend the life of your roof materials and, ultimately, the entirety of the roof.
A clean roof will keep it in top condition and save you both time and money on repairs that may have yet to be needed with debris removal. You could schedule this seasonally, after major storms, or even as your budget allows. Different roofing materials need different maintenance care, and you can read more on our blog about the different needs your roof may have or even any local roofing news we might share.
Consider Metal Roofing
Have you considered having metal roofing put onto your commercial property? Now is a good time for a long-lasting and durable material. Metal roofs are a smart choice for commercial properties if you can install them. Not only are metal roofs durable, but they are also sustainable, easily maintained, and come in various colors and textures that will allow you to choose one that fits your building’s aesthetics.
Compared to other roofing materials such as shingles or tiles, or even flat roofs that are especially prone to standing water, metal can offer the longest service life and the lowest life cycle cost for maintenance and repairs. One of the best parts of a metal roof is its ability to withstand extreme weather conditions. Because of the way metal roofs are designed with interlocking panels, they have an extreme tolerance to wind.
Also, metal roofing has a higher ability to withstand hail damage that could puncture normal softer roofing materials. You can contact us about booking a consultation for metal roofing in Abilene, TX, to see what services we can provide you.
Texas Roofing
Having a roof over your head that you can trust is important for your home and vital to your business. As a lifelong Texan, Chad Dodson Roofing knows how important it is to have a roof that can withstand extreme weather conditions in Texas. Living through these conditions, your roof will need the highest quality materials, craftsmanship, and experience that Texas can provide.
Years of experience in inspecting, maintaining, and replacing roofing systems combined with a solid dedication to customer service makes us the obvious choice for any roofing needs your business, or even your family, may have. We understand that roof damage or maintenance can be stressful, and keeping customer service as our priority, we can help you with the processes your business or family needs to go through to complete your repairs on time.
Our team can assist you with any paperwork or insurance claims you may need to help you cover the cost of repairs to your building. That way, there is no delay. Delays in roofing repairs can keep your roof from the crucial work needed to stay healthy, strong, and safely above your head.