Roofing

One of the “benefits” of being a commercial building owner is the constant opportunity to broaden your education. Faced with the dilemma of replacing or repairing your commercial roofing , how do you decide? One way is to start with some quick commercial education. You can learn that a typical 50-mil single-ply roof on a 100′ x 100′ roof in Texas could cost over $80,000. Another strand in your instant education is to learn the signs pointing toward repair, or replace.

Repair

A few characteristics of a commercial roof will tell you that repair, rather than tear-off and replace, is the economical choice:

  • – Gradual changes—If during annual roof inspection your BELDON® Roofing Company expert sees very minimal changes in problem areas year to year, your roof is aging well and not in need of immediate replacement
  • – Small trouble spots—Even the best-engineered roof develops quirky areas that call for monitoring; if your commercial roof only has a handful of worrisome issues, you can spend a little on repairs while banking more money toward eventual replacement
  • – Regular maintenance—Cleaning up after storms, keeping gutters and drains clear, and arranging frequent inspections will prevent major repair problems from cropping up

Replace

Your commercial roof may need replacing if it has particular issues not concentrated in one small area, but spread across the entire roof:

  • – A long history—A “seasoned” roof can become a money pit, as you spend too much capital on preserving a too-old roof
  • – Blisters—Moisture trapped in layers beneath the top roof layer can indicate water damage to insulation and the roof deck
  • – Open laps and seams—These are most likely caused by aging chemicals in the solvents and adhesives, though poor installation could be a cause, too
  • – Punctures—Work boots and loose ballast can tear holes in single-ply membrane
  • – Shifting mechanical fasteners—When circles become ovals due to temperature changes and simple wear and tear, many parts of your roof will weaken with time

While a few small problem areas can be repaired, having any of these problems over most of your roof means you will spend too much money patching together an old roof when a new one will provide decades of lower maintenance bills.

Having a roofer you can trust to guide you between the repair-or-replace dilemma can not only help you, it can save you money. Contact BELDON® Roofing Company today to let us help you through this decision.

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