Roofing

San Antonio has more than its share of wide open spaces, including the wide expanses of commercial roofing . Your company’s commercial roof may be something you tend to ignore, until a water leak develops. That leak did not start overnight, however. Three things you should know about your building’s roof can help you prevent problems.

1. Heat Kills

Texas heat and sunlight can kill a commercial roof. The infrared heat bakes roofing materials. The ultraviolet radiation breaks down chemicals in roofing materials. Your commercial roof on a typical summer day in Texas could have surface temperatures 50 degrees higher than air temperatures near the ground. These high temperatures hasten the deterioration of roofing felt. High heat shrinks solvents and gap-filling sealants. Heat also travels into your building by conduction, raising cooling costs.

BELDON® Roofing Company can show you reflective materials that lower cooling costs and prolong the life of your commercial roof. We can also explain how ultraviolet rays from the sun tear apart the very chemicals holding roofing materials together. We have spray and brush coatings that can counteract the damaging UV light.

2. Preserve for Pennies

Water infiltration seldom develops quickly. Usually, ponding leads to depressed areas in the insulation, which leads to more ponding and a breakdown of roofing seams. Water can build up around clogged drains, too. A small amount of water can lead to expensive problems:

  • Mold and mildew inside your building
  • Damp or ruined roof insulation
  • Electrical hazards
  • Ruined inventory
  • Sick employees

You can preserve your commercial roof for pennies compared to the dollars you might spend on substantial repairs due to neglecting small problems. BELDON® Roofing Company can set up a regular inspection and maintenance program that extends the life of your roof. It costs significantly less than the expenses associated with water infiltration and reroofing.

3. Eyes on the Roof

No matter how closely you keep an eye on your roof, you cannot monitor it 24/7, but BELDON® Roofing Company can. The innovative Roof Monitor protection system uses rooftop sensors to measure:

  • Live loads
  • Deflection
  • Snow and water

Another part of the system, Edge Defense, can alert rooftop workers who may be working close to your commercial roof edge. This can prevent damage to property and tragedies involving human lives.

BELDON® Roofing Company knows much more than these three considerations about commercial roofing. Contact BELDON® Roofing Company today to schedule a roof inspection and talk to our roofing experts.

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