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Two considerations need to be part of a building manager’s calculations when pricing out commercial roofing : up-front costs and life-cycle costs. Many experienced facilities managers have learned that you can invest in a quality roof up front at higher cost, or spend a fast decade paying for a lower-cost roof through frequent repairs. Going hand-in-hand with roofing costs is the selection of a San Antonio flat roof contractor. Some less scrupulous commercial roofers will tempt a building owner with a low-ball price, fully knowing the cheap roof will require years of expensive upkeep.
Up-Front Roofing Costs
The experts at FacilitiesNet.com say a poorly maintained roof lasts only half as long as its nominal service life, thus costing twice as much as it should. The least expensive commercial roofing material, built-up roofing (BUR), can last around five years per ply; a four-ply BUR is a 20-year roof.
At a cost of $7.50 per square foot, say your 100’ x 100’ commercial property needs 10,000 square feet of commercial roofing. Your 20-year investment should be $75,000, with roughly 2.5 percent annual maintenance costs ($1,875).
Opt not to put in the yearly maintenance, though, to save $18,750 over 10 years. You have cut the roof’s life in half. This penny-wise, pound-foolish strategy saved you a tiny amount on maintenance at a cost—after a decade—of paying another $75,000 for a new roof.
Life-Cycle Costs
Taking into account the investment in your roof’s entire life cycle, you can quickly see that a smart facilities manager or property owner will invest in the highest quality commercial roofing a budget allows, and then protect that investment with proper annual maintenance.
Some property managers even calculate a sliding scale of increasing maintenance as the roof ages, to spend a bit more—3.5 to 5 percent—in later years to eke out a few more useful seasons with an older roof.
The Long View When It Comes To Commercial Roofing
At BELDON® Roofing Company we prefer a long view. We want that 20-year roof to last 20 years, and more. When you choose a commercial roofing contractor with our vast experience, you gain years of know-how in making roofs—from classic BUR to modern, cool roofing materials—last.
BELDON® Roofing Company can recommend reflective coatings, to beat back the heat. We can provide waterproofing solutions to protect roofing insulation. Contact BELDON® Roofing Company today to see how we can help you get a high rate of return on your investment in your facility’s roof.
