From Shingles to Rubber

Your flat roof is one of the areas of your commercial building that require regular upkeep and care to facilitate smooth day-to-day business operations. If you fail to undertake routine flat roof maintenance, it may develop problems, such as leaks, which can wreak havoc on your business and hurt its bottom line. 

Here is what to do to keep your commercial flat roof in good condition and avoid expensive repair bills.

Inspect The Roof

One of the biggest mistakes to avoid with your flat roof is getting a roof inspection only when the signs of trouble are apparent. By this time, most minor problems will have progressed into severe issues that require expensive repairs.

Regularly inspecting the roof will help catch and fix issues before it is too late. During the inspection, your roofer will look for problems like standing water, leaks, clogged gutters, microbial growths and more. 

These problems, if found, will be included in the report handed out to you after the completion of each roof inspection. That way, you can schedule corrective roof repairs.

Clean The Roof

Flat roofs tend to accumulate dirt and debris quickly. If not removed regularly, the dirt and debris will be pushed into the gutters and downspouts, inviting water to stand on the roofs. 

Regular cleaning of your flat roof is imperative to keep the water flowing smoothly and efficiently during the rainy season. A professional roofer will know which cleaning products and supplies to use, depending on your roofing material. 

Repair The Roof

Flat roof maintenance also includes doing repairs on an as-needed basis to avoid severe issues later. For example, a roof leak may lead to mold and pest infestations if not fixed immediately, posing health and safety risks to your employees, customers and other building users.

Trim Adjacent Trees

Overhanging branches from trees growing close to your commercial building can scratch the surface of your flat roof and damage its protective coating. When this happens, the substrate roofing material will become directly exposed to inclement elements.

When done correctly, tree trimming will protect your commercial flat roof from damage that adjacent trees can cause. It will also keep your roof free of clog-causing debris and encourage healthy growth of the trees in your yard.

Proper building maintenance is essential for ensuring smooth and efficient business operations. If problems in any part of your commercial building progress without intervention, the business can face disruptions that affect its ability to turn a profit.

Contact a local roofing company such as Fischer Roofing - Flat Roof Pros to learn how they can help you meet your commercial flat roof maintenance needs.