“The best way for a building owner to ensure satisfactory post-installation roof system performance is to have a formal, long-term maintenance agreement with a professional roofing contractor.”
— The National Roofing Contractors Association
Avoid selecting your roofing product or system based on the associated manufacturer warranty, and instead focus on its qualities and suitability to your building needs. If the roofing system does not perform properly, a long-term warranty may be of little value.
Steep-slope roofing is classified as applying a water-shedding roof covering to a surface with a slope of more than 14 degrees. This covering does not need to be watertight as water will run right off, but it will likely be visible from the ground and thus need to compliment the aesthetics of the building.
Below we’ll walk you through six generic classifications of steep-slope roof materials to help as you discuss your options with your contractor.
Metal roof coatings are the most cost effective approach of all metal roof repair options. Metal roof coatings allow business owners and facilities managers to extend the life of a commercial metal roof by up to twenty-five years.
Low-slope roofing is classified as applying a water-impermeable, or weatherproof, roofing membrane to a roof sloping less than or equal to 14 degrees.
Now that you know that metal roof repair or replacement is imminent, it is time to compare the options prior to making your decision. Should you go with metal roof coatings or replace the roof?
Metal roofing systems are by far the most popular form of roofing on commercial buildings. Metal roofs in one fashion or another have been around since biblical times, but did not become the dominant system until about forty or fifty years ago when new materials made metal roofing systems more economical.
Whether you are building a new roof or replacing/repairing an existing one, it’s essential to find a professional roofing contractor who can deliver a high-quality roof at a fair price.
1. Building a working relationship with a professional roofing contractor
Speaking with a trusted flat roofing contractor can help you develop and implement a preventative maintenance program at your facility. Properly serviced and maintained flat roofs last longer and are likely to be able to be re-covered instead of having to be torn off when the time from replacement does arrive.
Metal roof repair can be costly and the use of metal roof coatings is just one way to extend the life of your commercial building. Whether your building is new or been around for a long time, now is a good time to consider a regular maintenance program to avoid costly repairs or replacement later.
