Common Consequences of Commercial Roof Leaks
Roof leaks are a serious maintenance concern that you should deal with as soon as possible. While it may be tempting to leave fixing small roof leaks for later, this can lead to higher repair costs in the future. As an experienced commercial roofing expert, we strongly recommend addressing minor repair needs as soon as you spot them. Today we’ll discuss a few consequences that might happen when a roof leak is left unattended:
- Acceleration of Your Roof’s Age – Roof leaks allow water to get under your roof membrane and damage the mechanical fasteners, seams and deck. This compromises your roof and can lead to premature roof failure. In colder climates, roof leaks can also lead to ice formation under the laps, which further stresses the roof and building. To prevent this from happening, we recommend calling us for a roof inspection and assessment.
- Saturated Insulation – Roof leaks can cause your insulation to get wet, drastically reducing the insulation’s effectiveness. The insulation becomes a conductor, costing you additional money to cool and heat the building. Infrared scans can identify wet insulation before it becomes a major issue. Including infrared inspections with your regular commercial roofing maintenance program can save you money in the long run.
- Interior Damage – It doesn’t take a major leak before water can cause your walls, ceilings and floors to deteriorate to the point that the damage extends to the equipment, inventory and furniture inside your building. Fortunately, we can determine the source of the leak and stop the water intrusion. Common sources of roof leaks we can fix include open seams, holes, cuts, tears and missing flashing.
Howard Roofing, the trusted commercial and residential roofing expert in our area, can prevent all of these problems. We have decades of experience and our staff constantly undergoes training to improve our services further. We’re committed to excellence and we believe that our customers deserve nothing but the best. We serve many areas in MO including St Louis and the surrounding communities. Call us at (636) 333-1690 to learn more about roof leaks. You can also ask for a free quote.