Lack of maintenance is often the cause of many roof problems.
Scheduling periodic inspections is the responsibility of building owners. These
inspections can be visual or performed with special equipment, and they bring
the following benefits:
·
Increasing roof lifetime, resulting in
consistent savings
A roof maintenance program, along with its accurate design, execution
and installation, can add many years to its lifespan. For example the 15-year
expected lifetime of a PVC or TPO membrane roof can become even 30 years.
·
Reducing heating and cooling costs by detecting
ineffective thermo insulation and taking the necessary measures
·
Optimizing the cost of the roof repair
·
Avoiding any problems caused by water infiltration,
which implies unpredictable costs of repairing interior finishes, furniture and
equipment, objects affected by moisture etc.
·
Increasing the quality of the indoor environment
Water infiltrated into the structure of the roof can lead to
the apparition of mildew and mold.
·
Eliminating the risk of structural degradation
of the roof
Roof elements that
are inspected every time include
·
Gutters and downspouts
·
Attic windows
·
Screw assemblies
·
Sealing elements
·
Chimneys and other penetrations
·
The wooden structure of the roof
Keep in mind that unlike a car, which makes dubious noises
when it does not work well, the roof will not announce you it has a problem
until very late. It was always been harder and more expensive to repair than to
maintain, so make sure to schedule your annual inspections with C & S Roofing on time.
