Investing in preventive roof system maintenance is worth the cost

To maintain profitability in an economy of sluggish markets and corporate downsizing, many companies are cutting costs in various areas. All too often, one of the first areas to be reduced is maintenance.

Maintenance is a tempting target for budget slashing because, in a sense, maintenance means paying for things that aren’t broken—so the true costs of skimping on maintenance are hidden. But when they come due, it can mean big trouble. This is especially true of one particularly high-impact area of preventive maintenance in which many companies fall short: roof asset upkeep.

By de-emphasizing, postponing or curtailing preventive roof system maintenance, organizations are realizing short-term savings but creating situations that can have long-term and seriously negative consequences. The fact is properly functioning roof systems are vital to an organization’s success, and they’re under assault 24 hours per day. Extreme heat and cold, ultraviolet rays, heavy rains and winds, contaminants and rooftop traffic are some common elements roof systems must withstand regularly.

Once a roof system begins to deteriorate, as it inevitably will without maintenance, resulting leaks and other problems can affect an organization’s bottom line in many ways.

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Whitco Roofing can perform infrared scans. Infrared thermography technology is used to identify and record moisture penetration, heat-loss areas, and related building envelope deficiencies.

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If you’re reading this: chances are you have a roof leak. Our roofing specialist can easily find the right solution to your roofing problems. We will stop all of your roof leaks, and make sure you are 100 percent satisfied with our work. Whitco Roofing takes pride in our professionalism, reliability, and workmanship. We do not simply sell services, but solutions to problems. We want to help you solve your roofing problems. Call us today! 1.888.399.2221

My roof doesn’t have any problems/leaks?
That’s a really great position to be in. I don’t know, necessarily, how old your roof is, but we have an excellent preventive maintenance program that might be of interest to you. That will minimize repairs and keep your roof in excellent condition. Our preventive maintenance program will increase the expected service life of your roof by as much as 50%.

Many business/property owners do not realize they have any roofing problems until it’s too late. The roof, for the most part, is out of sight and out of mind. So, unless you have a roofing professional inspecting your roof semi-annually and after major storms it’s difficult to know. Go to our Roof Management Page to learn more about our long-term roof asset management programs. Our unique programs include roof inventory, record keeping, and preventive maintenance.

Already have a warranty on your roof? Well, that’s a great position to be in. Almost all manufacturers’ warranties call for a regular maintenance plan to keep the warranty effective and up-to-date. Unfortunately: If your roof is not properly maintained a manufacturer can actually void your roofing warranty.

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Unlimited Thermal Movement

All materials experience the stresses related to heating and cooling of the roof surface. In some cases, temperatures of a roof surface can vary by up to 200 degrees F throughout the course of a day. The term “unlimited thermal movement” describes designing a roof system to accommodate all of the expansion and contraction that a roof may experience throughout a 200 degree cycle. With a metal roof, this movement can be in the order of several inches. The Garland Standing Seam, one-piece clip design allows the metal roof panels to move freely through an unlimited range of expansion and contraction. Garland’s flat seam metal roof system, R-Mer Lite is also designed with the unlimited thermal movement concept.

UV Resistance

The ability of a roof top material to prevent degradation caused by exposure to Ultraviolet rays. Heat and UV are two primary causes of premature roof failure. UV rays cause the oils in a roofing membrane to dry out. These oils provide pliability and leads to the membrane cracking when they are dried out. The addition of unique polymer blends provides protection to the membrane from cracking by maintaining the membrane’s pliability. The resistance to UV degradation prevents membrane cracking which prolongs the waterproofing life of the membrane.

Wind Uplift

A wind uplift rating is not the miles per hour of wind speed a roof system can withstand, but rather, the negative pressure (pounds per square foot) that occurs when the inside air pressure of a building is greater than the air pressure outside the building. As wind passes over a building, there is a decrease in external air pressure on roof and some down wind surfaces. As this external decrease in air pressure occurs, there is a corresponding increase in air pressure differential between the inside and the outside of the building. As the internal air pressure tries to equalize itself with the external pressure, the resulting force, identified as wind uplift forces, attempts to lift the roof off the building. Most parts of North America require a 1-60 or 1-90 uplift resistance. Coastal regions and high wind areas may require additional uplift resistance.

Sources: The Garland Company, Inc.®