Associated Problems with Roof Leaks in Commercial Establishments
When you think of roof leaks at a place of employment, you probably think of the most obvious signs of a leaking roof. We have all walked into a place of employment before, and noticed a 5 gallon bucket on the floor catching water from a leak in the ceiling. The bucket in part is the only object in place to prevent your smooth commercial floors finish from becoming a slippery hazard and leading to a slip or fall, which could result in an injury and/or lawsuit. And obviously a leak in an employee’s office would drive anybody nuts, and distract them from performing their job. The problems associated with a leaking roof are much more than the obvious signs of dripping water from the ceiling or slippery floors, and could seriously affect workers productivity and morale in the workplace.
“The problems associated with a leaking roof are much more than the obvious signs of dripping water from the ceiling or slippery floors, and could seriously affect workers productivity in the workplace”.
Your office could develop a serious mold problem due to roof leaks. Yes, mold problems can become very serious, to the point where it is harmful to your workers health. If you ever noticed the ugly dark stains on a buildings ceiling, ceiling tiles or walls this is mold. These mold stains are more than just an eye sore, for starters they produce musty odors. This will definitely decrease employee morale and productivity. Nobody wants to work in an environment that isn’t pleasant to the eyes, or one that constantly smells bad. If your commercial establishment is in the retail or food industry, or entertain clients in any form of fashion this certainly will not go over well or help sales.
Mold can even cause people in your building to suffer from allergic reactions, such as coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, and a sore throat. And in some cases people have actually developed severe chronic symptoms such as asthma. These allergic reactions will definitely leave your workers feeling less than 100% and could even cause them to miss days of work. Other symptoms of mold that could affect the production of workers include headaches, decreased attention span, difficulty in concentration, and dizziness. As you can see a roof leak is much more than meets the eye, and could be responsible for decreased productivity in many commercial offices.
On a lighter note if you’re experiencing bad roof leaks, chances are your current roof system is sucking the energy right out of your building. Making it more difficult to heat and cool your building to the optimal comfort level. Employees will be less productive if they are uncomfortably cold or hot, and not to mention the electric bill will literally go through the roof as well.
The Metrodome roof collapsed early this morning. Cameras were positioned inside the stadium and caught the collapse on tape. This video was quite incredible.
Whitco Roofing will analyze the Energy Cost Savings for your future/potential Roof Project.
How much money are you losing? You could be losing hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. Let us find a roof solution that will save your company a great amount of money.
A Life Cycle cost analysis is an important part of the decision process in determining the best alternative in a roofing decision. The energy costs of heating and cooling a structure is often the largest of the “hidden costs” associated with the selection of any roofing system. Typically, when decisions are based on low initial costs, there is a resulting increase in operating costs. Increased energy costs, maintenance costs, and a shorter operating life can result. When decisions are based on increasing the quality of performance of the roof system, significant benefits can be achieved in operating cost reductions.
Most people are aware of the damages and expenses a roof leak can cause, but few people realize just how much money they are losing though energy bills. Your next roofing project may practically pay for its self!
Protect your building. Protect your employees. Protect your valuable assets. A roof is more than just the covering of a building, it is protection. A roof protects our families, employees, valuables, health, and investments. Whitco Roofing offers the best preventtive maintenance packages available. At Whitco Roofing our roof asset management programs are designed to allow for the longest useful life from your installed roofing system. Our programs provide experience with all major manufacturer’s warranties and the best service possible through our professional roofing mechanics and years of roofing experience.
We are a service provider that focuses on customer service. We believe in building strong long term customer relationships. We will do everything possible to satisfy all of your roofing needs. Our customers always come first, and always will.
If you just want to ask us some basic roofing questions, our roofing professionals will gladly answer your questions free of charge, with no commitment what so ever. If you need us to look at your roof, we will send a roofing expert to your business as soon as possible. Our lines are open 24 hours a day, to service all of your commercial roofing needs. Contact us today for a free consultation!
