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Commercial and industrial roofing replacement and restoration are necessary to protect the integrity of your building. Commercial and industrial roofing is vastly different from residential roofing. While you may be able to replace one or two shingles on your home, your commercial properties have specific requirements to meet business operating standards.

If you do not maintain the integrity of your roof, you can cause health and safety hazards for you, your employees, and your customers. You may also be fined by code enforcement and lose your commercial business insurance. Professional commercial and industrial roofing companies will inspect your roof, then determine if a repair or replacement is the proper course of action.

Inspect, Diagnose, Repair

Nine types of commercial properties that may require an industrial roofer include:

Restaurants
Warehouses
Workshops
Shopping centres
Office buildings
Schools
Hospitals
Business parks
Municipality buildings

To prevent expensive damage, you should have your commercial roof inspected after any major weather event. Hail and severe wind will negatively impact your roof. People often wait for a water leak or a catastrophic event before they call a professional.

You should call for an inspection after every major storm. You may not be able to see the damage, but a professional can determine if the wind or hail has compromised your roof. You will save money by addressing damages early.

For example, insurances often pay to replace roofs that are damaged by a weather event. If you wait to report and fix hail or wind damage, the compromised roof may begin to leak, causing further issues. Hail punctures to the roof can cause a slow leak and moisture buildup, leading to mould and rotten wood.

Perth Winter Weather

In the wintertime, Perth experiences excessive rain. Companies providing quality industrial roofing in Perth will help protect your commercial property. Excessive rain buildup can easily lead to leaks in valleys and on flat roofs. Harsh weather elements cause wear and tear over time.

If you know that your roof is old, it is also beneficial to have it inspected before the wintertime. Leaks that you may have not noticed during spring, summer, and fall may come to fruition during a severe thunderstorm. The water will quickly ruin underlayment, pool into insulation, and rot structural beams.

Roof replacement is much more expensive than the costs associated with roof repair. Replacing a roof requires more time and labour. Roofers will have to physically tear off your roof and lay the replacement materials. Industrial roofing requires more labour than residential roofing.

Some examples of commercial and industrial roofing include:

Standing seam metal roofing
Rubber and foam
Built-up roofing
Flat roofing
Single-ply roofing

Inspecting your roof preventatively will prevent the need for a full roof replacement and expand the lifespan of your roof. If you are trying to budget for a roof replacement, an industrial roofer can give you an estimate after the inspection. This will give you time to properly budget for your new roof.