{"id":543,"date":"2019-09-13T23:17:40","date_gmt":"2019-09-13T23:17:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/103.254.137.201\/~airroofi\/?p=543"},"modified":"2020-03-23T22:36:51","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T22:36:51","slug":"caring-for-roofs-on-commercial-buildings-regular-roof-care-for-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/103.254.137.201\/~airroofi\/caring-for-roofs-on-commercial-buildings-regular-roof-care-for-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring For Roofs On Commercial Buildings: Regular Roof Care For Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Poorly maintained roofs are common when it comes to commercial properties. It\u2019s easy for business owners to put off\u00a0roof repairs\u00a0and maintenance in favour of other, more pressing issues. However, your roof is your first line of defence and often protects incredibly valuable assets. Regular inspections and preventative maintenance\u00a0are\u00a0essential to avoid the risk of weather damage or a mould contamination.<\/p>\n<h2>Do You Have a Roof Maintenance Plan?<\/h2>\n<p>The best way to ensure you keep on top of roof maintenance is to have a plan in place to keep track of the upkeep and provide a schedule for care and maintenance. It should include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">How often to carry out roof inspections<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">When the last roof inspection was<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">When the roof was installed<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Roofing types and materials<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Roof access system type and dates of certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">A log of roof repairs and updates<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">What the roof inspection process involves, including safety requirements<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">A detailed checklist of what to look for (e.g. corrosion, cracked sealants, pooling water)<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">The plan of action if damage or weaknesses are found<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Century Gothic\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">The duty holders (anyone who has a duty of care under the workplace health and safety act) and how they facilitate the safe inspections and maintenance works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The best approach for routine roof maintenance is to arrange for regular inspections and checks from a professional\u00a0roofing contractor. That way, businesses don\u2019t have to keep on top of\u00a0the maintenance\u00a0themselves,\u00a0and\u00a0can instead focus on their core commercial activities.<\/p>\n<h2>Scheduling Regular Roof Inspections\u00a0and Maintenance<\/h2>\n<p>Regular\u00a0roof inspections\u00a0and maintenance should be carried out at least twice a year by a professional contractor to extend the life of your roof and ensure it\u2019s in the best condition. Since extreme weather is more likely to damage your commercial roof, it\u2019s best to schedule\u00a0roof inspections\u00a0after the coldest and hottest times of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Professional roof inspections allow contractors to scrutinise everything from installation to roofing attachments like skylights. Experienced contractors can detect small faults and errors you may otherwise miss. Your roofing contractor will take immediate action to repair damage or weak\u00a0spots discovered during the inspection. Regular inspections and maintenance\u00a0take\u00a0far less time, money and effort than major\u00a0roof repairs\u00a0or\u00a0a\u00a0roof replacement.<\/p>\n<h2>Importance of Checks After Extreme Weather<\/h2>\n<p>Has there been a major storm or strong winds recently? It may be a good idea to have your roof inspected. Strong winds can dislodge roof flashings and cladding. Heavy rain can clog drains and create pools of standing water while clogged gutters and downpipes can overflow and flood the interior of your building. Hailstorms can create cracks, puncture roof materials and even cause a partial collapse. For these reasons, you should follow all major weather incidents with a\u00a0roof inspection\u00a0to assess any damage and address it before it becomes a major problem.<\/p>\n<h2>Professional Roof Inspections\u00a0and Repairs Perth<\/h2>\n<p>Air Roofing has provided quality commercial\u00a0roof inspections, installations and repairs across Perth for over 30 years. To book your roof in for an inspection or for any other maintenance or repair services, get in touch with us today by calling\u00a061 8 9361 6088\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/103.254.137.201\/~airroofi\/contact\/\">contact us online<\/a>\u00a0and we\u2019ll solve your roof problems at your earliest convenience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Poorly maintained roofs are common when it comes to commercial properties. It\u2019s easy for business owners to put off\u00a0roof repairs\u00a0and maintenance in favour of other, more pressing issues. 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