Commercial roofs in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Plantation, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Tamarac, FL, and the surrounding areas take a lot of abuse, especially from the intense weather that we receive. These harsh weather conditions are why regular roof inspections are needed from Commercial Roofing Industries. Your commercial roof needs to be able to stand up to high winds and be able to drain the water properly as well. Annual inspections are highly recommended for the first decade of a building’s life, and after that doing semiannual inspections as the roof ages and is subject to our strong hurricane conditions for several years. It also happens that insurance companies like to have certified roof inspections so that they can be confident that the building and the roof are in decent shape, and they will not need to pay out unnecessarily. Contact our team today to schedule a certified roof inspection and make sure that your commercial roof is up to the challenges of our weather conditions.
What Do We Check During a Roof Inspection
There are many different things that we look for when we conduct a commercial roof inspection. We start with the surface of the roof, looking for tears in the membrane, cracks, as well as ponding water where the roofing materials are sagging just a bit. We will also check the drainage system of the roof, looking to make sure the gutters are free and can handle the water volume. Because commercial roofs are flat, many times, the building heating and cooling systems are located there, so it is important that the penetrations from these machines are also in good condition.
It is important to note that if a commercial roof has had more than 25% of the system either damaged or replaced in the last 12 months, the entire roof will need to be brought up to the current code standards, and this will also require a comprehensive roof inspection. Photo documentation will be part of our inspection as well, both for you as well as other entities that may need it, such as insurance companies.
Ensuring Your Roof Is Covered
Many people wonder why they should have a commercial roof inspection. Especially when an insurance company is requesting an inspection, this is important to ensure that, should something happen, your insurance company will cover the loss or damage to your roof. These inspections also will reveal where repairs should be done to keep your commercial roof in good shape so that you don’t have to worry about catastrophic losses.
Having regular roof inspections, especially certifications, in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Plantation, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Tamarac, FL, and the surrounding areas are important for the health of the building as well as to ensure that insurance coverage will continue as you expect it. There are many different factors that should be covered and inspected by our team at Commercial Roofing Industries to keep your building in compliance. Contact us today to schedule your commercial roof inspection certification.
