Where we live in Deerfield Beach, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, FL, and the Surrounding Areas means that we experience hurricanes and other strong storms as a fact of life every year. Inspecting the roofs of condo buildings and other HOA structures is important in order to maintain not only the insurance on the property, but also the roofing materials and the rest of the structure. At Commercial Roofing Industries, we can help you to properly prepare for the upcoming hurricane season with our annual roof inspection service. Even roofs that are brand new should be inspected, as there might be things that were missed during installation. And while one might expect that these inspections are expensive, the truth is that they are affordable and not doing them can be very costly, from storm damage that could have been avoided, to insurance companies not covering damage because the regular inspection wasn’t done. Contact us today to get your annual roof inspection scheduled.
Why Our Area Is Particularly Hard on Roofing
Condo roofs and HOA roofs deal with conditions that most of the rest of the country does not experience. When it comes to the materials that make up your commercial roof, you need to keep an eye on their condition. Starting in May and running for the next several months, we experience high levels of UV radiation, and this exposure breaks down the roofing materials. Because we are also near the ocean, there is salt air corrosion that can drastically reduce the effective use of a commercial roof.
When the storms come through, and hurricane season lasts from the first of June through the end of November, they typically dump a large amount of rain. This tropical rainfall can wreak havoc with any small holes or leaks. And these storms bring strong winds as well, and these winds can get underneath roofing material and uplift the materials, compromising their protection and integrity of the roof.
Things To Check for with Roof Inspection
What should building owners and inspectors look for when they inspect their commercial condo or HOA roof? There are several things to check:
- Flashing around machinery like air conditioners and other protrusions in the roofing materials
- Drainage systems to ensure that water can escape the roof
- Remove all debris that has accumulated on the roof
- Look for holes and tears in the roofing materials, as rain and wind can make these worse
We will provide our clients with photos that illustrate where the problems are so that they are documented along with a written report.
Keeping your roof in good condition is important if you want to survive the next hurricane season without having a catastrophic roof failure. Commercial Roofing Industries is your experienced roofing contractor that has worked with condo associations, HOAs, and other organizations to make sure that they are in compliance with the various roofing inspection requirements. Contact us today to schedule your roof inspection before hurricane season.
