You just had a major storm blow through the area in Deerfield Beach, Hollywood, Miramar, Davie, Pompano Beach, Weston, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and the surrounding areas and now you need to check out your building. What should you be looking for and what will make you call in the professionals from Commercial Roofing Industries? Doing a walk around and a walk through a building will reveal many things, both positive and negative. The sooner that you can do these walks the sooner you can spot potential issues and have them repaired before the next big storm rolls through. Part of this will be from the ground, and part will take place on the roof, and documentation will be helpful in knowing where to put resources for repairs. You can speak with our team as well when you aren’t sure, and we can walk with you to help you understand where you should be looking for future events. Contact us today to understand how to spot problems early after a storm to get them corrected.
The Physical Inspection
It is important to get your eyes on your building, including your roof. You don’t want to assume that things are fine because if you miss a small problem that could be remedied early, it could turn into a major roofing failure that will cost you thousands, if not more, to fully repair later. Getting up on the roof, you will want to be looking for cracked roofing materials as well as pooling or standing water, as either of these will compromise the integrity of the roof itself.
Where there are roof penetrations, from vent pipes to HVAC equipment, as well as skylights and other needed mechanicals, they need to be inspected for missing flashing or otherwise compromised sealants. Gutters should also be intact and free from debris and damage so that rainwater can be properly removed from the roof.
Don’t Forget to Look Inside
Where you can, it is also important to look at the underside of your roof. You may not notice small cracks or leaks from outside, but inside you will find telltale signs of water seepage. Left unaddressed, these cracks and leaks will only get larger and cause more damage to your building and anything left in the area. With these inspections done shortly after a major storm or hurricane, you can get repair work scheduled and completed before the next storm.
The sooner that you can find a problem and correct it, the less costly it is in terms of money and time to repair it in Deerfield Beach, Hollywood, Miramar, Davie, Pompano Beach, Weston, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and the surrounding areas. Commercial Roofing Industries has decades of experience in performing roofing inspections and can provide some helpful tips in building owners finding and addressing these issues quickly. Contact us today to learn more and schedule your roof inspection.
