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Importance of Regular Roof Inspections and Maintenance

You cannot always just look at a roof and decide whether it needs to be repaired or replaced. Is good to hire a professional to give assessment of exactly what needs to be done to ensure your roof is still protecting your home or office.

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Importance of Regular Roof Inspections and Maintenance

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  1. The Importance of Regular Roof Inspections and Maintenance Roof Consulting Services, Inc. R o o f C o n s u l t i n g S e r v i c e s , I n c . • w ww . r o o f d e s i g n . c o m • 8 0 0 . 6 3 7 . 7 1 0 9

  2. Roof Maintenance • A regular maintenance program is essential to getting the maximum life from a roof • Don’t assume that just because a roof doesn’t leak, it hasn’t incurred damage R o o f C o n s u l t i n g S e r v i c e s , I n c . • w ww . r o o f d e s i g n . c o m • 8 0 0 . 6 3 7 . 7 1 0 9

  3. Roof Inspections R o o f C o n s u l t i n g S e r v i c e s , I n c . • w ww . r o o f d e s i g n . c o m • 8 0 0 . 6 3 7 . 7 1 0 9 Inspecting and maintaining a roof is the only way to extend its service life after it has been installed Semi-annual inspections can catch many roofing problems before any major damage occurs

  4. Visual Inspections R o o f C o n s u l t i n g S e r v i c e s , I n c . • w ww . r o o f d e s i g n . c o m • 8 0 0 . 6 3 7 . 7 1 0 9 Periodic visual inspections can greatly increase the service life of any roof assembly and therefore reduce life cycle costs Qualified roof inspectors walk over the entire roof area looking for and photographing any deficiencies

  5. Moisture Surveys • Water infiltration  is one of the industry's most persistent and costly problems resulting in roof leaks, loss of insulating properties, structural deterioration and property damage • Infrared Moisture Surveys can determine if and where detrimental moisture is in a roofing system R o o f C o n s u l t i n g S e r v i c e s , I n c . • w ww . r o o f d e s i g n . c o m • 8 0 0 . 6 3 7 . 7 1 0 9

  6. Aging & Wear R o o f C o n s u l t i n g S e r v i c e s , I n c . • w ww . r o o f d e s i g n . c o m • 8 0 0 . 6 3 7 . 7 1 0 9 The natural tendency of a roof system, as with most materials, is to slowly deteriorate from the moment it comes into contact with the environment The climatic conditions a roof is exposed to can be extreme - Intense sun rays can boost temperatures on the roof over 150° F and swings between hot and cold can be as significant as 40 to 50 degrees in 24 hours

  7. Inspect All Components R o o f C o n s u l t i n g S e r v i c e s , I n c . • w ww . r o o f d e s i g n . c o m • 8 0 0 . 6 3 7 . 7 1 0 9 RCS utilizes a checklist to ensure that all conditions are accounted for during inspection We include the perimeter edge, wall flashings, terminations, equipment curb flashings, seams, caulking’s, etc.

  8. Document All Deficiencies • We mark and number deficiencies with spray paint or a grease pen • And we utilize photographs as a backup to marking the roof surface R o o f C o n s u l t i n g S e r v i c e s , I n c . • w ww . r o o f d e s i g n . c o m • 8 0 0 . 6 3 7 . 7 1 0 9

  9. Perform the Repairs • Make sure you are repairing the deficiencies after each inspection and not waiting until water enters the building • Utilize a roofing professional who uses the proper equipment, materials and methods to perform the repairs R o o f C o n s u l t i n g S e r v i c e s , I n c . • w ww . r o o f d e s i g n . c o m • 8 0 0 . 6 3 7 . 7 1 0 9

  10. For More Information From anywhere in the U.S. – Call 800-637-7109 Corporate Office – Richmond, VA – (804) 515-0885 Regional Contact Numbers: Dallas, TX Denver, CO Minneapolis, MN (214) 361-2705 (303) 623-1568 (612) 333-9003 Orlando, FL San Francisco, CA Boston, MA (407) 426-0520 (415) 970-1574 (617) 345-0550 Atlanta, GA Charlotte, NC Philadelphia, PA (404) 486-9001 (704) 948-1166 (215) 496-0234 R o o f C o n s u l t i n g S e r v i c e s , I n c . • w ww . r o o f d e s i g n . c o m • 8 0 0 . 6 3 7 . 7 1 0 9 Visit www.roofconsultingservices.com or www.roofdesign.com

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