{"id":21251,"date":"2021-11-10T20:19:19","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T20:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/generalroof.com\/?p=21251"},"modified":"2022-10-19T05:53:26","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T05:53:26","slug":"important-elements-of-a-commercial-roof-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/generalroof.com\/important-elements-of-a-commercial-roof-inspection\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Elements of a Commercial Roof Inspection"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is always a good time for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">commercial roof inspection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It can identify problems with your property\u2019s roof before they cause major issues such as expensive repairs and damage to equipment and belongings. A roofing inspection is one of the most cost-effective tools <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building owners.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/generalroof.com\/\">General Roofing<\/a>, our inspections are designed to be convenient and detailed. We recommend you schedule inspections regularly so you can stay ahead of any <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">potential problems <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <a href=\"https:\/\/propertymanagerinsider.com\/extending-commercial-roof-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improve the life expectancy of your roof<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Going too long between a professional inspection can leave your building exposed to roof leaks and other problems.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Common Roof Problems to Look Out For<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leaks<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moss buildup<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broken Gutters &#8211; This can cause siding rot and even wash away landscaping.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cracks &#8211; <\/span>Changing temperature causes your roof to expand and contract, which leads to cracking.<\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Critters &#8211; <\/span>Birds and other animals living on your roof may cause damage and should be removed.<\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ponding water<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ponding water can cause the following adverse effects on the roof membrane:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deck deformation\/deflection<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roof surfaces<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> damage<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Algae and vegetation growth which causes clogged drains<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A buildup of dirt, debris, and other contaminants<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><strong>How do I know if my building needs a roof inspection?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you observed leaks in your building or brown stains on your ceilings and walls or noticed any of the issues listed above, then it is best to immediately contact your local <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">commercial<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> roofing company and request a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">roof inspection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to expect in a commercial roof inspection?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be surprised if the inspection begins inside your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">commercial<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> building<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The roof inspector will look for signs<\/span> of <a href=\"https:\/\/generalroof.com\/your-commercial-roof-is-leaking-now-what\/\">recent water leaks<\/a> in the <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">form of stains and even the presence of mold or mildew. If water is already leaking into the interior of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">commercial<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> property<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the inspector will determine where the water is originating from by checking the exterior for additional damage. Inspectors typically look for signs such<\/span> as:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Holes in the substrate<\/li>\r\n<li>Pooling of water<\/li>\r\n<li>Exposed nails or other hardware<\/li>\r\n<li>Damaged shingles<\/li>\r\n<li>Cracked sealant<\/li>\r\n<li>Blisters<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If the inspection doesn&#8217;t uncover problems, you can feel confident about the roof&#8217;s condition for another year or so. However, if the damage is found, the inspector can create a plan of action to either repair or install a new roofing system.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" class=\"wp-image-21259\" src=\"https:\/\/generalroof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/roofing-inspector-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"roof inspection\" srcset=\"https:\/\/generalroof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/roofing-inspector-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/generalroof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/roofing-inspector-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/generalroof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/roofing-inspector-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/generalroof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/roofing-inspector-1536x1018.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/generalroof.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/roofing-inspector.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to do next after you receive a commercial roof inspection?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A qualified roofing inspector will make recommendations and go over the options that make the most sense for your property\u2019s needs. The inspector will identify all the major problems. The solution should fix all of the identified problems and make sure that water will not penetrate your building. <\/span> The solution should be cost-effective and restore the quality of your roofing system.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>How often should I inspect my roof?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial roofs should always be inspected at least twice a year! Spring and fall are the best seasons of the year for a roof inspection. By doing this, you can be sure that your roof will be ready for extreme weather and temperatures that come with the winter and summer months.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>How much does a commercial roof inspection cost?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>At General Roofing, we perform free inspections in the California Bay Area. <a href=\"https:\/\/generalroof.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a> today for your next roofing inspection or more information.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is always a good time for a commercial roof inspection. It can identify problems with your property\u2019s&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":21252,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[26,27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-commercial-roof-maintenance","category-commercial-roofing"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/generalroof.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21251","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/generalroof.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/generalroof.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/generalroof.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/generalroof.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21251"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/generalroof.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21251\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/generalroof.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21252"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/generalroof.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21251"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/generalroof.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21251"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/generalroof.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}