The Importance of Regular Roof Inspections and Maintenance

Roof Consulting Services, Inc.

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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

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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

Roof Inspections

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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

Visual Inspections

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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

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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

Aging & Wear

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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.

Inspect All Components

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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

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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

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