Maintenance is one of the major responsibilities associated with owning commercial buildings. Many of the maintenance tasks that are the most challenging to solve are related to roof water damage. Do you have roof leak repair problems also? If so, don’t worry, since we will be sharing some proven tips in this article on how you can repair roof leaks and much more. So let’s gets started. The first thing that we want to share is the various things that can cause roof leaks:
Extreme Weather: Severe weather is a major cause of roof damage. When your roof tends to leak during heavy rain, you can assume that a downpour and strong winds had something to do with this. Apart from rains, it is also important to watch for hail damage and wind damage.
Valleys that are Improperly Sealed: Human error is what often causes improperly sealed valleys. Usually, when this happens, the sealing was not done correctly. However, at times it can also be caused by winter weather since ice can also erode the sealing on your roof valleys.
Attic Condensation: There are other times when the damage does not originate from the actual roof but comes from the attic instead. BE sure to inspect your attic on a regular basis for mold growth and excessive moisture.
Age of Roof: At times there is not any weather disturbance or external cause that causes damage to a roof. Sometimes it becomes damaged over time as the roof continues to age.
Holes: This is a common kind of roof damage. Holes occur quite often and can be caused by a number of different reasons. However, whatever the cause happens to be, it is always a smart idea to patch up the hole as soon as you find it to prevent further damage from occurring.
Excess Moisture: Another problem with a roof that can result in poor indoor air quality is the issue of excessive moisture that can result in the development of wood rot and mold.
Roof Vents: Damage to the roof vents is a roof problem that we place a high priority on. That is due to the fact that they can affect your commercial establishment’s indoor air quality and can result in health problems. Usually, roof vents are damaged following a strong storm, when the forces of nature result in the vents becoming blocked with debris, fallen heavy objects such as tree limbs causing compression, or the ducts or vent pipes becoming disconnected.
Damaged Roofing System: This is the most serious type of roof leak you can get. Usually, the roofing system becomes damage during weather disturbances when wind gusts are strong enough in order to dislodge even the AC unit and cause even further damage.
