As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure—and that’s certainly the case when it comes to commercial roofing. If you regularly care for and maintain your roof throughout the years, it will last a lot longer and cost you a lot less than if you don’t.

We’ve put together four best practices that you can start doing today which will help you keep your commercial roof in near-perfect condition. If you follow these practices, you’ll have less expensive repairs, and your roof should last you a lot longer before it needs to be replaced.

1. Keep your roof’s surface protected

If at all possible, limit the number of people who have access to the roof. Every time someone walks on it, they are shortening that roof’s lifespan by a decent margin. 

Only allow people on the roof who have to be there to do specific jobs. Otherwise, you should keep it off-limits. 

2. Communicate with those who regularly get on the roof

For those people who do spend time working on the roof of your building, make sure that they are communicating with you. Every time they go up, have them quickly glance the roof over. 

Ask them to look for any blockage or clogging on the drain, ponded water, or other damage that you may not be aware of. If you keep an open line of communication, it will help you catch problems in the early stages, before they become a big problem.

3. Understand your commercial roof’s warranty

Every roofing system is different, but yours should have some sort of limited warranty. Make sure you understand what issues are covered and which are not.

In addition, you should see if there are any requirements for coverage. For example, many roofing companies require inspections every year or every 6 months in order to keep your coverage up.

4. Have your commercial roof regularly inspected

This is the absolute best practice you can have for maintaining your roof. Make sure you have a professional come out and inspect it at least once a year, if not more. 

They will be able to notice things you might miss, ultimately saving you money in the end. 

Whether you need a new installation, emergency services, or just an inspection, we’re glad to help. With decades of combined experience and expertise, we pride ourselves on making sure all of our customers are taken care of. If you need any professional roofing services, reach out to ForSure Roofing & Sheet Metal.