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Commercial Roofing Equipment Theft Prevention

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:42:49 +0000

Commercial Roofing Equipment Theft Prevention

Security and theft prevention are essential in any type of equipment. Around one billion dollars in heavy equipment are lost annually due to theft, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). The definition of heavy equipment theft covers not only obvious crimes like equipment replacement or. It also includes downtime labor costs, project delay penalties, and even the value of the equipment lost over the course of law enforcement or adjuster investigation.

Preventative Measures

Make sure to install lighting around the areas that have heavy equipment on site. This will discourage any illegal tampering or activity done to the equipment. Continue to monitor the lighting so that it stays in place and effective.
Clearly display on each piece of heavy equipment the legal registration, discouraging anyone looking to steal the equipment. Adding a decal warning can also work to prevent theft.
Keep track of which pieces of heavy equipment are in use and which have not been used in a while. Ensure that the equipment not in use is not easy mobile.

Physical Security

Be aware that sites containing heavy equipment should be properly fenced, optimally with a chain link fence. These fences should also have gates for easy access; however, the gates need a padlock for extra security measures as well.
Keep in mind that thieves will not always be stopped with a gate and padlock! Adding barbed wire atop the fencing, which should be 8 feet tall at the very least, gives the site even more security.
Consider planting a GPS tracker on the more expensive equipment. Also, evaluate the equipment for any valuable, vulnerable parts such as batteries or exposed wires.
Be aware of the physical security’s condition of the sites and heavy equipment. Routinely check the fencing for weaknesses or tampering.

These security measures are made even more effective if the heavy equipment is diligently kept track of on site. A detailed inventory should be kept at all times of each piece of equipment used on a site. This will assist legal investigation or police action in their problem resolution if any theft were to occur. Such an inventory should include photos of each piece of equipment, their paint color, record year, model number, modifications, manufacturer, and serial number.

Heavy equipment can be registered at the database www.ner.net which is a national archive that helps legal actions concerning such equipment.

4 Best practices for maintaining your commercial roof

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:40:03 +0000

4 Best practices for maintaining your commercial roof

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.

3 ways to maintain and care for your commercial roof

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:36:51 +0000

3 ways to maintain and care for your commercial roof

Although installing a roof is no easy task, it is only the beginning of the work. Caring for and maintaining your commercial roof after installation is vital to the health and longevity of the job.

We wanted to point out three easy things you can do to help keep your roof in top shape. If you can take care of your roof now, before there are any serious problems, it will save you a lot of time and money down the road.

1. Keep water drained off of your roof

If you aren’t careful, it’s really easy to let water build up on your roof’s surface. This is especially true if you live in a rainy area. However, this can cause a lot of long-term damage if left untreated.

If you have any flat portions of your roof make sure you are checking it every so often to ensure that water isn’t standing on it. There should be some kind of drainage system in place, so just make sure that nothing is clogging your roof’s drain every so often.

Most water should drain off or evaporate in 48-72 hours. If it doesn’t, you may need to call a professional in to have it checked out.

2. Watch for leaks

A leaky ceiling is an early indicator that you have some serious issues with your roof. If you notice any water coming into your building from the ceiling, have the roof checked out immediately.

Depending on your building, it may be a simple fix, but sometimes this can indicate a much larger issue. Try to catch leaks as early as possible, as this will help to minimize the costs and damage later on.

3. Have your roof inspected regularly

Although you can do some things to mitigate long-term damage, you really should have a professional come in to inspect your roof on a regular basis. At least once per year, a professional roofer should take a look at your commercial roof, just to ensure there aren’t any leaks or other problems.

If you have any roofing needs, contact ForSure Roofing & Sheet Metal. We have decades of combined experience and expertise and would love to help you complete your next commercial roofing project. Check out some of our completed projects to see if we would be a good fit for your next job.