The Best Way to Deal with Commercial Roof Leaks
Dealing with a roof leak in your home is stressful. It is an even bigger problem in a commercial facility because it can be difficult to trace the source of the leak. However, here’s some truth; commercial roof leaks are inevitable. Unlike residential roofs, commercial roofs tend to have so many failure points, such as: Penetrations cut to accommodate HVAC units, skylights, roof hatches, etc., are some of the weakest points of a roof which also makes them vulnerable to water intrusion; thus, they must be properly sealed. Commercial flat roofs are at a disadvantage of leaking caused by ponding water that tends to last more than 48 hours after rain. Membrane damage – over time, the roof’s membrane is bound to shrink, crack, or split due to temperature changes. If not checked, the result for membrane damage is a leaking roof or worse. Roofs don’t last forever, and for a commercial roof, these are some of the failure points that would cause your commercial roof to leak. How do you ...