How to Love Your Commercial Roof

Weather-wise, it’s been an interesting winter around the U.S., and many of us couldn’t figure out just what was going to come next. Now spring is just around the corner. Your commercial roof might be breathing a sigh of relief, perhaps just like you, at the gentler temperatures that should lie ahead. That’s not to say that spring can’t bring its own challenges—high winds, hail, severe storms—but the lack of ice and snow allows for more rooftop observation and maintenance opportunities to keep your roof in top condition.

It’s time to show your roof some love. After all, it has been doing the same for you throughout the winter and all year long, protecting people and products from the elements. It gives you its all and stands up to the challenges Mother Nature throws its way. Your roof can only do its job, though, if you show it love right back. And just as with any loving relationship, a little TLC goes a very long way.

Here are some things you can do:

Pay attention.

If you ignore and neglect a significant other, your relationship will suffer. The same is true with your commercial roof. If you don’t notice when something’s not right, at some point your roof will stop doing its job properly. So pay attention inside the building and on the roof. Be able to recognize what’s normal for your roof and what’s not, and when you notice something out of the ordinary, do something about it immediately. That might mean addressing a simple issue on your own or contacting a professional. Either way, don’t ignore a problem when it starts.

Lighten its load.

We all appreciate when someone lends us a hand, don’t we? Your roof will, too. You don’t need to be an expert to notice when your roof is carrying an undue burden, namely in the form of litter and debris. When it’s safe to do so, take a walk around your roof. Winter may have left some troublesome trash on your roof surface, which can clog drains and downspouts and lead to standing water on the roof. Remove whatever you can and call a professional to take care of whatever you can’t.

Get it the help it needs.

Just as you’d want a loved one to visit the doctor regularly for checkups, you want your commercial roof to receive the care and attention of a professional to ensure longevity. Work closely with a quality roofing contractor on a regular basis. Schedule annual inspections and preventative maintenance to keep your roof in prime condition throughout the year. It’s worth the effort of a simple phone call.

Now is the perfect time to show your commercial roof some love. It will thank you in the long run by loving you back for years to come. Nurture your roof relationship—the return on investment is worth the effort.

The Care Your Roof Needs

Love your commercial roof and it will love you back. A good place to start: preventative maintenance. The experts at Ridgeworth Roofing will give your roof the care it needs to be ready for the weeks and months ahead. Give us a call today.