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How to Extend the Life of Your Roof

When it comes to maintaining your property, one of the most important aspects to consider is your roof. A flat roof, in particular, requires special attention to ensure its longevity. While a properly installed flat roof can last up to 25 years, neglecting routine maintenance can significantly shorten its lifespan.

That’s why in this blog post, we’ll be discussing some valuable tips on how to extend the life of your flat roof. From regular inspections to preventive measures, we’ll cover everything you need to know to keep it in top-notch condition for years to come. So, whether you’re a homeowner or a business owner, this guide is for you!

Understanding Why Commercial Businesses Want to Extend the Life of Their Roof

If you’re seeking to save money and accumulate a budget for building maintenance, you want a flat roof to last as long as it can do its job. Though various kinds of systems are on the market, such as EPDM, they can all benefit from routine upkeep and maintenance. By focusing on taking care of your flat roof, you will ensure it can last for many more decades.

A substantial benefit of extending your flat roof’s life is a reduction in the frequency of repairs. Emergency situations such as a big storm might arise, but it’s possible to minimize a good deal of the potential damage from one.

If you do it right, you won’t have to spend money on constant repairs. You’re also less likely to place the people inside your building at risk of unpleasant problems like mold or water leaks.

Tips & Tricks to Extend the Life of Your Roof

Extending the lifespan of your flat roof isn’t just a vague notion. You may take concrete steps to preserve the roof and guarantee it remains in excellent condition for years to come. At Seal Roofing, we suggest you follow these three tips to keep your it functioning capably for its longest potential lifetime.

1. Flat Roof Coatings

The first way to extend the life of your flat roof is with suitable coatings. A poly glass coating can extend by up to ten years, which is a substantial increase and benefit.

At Seal Roofing, we can perform a coating service for many systems, including metal roofs, EPDM roofs, and PVC roofs. The benefits of a flat roof coating are many and include the following:

  • Increased energy efficiency
  • Improved eco-friendliness
  • Skid resistance
  • UV resistance
  • Protection from sunlight
  • Prevention of storm damage

If you wish to protect your flat roof and make it last, poly glass coating or another appropriate application is the way to go.

2. Flat Roof Drainage Upgrades

Sloped roofs allow water to flow down and into the gutters; flat roofs have to provide more robust drainage systems. Otherwise, water will pool and generate leaks, mold, and other damage. If damage is left alone, this will substantially reduce the lifespan of your roof.

It can be challenging to know when your roof has drainage problems. You may develop water damage within the insulation or roofing system before you notice evident signs of wear. Thus, it’s wisest to proceed to step three in order to establish whether you may need a drainage upgrade.

3. Flat Roof Inspections

The third step to prolong the life of your flat roof is to obtain ongoing inspections from roofing professionals. For commercial roofing systems, such assessments are desirable at least twice a year as well as after any major storm.

During an inspection, the Seal Roofing team will check everything thoroughly. We will look for water damage, storm impairment, and other harm to the system. Then we can diagnose problems and perform repairs if needed. Fixing repairs as soon as possible will ensure you don’t have to order a roof replacement.

When it comes to managing a business, a commercial roof inspection is essential to maintaining a healthy and safe environment for customers, employees, and goods.

Here’s What to Look For

Extend the Lifespan of Your Roof With Help from the Pros

The best way you can extend the lifespan of your flat roof is through routine upkeep. They can use twice-yearly maintenance and inspections to confirm they are in proper condition and ready to withstand any weather conditions. But you may wonder where you can turn for reliable inspections and repair services that ensure your flat roof lasts as long as it should.

Seal Roofing has more than 30 years of experience with commercial and flat roofing systems. From repairs to replacements to installation, we understand the conditions in Pennsylvania that affect flat roofs, and are well-equipped to take care of your flat roof through regular inspections and maintenance visits. Our experts can also apply flat roof coatings to give your roof the best possible protection. Contact us today to learn more or to request a quote.

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