If it’s been quite some time since you've had a Plymouth MN commercial
roofing inspector take a look at your roof, then you may have some problems
that need to be immediately addressed. While there are issues that make
themselves known, like roof leaks, others produce signs not as easily detected.
Whatever the case, leaving these problems unsolved can cost you considerably
when you finally decide to have them fixed.
The following problems should be addressed immediately by
a Plymouth MN commercial roofing professional:
Expanded Screw
Holes
These are a problem for panel roofs. Wind and fluctuating
temperatures over time can cause the screw holes in panels to expand around the
screws that hold the panels in place. These create spaces where water can leak
underneath and soak the roof deck, which can be costly to fix once the roof deck
becomes saturated.
Buckled Panels
Due to poor installation and weather damage, panels can
buckle. When this happens, buckling allows wind to blow underneath the panels,
making them loose. The problem then begins to worsen as panels start to fall
off from the roof, and can come off in large sections when a storm hits.
Blistering
Hot bituminous roofing systems can begin to blister due
to improper heating techniques and dry lapping. Large blisters can rupture and
allow water to seep underneath the bitumen. Once blisters begin to form, they
can become worsened by hot weather. Commercial roofing systems in some regions
of the country frequently experience blistering due to humid, subtropical
climates.
Water ponds
Small ponds on a roof can begin to gather as the result
of improper sloping and blocked drains. Repairing blocked drains is easy, but
it’s more complex to fix a sloping roof. The best solution to this problem is
to establish a new slop via a taper insulation system.
Not sure what to do about your Plymouth MN building’s
commercial roof? Give us a call at 952-894-5435 or Request a Free Estimate.
