One of the most problematic areas of a commercial building that could negatively affect your company’s bottom line is the roof. As a business owner, your building not only houses your products but may also be a place where your employees and customers frequent.
A leaky commercial roof may cost you more than damaged interior space.
Moisture damage may destroy your products or equipment necessary to operate your business. It may also put the indoor air quality at risk from mold growth, leading to fines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
You could even face litigation from employees or customers who are injured on your property from slip and fall accidents related to poor roofing conditions. How do you know if it’s time to replace your commercial roof? Here are five significant signs.
Age
One of the most important reasons you will need to replace your commercial roof is that it has aged beyond its expected lifetime. Most commercial roofs last between 20 and 30 years. If you have been getting regular maintenance for your roof, it may last an additional decade or two longer than expected.
Also, if you have a metal roof, it may last 40 to 70 years before it needs replacement. When your commercial roof reaches the end of its life expectancy, it’s time to replace it.
Energy Inefficiency
Besides age, another reason you’ll want to replace your commercial roof is that it no longer provides the energy efficiency it should. You may notice this by the significant rise in heating and cooling costs each year.
A commercial roof in poor condition could increase your energy bills by several thousand dollars each year. Unfortunately, this expense could be negatively impacting your bottom line, unnecessarily increasing the cost of running your business.
Pooling Water and Leaks
Another reason to replace your commercial roof is that water no longer drains from it after it rains or snows, as it did when the roof was installed. Instead, it forms pools in some regions of the roof, causing leaks inside the building.
Not only will these leaks damage the attic of your commercial building, but they could also trickle down to other areas, creating a trip hazard for visitors in your building. This could lead to injuries and lawsuits, which could further negatively impact your bottom line.
Failure to Protect Products and Equipment
The water that pools on your roof most likely is entering the building, causing damage to the infrastructure and encouraging mold growth. Another problem it could cause is that it could significantly damage products or equipment stored in your building.
Leaks that occur in your building due to a faulty roof could destroy equipment needed to help operate your business. It may even cause water damage to computers that are necessary for tracking orders or maintaining customer information.
If you operate a retail store selling products, a leaking roof can destroy the product, making it impossible to sell, which can negatively impact your bottom line.
Sustainability
A final critical reason to invest in a new commercial roof is that it is necessary for the overall sustainability of your business. Most customers who patronize your business want to know that the company they do business with is environmentally responsible.
A new quality roof will go a long way to ensure that your roof isn’t negatively impacting the environment by releasing toxins into the atmosphere or water supply.
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