Roof Repair & Maintenance Programs

Typical commercial roof that has all items needing maintenance, pitchpans, etc... (Click to enlarge)

American Quality Roofing promises you:

Detailed professional roof inspections on all Commercial and Industrial properties.

Quality workmanship at competitive prices for any required or desired repairs on reroofing (free estimates provided). All work performed in compliance with local building codes with appropriate guarantees.

It is prudent for the building owner to have routine roof maintenance performed on the roof at a minimum of once a year, preferably two times a year--spring and fall.

Routine roof maintenance including both roof membrane and flashings is recommended regardless of whether or not the roof is warranted.

Millions of dollars a year are spent on replacing roofs that may have had years of life left in them. Owners today recognize the importance of the investment they have made in protecting their building and its contents from damage, both in terms of roof cost, its replacement value of interior furnishings and stock.

Even though a manufacturers or contractors warranty was probably issued upon completion of your roofing project, the building owner continues to be responsible for proper roof care and maintenance.

Owners are now routinely implementing scheduled roof inspections and maintenance programs. Extending the service life of your roof saves you money and eliminates dealing with leakage and other rooting problems. A roof maintenance program is a preventative or corrective procedure taken to restore a roofing system to a watertight condition. American Quality Roofing offer maintenance contracts for commercial and industrial sites.

As part of a roof maintenance agreement, a professional roofing consultant can perform periodic inspections and recommend that minor problems be corrected before they become trouble some. A report of the general roof condition is submitted to the building owner after each inspection, with recommendations for immediate and future action needed.

A maintenance agreement in the form of a contract between the building owner and a roofing contractor for a specified period of time should be implemented.

Generally, roof systems are not designed for roof traffic other than that required for maintenance services performed by a trained professional. If regular foot traffic is planned for a roof, provisions should be made for a properly installed roof walkway system.

SCHEDULED BI-ANNUAL INSPECTIONS

The key element of any roof maintenance program is regular roof inspection and immediate attention to all identified problems.

Every spring and fall a professional who understands the design of your roof system should inspect the roof. The spring inspection may detect signs of deterioration and items that are in need of corrective action prior to our regions rainy season. This is a good time to document the condition of the roofing system in the event of strong wind conditions that accompany the tropical weather systems that pass South Florida. This documentation will also play a key roll should an insurance claim be necessary. The fall inspection to assure that the roof did not sustain damage due to high wind or wind uplift separation. Special inspections are recommended following extraordinary situations such as:

Problem: De-bonded tile
Solution: Lift and install tile adhesive
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THE BUILDING OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY:

1. Maintain accurate and historical roof records.
2. Control roof access.
3. Report leaks or other roof damage immediately!
4. Ensure routine maintenance.
5. Use professional roofing contractors for all major maintenance.
6. Re-coating, emergency repairs and permanent repairs.
7. Collaboration with a professional roofing consultant with the addition of new penetrations or equipment.

At ten to thirty percent of the cost of a new roof, choosing a roof maintenance program performed by professionals can offer you a sound roof at a sound price.

NINE STEPS TO A HAPPY ROOF

Repairs to flat built-up and shingle or tile slope maintenance programs from a single family residence to an entire office complexes include: 1. Refill Pitch Pockets. 2. Repair Leaks on Warranty Roof. 3. Strip in Pitch Pockets. 4. Recaulk & Seal Flashings. 5. Clean & Check Drains. 6. Secure Copings and Counter Flashings.	(Click to enlarge)
7. Coat entire Roof with White Acrylic or Aluminum as appropriate. 8. Clean Loose Debris including Branches, Leaves and Dirt. 9. Add Granules.	Problem: wall flashing weathered Solution: Coating of special heavy coating with high reflective and waterproofing qualities