Mother Nature can take a toll on any commercial roof in the country. Each region has its own unique challenges and extremes, ranging from excessive temperature fluctuations to intense sun and heat, or the damage caused by a storm or hurricane. At Weather, our team is here to provide solutions when you discover roof damage after a storm. Our professionals are located throughout the country, including Omaha, Nebraska, Owensboro, Kentucky, and Destin, Florida. When you need expert roof repairs from the team you know you can trust for quality solutions, you can rely on us. Weather responds quickly and has the skill and expertise to repair these common types of roof damage after a storm.
Hail Damage And Your Commercial Roof
Hail is the most common weather-related hazard that can damage a roof. Little balls of ice come hurling down on the roof’s surface and can shatter tiles, dimple or pierce a metal roof, and damage asphalt shingles. Sadly, the hail can be what most people consider very small and still result in damage to the roof, creating a water leak and potentially tens of thousands of dollars in water damage. After any hailstorm, it is wise to contact the team at Weather for a roof inspection to prevent minor damage from turning into a much more hazardous and costly incident.
Wind Damage Can Be Treacherous
When you mention wind damage, most commercial property owners only think of the issues created when high wind lifts shingles on a traditional roof. In reality, this is not a commonly used roof material on commercial properties, so commercial property owners and management teams often overlook the potential for wind damage, which can be a costly mistake. Wind can cause damage to any roof when it begins to lift the flashing or trim around items such as commercial HVAC systems or other equipment mounted on the roof. Just a minor defect in that seal can allow water to seep in and begin to rot the support structure or cause water damage to the building. Powerful winds can also lift concrete or masonry roof tiles, as well as slate tiles, and create gaps that allow water to damage the structure below.
Ice Damage Is Costly
Not all storms occur in the warm weather months. There can also be hazardous storms in the winter that dump sleet and snow on your commercial roof. When snow and moisture are trapped on a roof, the moisture freezes and expands, often creating damage and gaps in the coverage provided by the roof’s surface. If you suspect that water and sleet are not draining correctly from your commercial roof, please contact the Weather team immediately. Your prompt action will enable our professionals to inspect the roof while the ice is still present and determine if it is seeping under the trim or flashing and causing damage that could become a costly roof leak when the weather changes and the ice becomes water.
Trust Weather To Look Out For Your Commercial Roof
As the owner or manager of a commercial property, you might not have the ability to see the roof’s surface that is protecting the structure and the business that is operating inside it. However, you can place your trust in the team at Weather to provide comprehensive roof inspections and recommendations when there are indications of potential roof damage or water that should be addressed to prevent costly water damage. Contact our team nearest your facility to schedule your roof inspection and prevent the need for more costly repairs due to storm damage.
