You rarely see the flat roof as a property or house owner, which may lead to neglected maintenance and a shorter lifespan. Upkeep of a flat roof is just as vital as maintenance of any other structure.
A flat roof, whether residential or commercial, must be inspected once a year at least to ensure that everything is in good working order and that any necessary repair is completed. A thorough roof care program can help you save money by extending the life of the flat roof.
Ikon Roofing takes an active role in roof repair Burbank and also maintaining its customers’ roof. They offer services e.g., repairing, restoring, as well as maintaining your roofing system in order to protect and extend its life.
The following are a few signs to decide whether you must change your roof.
1. Your age of the roof
A normal asphalt shingle roof, according to most roofing experts, has a certain lifespan of roughly say about 20 years. On the other hand, a metal or tile roof can last longer, but as your roof will approach or exceed its lifespan, you should consider re-roofing your home.
2. Deteriorated shingles
Missing shingles, as well as buckled and curled shingles, are common indicators that a roof replacement will be required. Examine your shingles from the ground to see whether they have curled or buckled. Excessive granules gradually fall to the ground or into your gutters. On the shingle, you can see the fiberglass mat.
3. Large or multiple leaks
While any leaking roof is not necessarily an indication that it is time to replace it, a roof with multiple large leaks is likely beyond repair. A leaking roof may also cause damage to the interior of your home.
4. Sagging roof
A sagging roof usually always indicates a more significant problem, for example, a structural problem. Sagging on a large scale is a solid sign that your roof needs to be replaced.
While the EPDM, PVC, or TPO flat roof membrane can easily survive 20 to 30 years, perimeter flashings, roof penetrations, membrane seams, etc. can all break prematurely. In case such a failure occurs and stays unnoticed for a few weeks or months, the entire roof structure can be ruined, necessitating an expensive flat roof replacement.
A consistent program for flat roof maintenance should be always followed with a minimum of one inspection of the flat roof in the spring to avoid problems like these. Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures are the deadliest enemies of a flat roof, with many roofs getting destroyed by the severe winter winds and also freeze/thaw cycles.
A regular inspection of the spring flat roof can identify any faults or problems that the winter may have brought, and Ikon Roofing can usually address these minor issues before they become major problems.
They also advocate having a fall assessment to ensure that your residential or business flat roof will not attempt to weather any worst season with certain holes or any other flaws. A proactive roof maintenance strategy will always be less expensive than a reactive strategy, saving you time and also money in the longer run.
