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Commercial roofs often suffer quietly over time, until one day, the damage becomes impossible to ignore. Common signs that you may need a full roof replacement include:
If you have any of these problems, our team will check your roof and give you honest advice on whether a replacement is the best long term solution.
If you’re noticing leaks, your roof has already been compromised. It is recommended by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) that you get your business’s roof inspected at least twice a year, preferably every spring and fall season. Inspecting the roof for certain signs will help prevent total roof damage, signs like:
There are many other signs that your business’s roof needs replacement. We can help find them and point them out. You can get your roof inspected for free by Prime Commercial.
A roof has an average lifespan of about 20 years. It may vary depending on the roof material and roof type, as some materials have a longer lifespan and some roof types and materials don’t last as long. We can help you choose the best roof material and type for your business.
It’s always best when replacing a roof to remove the existing one rather than install over the old one. We recommend your old roof be completely removed, as we need to address what you can’t see before covering it up again.
There are many factors that go into this such as size, age, amount of damage and materials used. With most commercial properties, we are able to replace a roof anywhere from a few days to a week. We offer free estimates on your roof replacement and will have a good idea on timing after a complete roof inspection.
We do not recommend doing this, as the labor and logistics are sometimes overwhelming for the untrained and inexperienced. It’s also very unsafe to be up on your roof without proper equipment and training. We can give you estimates and options to choose from before replacing or repairing your roof.
What is best for other businesses’ roofs might not be best for your roof. It depends on the roof’s pitch, shape and style. We can give you a better answer to what is the best roof for you after completing your free inspection.