From our experience, we have come to the conclusion that “Preventative Maintenance” is impetrative on protecting your roof investment and the longevity in your roof system. That’s why Roof Management has dedicated a maintenance team to specifically handle this program. We offer many programs depending on your specific needs. We perform an initial inspection of each building to help us determine which program will work for you.

Some of the things we investigate are:

Type of drainage, general overall conditions, type of roof system, conditions of any roof flashings, copings or other roof penetrations that may be present. We also judge the surrounding to determine how much debris may end up on the roof and into the drainage system.

All of this information is then compiled into a detailed report with photographs for your review. Along with this report is our recommendation for maintenance on your specific building. In most cases a program is designed around a Spring and Fall visit when it is most necessary. This allows us to clean the gutters and roof drains in the Spring and then again after the leaves drop in the Fall.

Any major problems that need to be addressed will be documented with photographs and quoted separately from the maintenance agreement. Many of our customers choose to set a price “not to exceed” when there is an additional repair that’s needed and can be handled on a scheduled visit which saves the cost of an additional trip back to the job.

Why Regular Inspections and Maintenance

Roofs are subjected to harsh weather, structural movement and stresses, as well as chemicals present in the atmosphere. While normal aging will occur on all roofs, small problems stemming from neglect, abuse, contamination, error or accident can result in costly repairs or premature failure of the roofing system, if not detected. A regular program of inspection and repairs will help detect minor problems before they become serious, thus avoiding interruptions of the building functions, and most importantly, protecting the owner’s investment by adding years to the life of the roof.

Sealants

A primary area of maintenance is the sealants on the roofing system. All pitch pans fillers, caulking, and sealants must be examined during all regular inspections. Sealants are a major item in any maintenance program due to the extreme stresses created in these areas. Sealants are susceptible to cracking, pulling away from the walls or other surfaces, and splitting. Sealants replacement should take place at the first sign of deterioration.

Parapet Walls

Parapet walls should be inspected for deteriorating copings, cracked or open mortar joints, or other signs of wear and tear. Deterioration of the parapet wall can lead to water penetration into the structure, which is not only harmful to the structure; it may also cause premature failure to other parts of the roofing system. Insulation, decking, framing members and the fasteners in a mechanically attached roofing system may all be adversely affected by moisture penetration.

Roof Tie-Ins

Tie-in areas should be thoroughly inspected for any sign of failure. Tie-ins have different materials in contact, which may create areas of stress. The sealants and other items in these areas should be reviewed for cracking, splitting, or gaps. Degradation of the other roofing systems may have direct impact on the performance of the Duro-Last roofing system. Any questions regarding the life of a tie-in should be directed to Duro-Last for warranty considerations.

Air Conditioning Units

Care must be taken to ensure that any small, sharp debris is removed. Check around air conditioning equipment, other penetrations and elevation changes, and areas of access. Air conditioners should be checked to ensure that access panels are properly fastened in place and that the drainage lines are functioning properly. Clogged drain lines and missing access panels are items that create leakage into the structure.

Building Structure

The exterior of the structure should be inspected for open mortar joins, poor laps in siding, concrete spilling, loose fascia or general deterioration. Any of these items will allow water and moisture penetration, which may affect the longevity of the roofing system, and the structure itself. New water stains on exterior walls may indicate that the coping or other terminations are leaking.

Roofs are constantly under attack be weather, structural movement and stresses, as well as chemical present in the atmosphere. While normal aging will occur on all roofs, small problems stemming from neglect, abuse, contamination, error or accident can result in costly repairs or premature failure of the roofing system, if not detected. A regular program of inspection and repairs will help detect minor problems before they become serious, thus avoiding interruptions of the building functions, and most importantly, protecting the owner’s investment by adding years to the life of the roof. 

Drainage

The roof structure should provide for positive drainage to eliminate ponding water whenever possible. NOTE: Duro-Last does not exclude ponding water in the Duro-Last warranty. The weight of ponding water may deflect the decking and framing members, causing damage to the structure and the roofing system. Ensuring proper roofing drainage is very important item in a maintenance program. These structural issues should be addressed with your engineering and architectural advisors.

Drains should be kept clear, and any debris that may clog a drain, such as tennis balls, leaves, sticks and loose debris, beverage cans, etc., should be removed during each inspection. Every drain should have a clean “leaf” grate present to prevent clogging of the drain pipes.

Good Housekeeping

The final area of inspection is general appearance of the roof and the surface conditions of the membrane. General appearance is primarily a function of housekeeping. Debris, poor drainage or ponding can directly affect the roof system. An effective maintenance program will address these items and prevent damage to the roofing system.

INDUSTRY SPECIFIC ROOFING & MAINTENANCE APPLICATIONS

• SMALL BUSINESS
• COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING
• PROPERTY MANGAEMENT, SHOPPING MALLS & MUNICIPALITIES
• INSTITUTIONAL, FOOD SERVICE & HOSPITALITY
• CHAIN, FRANCHISE & MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
• SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, ARENAS & NONPROFIT ENTITIES

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32402 West Eight Mile Rd.
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Office/Warehouse: 248-474-2767
Fax: 248-474-4199
Email: info@roofmgmtco.com