At first glance, a minor leak in your commercial building may not appear to be a cause for alarm. Perhaps you’ve had to set a bucket up in the back or even ignore some small water stains in favor of something that seems much more urgent. After all, especially with regard to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, you probably feel as if it can’t possibly hurt to put minor repairs until you’ve managed to become a bit more financially stable.
However, even the smallest unaddressed commercial roof leak can and will result in much more serious issues down the line, costing you extensive amounts of time and money to repair, replace, or recover your commercial roof. This can affect your operations as well as your bottom line. In this article, we’ll discuss three key reasons why any good business owner should hire a commercial roofer in Tampa like Aderhold Roofing to perform regular roof inspections and routine maintenance to prevent extensive roof damage and repairs.
Interior Damage
Increased Utility Costs
Insulation works by trapping tiny pockets of air to slow down the movement of heat out of your building in the winter months and into your building in the summer months. Insulating your commercial building is a great way to save your occupants money on energy bills, meet occupant satisfaction, and improve indoor air quality. When you’re faced with a commercial roof leak, any holes in your roof mean that water can enter your roof and get into the insulation.
When your insulation gets saturated with water, which happens rather quickly and takes a very long time to dry out, you’ll immediately notice a reduction in its effectiveness. The HVAC system will need to work significantly harder to compensate for the loss of hot or cold air, and your utility bill will steadily increase. Over time, a chronic leak will cause the insulation to degrade and, even if it’s capable of drying out, the damage has already been done.
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Health Hazards
A leaky commercial roof can also create serious health hazards for you, your employees, and the occupants of your building as unattended roof leaks encourage mildew and mold growth. In addition to ruining your ceiling tiles and creating unsightly marks on your roof and floors, the mere presence of mold can trigger health problems, such as allergic reactions, asthma attacks, rashes, fever, cough, and eye irritation. Water leaks that accumulate in stagnant water and puddles are also a great place for disease-carrying insects like mosquitoes to lay their eggs and continue to spread throughout the building. The worst part of all is that, once mold has crept in, your only option will be to perform extensive roof repairs and a full restoration of every item that has been exposed to the mold.
And all this, of course, is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to problems stemming from unaddressed roof leaks. Other consequences include the presence of slipping hazards, a shortened lifespan of your commercial roof, and loss of business revenue, just to name a few. Fortunately, you can avoid any of these problems by having your commercial roof inspected, maintained, and repaired to its original condition by the certified roofing contractors at Aderhold Roofing. We have the necessary experience and expertise to assist you with any commercial roof leak in Tampa that you may come across.
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Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general educational information only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional counsel.