What to Expect During a Commercial Roof Inspection

Commercial buildings can have roof problems at a seemingly higher rate than residential or industrial buildings. This is largely due to the overall design of most commercial buildings – the roof is often wide and flat. Because of this, your commercial roof should be inspected regularly to make sure that it is still intact. This is what you could expect during a commercial roof inspection.

Inspection of the Inside Roof

The inspection begins with an inspection of the inside roof. The reason for this is that any damage to the inside roof will show where the problems on the outside are. Commercial buildings nearly always have two roofs: an inside roof and an outside roof. This allows for A/C ducts, electrical wires, and other infrastructure to be well hidden. If there are wet spots on the inside roof, for example, that means that there is likely a leak in the outside roof near the water spots. A skilled inspector can use this information to try to find the leak when inspecting the outside roof.

Outside Roof Inspection

With an idea of what to look for, the inspector will walk around the outside roof. Walking the roof lets the inspector get a very close look at the condition of it. There are many things to look for, such as ponding water, the flow of water, holes, and other signs of serious wear and tear. The inspector will likely begin where the damage to the inside roof, if any, was found. The outside roof damage that led to that will be easier to find by going to the same area.

Taking Core Samples From Your Roof

In most cases, the inspector will take core samples of the roof. A roof is made of layers of material. A core sample shows the condition of those different layers. It is possible that those layers may be breaking down and need to be replaced. Depending on the type of roof that you have, the core sample can show if it needs to be replaced soon or if it could hold up with a basic repair.

Delivering an Inspection Report

Once the inspection is complete, the inspector will deliver an inspection report. The report details everything that was found during the inspection in enough detail so that any contractor can do the repair. Having that report is important since it helps you get the repairs that you need and creates a paper trail of the repairs for the property.

Reviewing Your Repair Options

The inspector will also go over your repair options with you. There are many ways that roofs can be repaired or replaced, which can be confusing. Since the inspector has a good idea of what repairs are needed, he or she can help you through that process.

Getting a commercial roof inspected can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be with the right help. If you have questions about a commercial roofing inspection in Tampa, contact the best commercial roofer in Tampa, Aderhold Roofing.

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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.

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