The Case For Annual Inspections And Roof Maintenance: Let’s face it… we live in Arizona… we install new roofs and forget about them. Roof systems are compromised by everything that penetrates the surface, attaches to the surface and even debris that can accumulate on them. Besides neglect, our Arizona Sun is another leading factor to premature roof deterioration. Roofs are baked day after day, at temperatures that can reach well over 150 degrees and even hit the 200 degree mark… No wonder when it rains older roofs leak!
As stated by Mike Russo, editor of Roofing Solutions Magazine; an “out of sight, out of mind” attitude toward roofing systems is dangerous. Too many owners and managers have been burned by premature roof failures. With bottom-line profitability so important, corporate executives who are looking long-term can squeeze more money out of their roofs.
Annual Inspections And Roof Maintenance Pays! Remember Roofing contractors are all too eager to tear off the original roof and install a new system. Know your options!
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Built up roof that has been so neglected that they needed a landscaper and not a roofing contractor |
18-20 Year old tile roof where the underlayment is deteriorated by the valley metal, when it rained the water backed up and caused leakage. |
Another tile example; Tile is fine but the underlayment is deteriorated and even has exposed decking which can lead to water damage. |
Blisters are not uncommon with foam roof systems, but ignored can cause UV degradation which ultimately results in a complete roof removal and new system installed. |
Pigeon “poop” build-up over a granulated cap sheet which if not removed can cause granule loss resulting in premature deterioration ofroof system assembly. |
A typical parapet wall with deteriorated cap sheet which could be allowing moisture intrusion into the roofing system. Roof could have been saved if this was detected earlier. |
