Commercial Roof Repairs and Retrofits

Your commercial roof is showing visible signs of wear. Maybe you’re experiencing excessive ponding water or have an active leak. Or it could be that your building’s commercial roof has simply lived beyond its intended years of reliability. You could look to secure bids for a costly replacement entirely. But many find long-term and less expensive solutions instead, with commercial roof repairs or roof retrofits.

Cost Benefits of Repairs & Retrofits

Avoid expensive materials disposal and commercial roof tear-off costs that accompany a complete roof replacement. Instead, consider securing a bid for specific commercial roof repairs or roof retrofitting. The material costs can be significantly lower than the labor, new roofing materials, and disposal of former materials associated with a remove and replace project.

Less Mess, Hassle, and Downtime

For those commercial buildings that are home to businesses, replacing a roof can significantly impact business operations. The process for commercial roof replacement can be timely, noisy, and inconvenient to the building occupants or customers. You could instead look for a solution with a commercial roof repair or retrofit. In many cases, repairs and retrofits can be completed in shorter time frames, allowing for fewer business occupant interruptions.

A Safe Way to Commercial Roof Solutions

Another significant advantage of performing retrofits or commercial roof repairs is safety. The methods associated with repairs or retrofits tend to present fewer safety risks than the steps required for the removal and replacement of a roof entirely. Crews are safer because they can typically perform repairs or install retrofits while working on an existing roof. There is also less risk of falling debris because of the reduced removal of materials.

Energy Efficiency in Repairs and Retrofits

One of the most significant benefits of repairing an existing roof or considering a retrofit instead of a replacement is long-term energy efficiency. During a retrofit, for example, insulation can be added to help reduce warm or cool air loss from the building. Others choose to ventilate the space between an old commercial roof and a new retrofit for the same effect. The Department of Energy suggests the average commercial building will use 35% of its budget on heating and air conditioning. Choosing to retrofit your aging commercial roof can help improve your HVAC-related efficiencies.

Code Requirements

Commercial building owners also know they must adhere to some local and regional structural codes. Opting to tear off and replace a commercial roof, for example, could negate a previously grandfathered code stipulation. Any replacement roofing project may also incur additional expenses in code compliance that take effect during commercial roof replacement. By choosing to retrofit or initiate repairs, the existing roof remains intact, and so do some of those previously grandfathered code regulations.

Commercial Roof Life Expectancy

You might assume that in order to achieve the longest life expectancy of your commercial roof, you have to replace it altogether. But many repairs and retrofits are capable of producing similar life expectancy promises. Some coatings and substrates can last up to 60 years and can be more affordable because of fewer maintenance costs.

If your building’s commercial roof is in need of replacement, you may have other solutions available to you. Contact our roofing experts today to get your free estimate for potential repairs or commercial roof retrofit.