Scientifically Maintain Your Flat Roof – Here’s How
Part of your job as a commercial property manager is to oversee roof maintenance and keep costs from spiraling out of control.
Why Maintenance Means Maintaining Business
If you’re the owner of a business in the Hudson Valley, NY area, then building maintenance is not something that you can overlook, especially when it comes to your roof.
Is Roof Maintenance Right For My Building?
Every commercial property owner needs to be concerned about roof maintenance.
How Roof Maintenance Saves Managers Time and Money
Sometimes a small up-front investment pays off. Though the tale has shape-shifted over time, New College (part of Oxford University) replaced its 1371 dining hall’s massive oak roofing timbers by harvesting mighty oaks planted hundreds of years earlier for just such a renovation. Atlas Obscura points out that the tiny acorns were given plenty of …
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How Snow Affects Your Roof Maintenance Plan
As a commercial property owner or manager in the Northeast, you not only have to contend with wear and damage done to your roof by rain, wind and sun, you also have to factor in the effects of frozen precipitation like snow, sleet and ice. If you don’t have a strategy in place for snow …
3 New Year’s Actions to Benefit Your Roof
The arrival of the new year is worth celebrating, because it means there are only roughly three more months of harsh winter weather that can adversely affect the roof on your commercial property. Taking the following three actions this January can help keep your roof in the best possible condition now and all year long:
What You Need to Know about Snowload and Flat Roofs
Winter weather can take a toll on your commercial building’s flat roof, and the amount of snow we get here in the northeast is particularly concerning because of the stress that its weight puts on the roof. Learning about your roof’s snow load and the potential impact it has on the structure can help you …
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Prepare Your Commercial Roof for Winter Now
If you’re not prepared, our Connecticut winter weather can wreak havoc on your commercial roof and cause structural deterioration, water damage or even a devastating roof collapse. While you can’t control the weather, you can minimize the harm it does to your roof, building, and contents by taking these steps:
Avoid Disaster with a Well Thought Out Maintenance Plan
The term “roofing disaster” might bring to mind a sudden and catastrophic event like a roof collapse under a heavy snow load, or a large section of the roof membrane torn being off in a windstorm. While these events certainly qualify as disasters, the costly damage that stems from a lack of roof maintenance can …
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How to Prepare for Commercial Roof Installation
If the roof on your commercial property has reached the end of its useful lifespan, you’re likely facing a new installation. Learning what to expect and how to you can best prepare for the installation can ensure that the project goes smoothly with minimal stress and inconvenience. Here’s some helpful advice on how to make …
Tips for Being Prepared for Snow Removal
With another winter on the way, the roof on your commercial property will soon have to endure considerable stress from snow, ice, and slush. The time to get prepared for winters worst is now, well before the first flakes of snow begin to fly.
4 Destructive Things to Prevent on Your Commercial Roof
Your commercial roof sits fully exposed to a daily onslaught of Mother Nature’s destructive forces. To get the greatest possible ROI on your roof asset and protect your building and its contents, it’s vital to be aware of developing issues and have your commercial roofing professional tackle maintenance and repairs as needed. Here are four …
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