Winter brings along a cold climate and many wondrous sights, but there’s more to snow and ice than just letting them pile up in your backyard and making snowmen. If you own a commercial space, then you know that your commercial roofing is at risk this coming winter if you don’t perform preventive maintenance and keep your eyes peeled for any issues. What are things you should keep in mind for commercial roofing care during winter?
Regular Inspections
Even before winter arrives, regular inspections will keep your commercial roof in tiptop shape! Inspections may feel like an unnecessary cost and effort to you since you want to save as much money as you can. Yet, having your roof inspected and identifying possible issues and problems before they become actual problems saves up a lot more than you think!
Maintain Rooftop Equipment
One way to lessen your roof cost is to have all the systems placed on your rooftop maintained regularly. Leaking HVAC equipment and other systems pose risks to the health of your roof. These types of equipment penetrate your roofing and can contribute to possible debris and clogging in certain areas around your roof. Additionally, make sure that all workers while repairing or maintaining the equipment have the proper gear and avoid damaging your roofing, especially during winter where ice can form slippery sheets on a roof.
Snow and Ice Issues
Piled-up snow doesn’t seem to be much of a problem until they accumulate layers and layers of packing snow (a dense type of snow that is heavy and packed tightly) that will put a strain on your roof. Snow removal is an important part of keeping your roof healthy during winter. Ice dams are also a threat to your roof, especially to your drainage system. These are areas that get blocked off by ice and where melted snow turns into water that can re-freeze or seep into places it shouldn’t. If you notice icicles growing around your gutters, there are probably ice dams in them, and you must have them immediately removed.
Contact Us!
Need help maintaining your house roof? Premier Systems Roofing is a professional roofing contractor focused on maintaining a high standard of quality, service and customer satisfaction. Our company relies on constant consistency and commitment to our customers, allowing us to become a GAF Master Elite® roofing contractor and an A+ Accredited Member of the Better Business Bureau. With high-quality results tested and proven since 2002, we are confident that we can accommodate all your roofing needs!
For any inquiries, contact us through (605) 361-4955, or fill out our contact form to request an estimate. We proudly serve clients and homeowners in the State of South Dakota.
