Mandatory Considerations For Commercial Roof Replacements

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Mandatory Considerations For Commercial Roof Replacements

28 October 2020
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

A commercial roof replacement requires certain mandatory considerations. Some of these things are not preference-related. If you are the decision-maker, you can ensure that you are compliant and get the roofing installation performed correctly by using a local roofing contractor as a resource. These professionals can answer questions about roofing materials that you may be interested in. They may also be able to offer insight on products that they have installed in the past. This can help with ensuring that you choose a roofing material that you are satisfied with for many years. The following points will help you to understand the factors you have to consider for your commercial roofing project. 

Budget

You will need to determine how much your business can afford to spend on the new roof project. You may be able to get a roof replacement service that costs more than the capital you have available if you consider financing the project. Ensure that you take into consideration future maintenance requirements when trying to decide on roofing materials. 

Anticipated Lifespan

Roofing materials are expected to last for many years as long as they are installed and maintained according to manufacturer recommendations. However, you may desire a long-lasting roofing material such as metal, which can last for many decades rather than asphalt shingles that have an impressive lifespan but not as long as metal. You may pay less for the project for the latter, but there will likely be more maintenance requirements to ensure that the roof reaches or exceeds its estimated lifespan.

Building Codes

Commercial property owners must adhere to the building codes in their jurisdictions. They cannot choose to get roof replacements without following guidelines. A professional roofer will have knowledge of building codes and can help you avoid amateur errors. Codes are enacted for safety reasons and have nothing to do with aesthetics and preferences.

Rooftop Equipment Needs

Depending on the nature of your business, you may have a need to store equipment on your rooftop. You may also have systems such as your cooling system located on the roof. Anything that will regularly or semi-permanently be on the roof attributes to weight. The roof replacement project needs to address those weight concerns as well as whether future upgrades or additions could impact the roofing system's integrity.

If your existing commercial roof reached its end of lifespan prematurely, a roofing contractor can inspect it to determine the cause of the failed system. This information can be helpful when it is time to perform the new commercial roof replacement. They can also help you determine if selecting a different roofing material might be a better option if there are specific problems discovered with the current roof design or installation that caused issues.