“Failure to prepare is preparing to fail.“
So what can one do to prevent failing with their roofs?
By simply conducting inspections bi-annually and incorporating preventive maintenance practices, you can save money and make your roof last longer.
So how much can you save?
Reactive-only maintenance costs an average of $0.34/foot annually whereas proactive maintenance costs an average of $0.19/foot annually.
The average lifespan for a reactive-only maintained roof as compared to a proactively maintained roof is 13 years vs 21 years.
Some best practices of housekeeping measures:
- Remove any debris like twigs, leaves and rubbish so they don’t cause a backup in the drains.
- Don’t ignore holes in the roof or vegetation growing on the corner of the building.
- Check condensation lines to ensure they are flowing and firmly connected.
- Check for coping (metal flashing) that’s missing.
Prevention is better than cure, so remember to do your regular checks of your roof to prevent unnecessary costs in the future.