Professional roofers working on a commercial roof replacement.

You’re here because you’re a commercial business owner (or building owner) wondering if you need a commercial roof repair vs. replacement, and you’re in the right place. As pricey as commercial roofs are, you’d think they’d last forever. But regardless of which roofing system you have, this isn’t the case. Over time, your roof weakens. It also could take on minor damage that leaves it vulnerable. And, of course, time itself plays an integral role as well, no matter the type of roof.

So do you repair sections or replace the entire roof? That’s a difference of tens of thousands of dollars, so it’s an important question to ask. The answer is even more important. We’re going over the signs, causes, and considerations involved with making the decision whether to repair or replace your roof.

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Roofer working on emergency roof repairs.

Roof damage lets moisture breach the building, which can cause mold growth and structural damage. Left unchecked, this can make your building dangerous to your staff and your equipment. And, delaying emergency roof repairs following storms and accidents can result in major damage.

So, what do you need to do when you notice a problem, and what should you expect when you’re getting emergency roof repairs?

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Alligatoring on commercial roofing membrane.

Since flat and low slope roofing for commercial buildings are built with a wide range of materials, they can fail in several ways.

Repairing a commercial roof can add challenges due to scale and the cost of disruption to the business inside the building. However, many common flat roof problems can be prevented when proactively managed. Let’s take a look at some of the issues we encounter most often and how they can be prevented or repaired.

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Professional roofers installing a commercial roof.

When it comes to commercial roofing systems, commercial building owners often have a variety of options to choose from. These roofs can be layered, bolted on or sprayed on. They can be made of metal, plastic, or asphalt. Want to go green? You may be able to build an entire garden on top of your building!

Each commercial roof type has its own advantages and disadvantages. But, when it comes to the most common types of commercial roofing and which is best for your business, it’s important to balance factors like cost, life span, efficiency and disruption during installation.

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Professional solar roof panel installation.

If your business is looking for ways to cut down on energy costs, you’ve likely considered using renewable energy with high efficiency.

While most utility costs can only be reduced through increased efficiency, electricity costs can be reduced by making your own power via a solar energy system. In the case of commercial businesses, rooftop solar utilizes the space on top of your building for solar panels, feeding power into the grid to replace what you take.

But, how much power can you get from an installation? It depends on the effectiveness and efficiency of the commercial solar panels, the power losses from your inverter, and the climate in your area. Each factor impacts the efficiency of commercial solar installations, and ultimately the amount of power you can generate in a given space.

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