Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Roofing
Looking for answers? TEMA’s here to supply them. Here are experience-backed answers to some of the most common commercial roofing questions.
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How Do I Know If I Need a Commercial Roof Replacement?
Depending on the age of your roof and the amount of damage it has sustained, repairs and restoration may be able to extend the lifespan of your roof. However, if your roof is at the end of its lifespan, or it has taken major damage to the substrate and a majority of the roofing materials, you will likely need a new roof.
If you notice leaks, water spots, or ponding water, get a roof inspection ASAP from a reputable roofing contractor. If you’ve noticed signs of damage, reach out to TEMA and we can give you a thorough report on the status of your roof.
What Commercial Roofing Material Lasts the Longest?
Metal roofs have a very long lifespan; they can last for 40 years or more with proper care. Many other durable roofing systems, such as TPO and EPDM, last between 20 and 30 years, depending on the environment and how well they are maintained.
How Important Is Preventative Maintenance?
When it comes to keeping your roof healthy for as long as possible and your warranties intact, nothing is more important than performing regular inspections and preventative maintenance. Skipping out on providing the proper care for your roof decreases your system’s life expectancy by eight to ten years or more.
How Often Should I Have My Commercial Roof Inspected?
You should have your roof inspected at least twice a year – once in the fall, before any extreme winter weather or seasonal storms, and once in the spring, after the stormy seasons have passed to make sure that your roof has survived intact.
What Is the Best Way to Manage Roofing Systems for Multiple Properties?
When you’re the facilities manager for multiple commercial properties, it can be difficult to keep track of what preventative maintenance needs done and the health of your various roofing systems. But, there is an easy solution – a roof asset management service.
If you need easy access to information about your roofing systems and want to provide them with the best protection available in the nation, enroll in TEMA Total Care. We provide up-to-date information about all of your roofs, as well as 24-hour repair services.
How Fast Are Emergency Roof Repairs?
In the event of an unexpected commercial roofing failure, fast action is crucial to prevent or reduce disruptions to your daily operations and avoid damage to equipment and machinery within the building.
How long repairs take varies depending on the amount of damage, but TEMA can have a technician on-site ASAP to assess the damage and begin working on a solution. If you have an emergency situation, call us at 1-800-513-TEMA (8362). We conduct emergency repairs — anytime and anywhere.
What Services Do You Perform for Solar Roofs?
If you’re considering switching to solar power, TEMA Roofing can conduct pre- and post-installation inspections of your commercial roof to make sure it’s ready for solar panels.
What Are the Benefits of Solar Power for Commercial Buildings?
A solar power system provides clean energy for your commercial building. Plus, you can drastically reduce your electricity bills.
Solar panels use photovoltaic cells that absorb sunlight and create an electrical charge that passes through an inverter (which turns the charge into usable electricity). With solar panels, your business owns the electricity it generates, which means you can export the electricity back into the grid. If your business is net metered, your utility company provides a credit for the electricity that your system generates and transfers back into the grid.