Frontier Roofing Systems Inc Commercial Roof Maintenance

Denver (303) 450-9060 Northern Colorado (970) 207-4029 Mountains (970) 368-2012

The Importance of Roof Maintenance

The roof is one of the building’s most valuable assets. The roof protects the structure from damage but also protects the people and contents of the building. Roof failures can be very costly not only in the cost of a roof repair but the associated damage on the interior of the building. Roof leaks also put the occupants at risk of injury from slips and falls or even sickness related to mold growth.

How often have you been able to get a really good look at the condition of your roof? I have been on my roof at my home to maintain the air conditioning and have not paid attention to the roof. Once I really started taking a look at the roof, I noticed many things have degraded over the last couple of years.

Roof maintenance is often abandoned or never planned in the first place. The roof is not something that you see every day from your normal ground view. When there is serviceable mechanical equipment on the roof, damage could be occurring every time a service technician does their job.

In order to protect both interior and exterior assets, it is imperative for facility managers to set up a maintenance program that will keep the roof clean and at maximum performance. Maintenance programs can be a crucial factor in extending the life of the roof.

The Roof’s Condition

Many managers or building owners have very busy schedules and cannot visually inspect every building from roof to ground. Even if you were able to get onto the roof once a year, do you really know what to look for to help eliminate future problems? Not knowing what condition the roof is in can lead to costly repairs or roof replacement. But a good maintenance program will provide facility professionals with a clear picture of the condition of their roofs.

With a maintenance program in place, the facility manager can have a detailed report of the roof on at least a yearly basis. In many cases, the maintenance program will allow for up to four roof reports per year. The location and surrounding climate of the building should dictate how many times per year the roof needs inspection.

The first thing our maintenance report will provide is a detailed description of the roof. This report will include specifics on the roof and rooftop equipment locations, but it will also have a computer aided drawing (CAD) of the rooftop and photos that highlight any areas of concern.

Additionally, this update will include repairs that need immediate attention to keep the building watertight and recommendations for future work to extend the life of the roof. During each inspection the roof will also be cleared of any debris, and the gutters will be swept to keep them working properly.

Having your roof inspected at least once a year gives the facility professional peace of mind that the assets protected by the roof will remain safeguarded. Upon receipt of the report, you will have a better idea of the work that needs to be completed.

The recommendations for future work can facilitate the creation of a regular roof maintenance program. Depending on the condition of the roof and the amount of work that is necessary, the manager will be able to make an informed decision on replacement or repair—and can determine the urgency level of these considerations.

Choosing A Roof Maintenance Program

Implementing a roof maintenance plan also has benefits beyond keeping the roof in working order. If the roof is under warranty, there is often a requirement for maintenance stated within the warranty paperwork.

Failure to service the roof could result in this coverage being voided. Implementing a roof maintenance program will ensure the roof remains covered under the manufacturer’s guarantee.

Many commercial roofing companies now offer maintenance programs in one form or another. These measures are easy to implement, and the time it actually takes to perform the inspection is minimal.

When selecting the appropriate maintenance program for a roof, facility managers should consider the following:

In our climate it is important to inspect roofs twice a year. Once before winter and in the spring. This will ensure the roof is ready to sustain the winter months and will check afterward for any damage that may have occurred during the winter.
It is imperative to know the age and condition of the roof. If the roof is new, it may not need to be examined more than once per year unless there is serviceable mechanical equipment on the roof. Having serviceable equipment on the roof greatly increases the possibility of damage.
Depending on what is housed within in the building, more frequent inspections may be desirable. Buildings that contain computer and medical equipment or pharmaceutical products, for example, may require more frequent inspections than structures with less critical contents.

Roof Maintenance is one of the best ways to save money for the overall expense of the roof. Having regular maintenance can catch some of the problems that may be occurring on your roofing system. Here are some examples of roof failures that may not be showing up as leaks but could be damaging insulation or decking materials.

Maintenance Agreements

We offer maintenance agreements that consist of the following;

Initial roof inspection that will specify the repairs needed at that time.

Biannual inspections to assess the condition of the roof and take care maintenance issues.

Minor leak repairs.

Having a maintenance program does many things for the cost of roofing over many years. The life of the existing roofing system is extended dramatically thus requiring less roofs to be installed over time. Finding roof problems early on allows us to be able to reuse existing roof insulation and also avoid having to replace rotten or rusted decking. These two examples can save huge amounts of money in the reroofing process.

Repairing leaks before it does this kind of damage will cost far less than what it will cost later. Since it is maintenance work, you will also be able to deduct the costs from your taxes.

Key Benefits

Save money in the long run

Tax Deduction

With a Free roof evaluation you will know what costs you are expecting in the upcoming year.

Capabilities

We will be able to diagnose all of your roofing and waterproofing problems no matter what type of system that you have.

Costs

The cost can be given to you as a fixed cost contract or can be completed as a time and material repair.

Time and Material Repairs

Time and Material Fees

$68.00 per hour per Master Roof Technician

$58.00 per hour per Roof Technician

$23.00 Fuel Expense Fee

Material Costs

Emergency and After Hours repairs are bill at 150 percent of the labor and mobilization cost. Materials are billed at the normal rate.

Time and material leak repairs are completed by two person teams usually consisting of a journeyman and an apprentice. If the size of the repair justifies additional personnel we will assign the appropriate level of technician for the task.

The billing for each job will start at our arrival to the work site and will end when we leave.

Contact Information

Please feel free to contact us at any time. We hope that we will be able to help you and meet and exceed all of your expectations.

Front Range

Telephone (303) 450-9060

FAX (303) 586-4904

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