4 Common Commercial Roofing Mistakes
Getting your commercial roofing right is essential. Your roof protects your property and inventory or equipment from the weather, so a high-quality roof is imperative. Tight budgets for commercial roofing projects can lead to the temptation to cut corners. However, cutting corners can be a false economy that leads to expensive repair or even replacement work later down the line.
Here are four of the main mistakes that people make when it comes to their commercial roof installation:
1. Choosing price over value
When it comes to roofing on your commercial property, it’s important to look for quality and value, not just the cheapest quote.
Great value isn’t about a low price tag. It’s about getting the very best quality of work at the very best price possible. Great roofing contractors are highly trained, and their time does not come cheaply. Likewise, roofing materials are a fixed cost - and when that cost is significantly lower than other quotes it’s important to be doubly sure that the materials are the right standard for your project.
2. Choosing the wrong commercial roofing material
Choosing the wrong roofing materials can mean that your roof won’t last very long. In the worst cases, it could damage your substrate. In order to get the most out of your investment in your commercial property, you need to ensure that the roofing materials are:
An appropriate material for the roof, taking into consideration the pitch, the structural integrity and the local weather conditions. For example, a slate roof is a bad choice for a roof with a pitch less than 4:12, and rubber is generally better on flat roofs.
High-quality materials from a reputable source.
Installed by roofing technicians experienced in that particular material.
3. Not making safety a priority
Choosing the wrong contactor isn’t just potentially expensive because the work may need to be redone later. It can also be downright dangerous. Choosing the right roofing contractor is essential. A certified and experienced contractor will follow the correct safety guidance, reducing the chances of injury on your commercial property. Which means you are keeping employees and contractors safe and reducing costly injury claims.
4. Not hiring a contractor with commercial experience
Isn’t a roof just a roof, regardless of the property type? No, not really. Many roofing companies, including Pace Roofing Philadelphia, can do both because they have the right training and years of experience. However, installing commercial roofs requires a very specific skill set, so your average residential roofer isn’t a great choice. For the highest standards of installation, make sure your contractor is experienced and trained in commercial roofing.
Pace Roofing Philadelphia are a family owned company. We proudly serve the Tri-State area, offering the very best value roofing services – high-quality work at a reasonable rate, with a fully trained and certified workforce. We offer FREE ESTIMATES for new roof installations and maintenance for commercial properties. We offer a complete range of Philadelphia roofing services, handling everything from minor roof repairs to roof replacements for commercial and residential properties.