If you’re planning for a commercial roof restoration project, it’s important to have a clear plan in place to ensure everything goes smoothly. A well-planned roof restoration project can save time and money, minimize operational disruptions, and provide a long-lasting solution to your property.

In this blog, we’ll discuss how to plan for your commercial roof restoration project.

1. Assess the Condition of Your Roof

The first step in planning for a commercial roof restoration project is to assess the current condition of your roof. Conducting a thorough inspection will help you identify any areas that need repairs, the extent of damage, saturated areas that need removed and replaced and what materials will work best. When completing this step, it’s beneficial to partner with a trusted commercial roof restoration specialist—like White Hat Industrial—because they may be able to offer you more detailed insights.

2. Select the Type of Fluid-applied System to Use

Once you’ve had your roof assessed, it will be clearer to your contractor what type of fluid-applied system is best for the unique needs of your roof. Specifically, because this can depend on various factors like existing surface type and extent of damage. You can expect the type of fluid-applied system to include silicone, acrylic, polyurethane foam, or a combination since these are most used.

Note: If you’re unsure about the specific advantages and disadvantages of each type of fluid-applied system, you can always consult with your contractor to get more information.

3. Choose the Right Time for the Project

It’s important to consider the best time for your commercial roof restoration project because the best time of year may depend on your climate and environment. For example, if you choose to have your project completed during a season that’s prone to heavy rain or snow, your project may take longer to complete because those aren’t ideal installation conditions.

4. Prepare Your Building and Tenants

Before the restoration work begins, it’s important to prepare your building for the project. This may mean you need to move equipment, furniture, or other items out of the way to provide easy installer access to your commercial roof. Additionally, it’s also important to ensure that your employees and/or customers are aware of what’s going to be taking place. A highly qualified installer will have specific systems for installation as well as specific processes to educate your team and keep all stakeholders informed. In many business settings, the communication is equally important to the project execution.

5. Plan for Regular Maintenance

Even after your commercial roof is restored, it’s important to plan for regular maintenance to further extend the life of your roof. Regular inspections and maintenance can help you save time and money long-term because you’ll be taking the time to ensure your roof stays in good condition. This is nothing outside of the ordinary of what you would do for a new roof replacement system, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to incorporate into a maintenance plan.

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