Does Your Commercial Roof Need Repairs After The Rain?
We're bracing for a cold (and wet) winter in Southern California!
Commercial roofing in Los Angeles is exposed to many elements. In the hot summer months, the dry heat can crack and damage the protective layer of your roof. This can leave your roof susceptible to severe damage due to thermal shock during the winter months!
Thermal shock is the damage that can occur when the roofing material on your building expands and contracts too quickly. This could lead to severe leaks and overall damage to your roof and building.
Without the proper care, thermal shock could leave your commercial roof exposed during the rainy season. It's important to schedule preventative maintenance and repairs on your roofing system before it's too late!
Here are some other common reasons for roof deterioration in Southern California:
The more you know, the better you can protect your roof!
High temperatures and sun exposure can expand and contract the materials on your roof. When roofing materials heat up, they naturally expand or get slightly larger. As the roofing materials cool off when the sun goes down, they contract. This constant expansion and contraction can put a lot of stress and wear on your roof. It can lead to cracks forming and surface damage.
Frequent use of HVAC during the summer months can cause moisture build-up. Most commercial HVAC and air conditioning units are on the roof, which means moisture builds up on the roof. This can lead to algae growth or moisture and water problems with the roof that may ultimately lead to leaks if the issue is not caught and repaired.
Strong winds can cause major damage to commercial roofs through means of uplift and scouring. When roofing membrane is pulled up or removed from the surface by strong winds, rain can get underneath and begin to rot out the materials. It doesn't take much wind to cause significant damage to commercial roof systems. In fact, a 40 mph to 50 mph wind can pull off loose fascia and edge flashing. The stronger the wind and older the roof, the more likelihood that some damage may occur.
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“I am a homeowner and on the board of directors for a high-end, multi-story, 10 building HOA community in Encino, CA.
Matrix Roofing + Waterproofing, Inc. finished our entire re-roofing project much faster and more efficiently than we anticipated, with extreme care and diligence, while keeping the members of the community in mind.”
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Matrix Roofing + Waterproofing, Inc. is a family-owned, full-service commercial roofing company offering superior customer service to all clients from industrial building owners to homeowner’s associations. With over 30 years of trusted service in the roofing industry, we are well-equipped to handle any project; from HOA complexes to high-rises to office buildings, and more.
