As we already know, at least most of us, timely and proper maintenance is essential for a roof to last the time for which it was designed, in any type of property that has a roof covering, it is a measure that we cannot let pass in time.
Take note of some tips that we recommend to achieve optimal maintenance for roof coverings of any type of building. Below, we will give you a more precise breakdown of what we indicated before.
Stage of diagnosis and detection of faults
Obviously, in order to have an initial diagnosis of the condition of a specific roof covering, we must carry out a detailed review process before generating a preliminary report of the physical condition of the roof.
A critical point in this procedure of performing optimal maintenance, is to be able to detect the faults or signs of deterioration that the roof may present. As owner of a real estate property, whether residential, industrial or commercial building is to be able to plan periodic reviews in periods of time to be determined according to the environment to which it is exposed a roof or any weather cover in general.
The period of time for this type of periodic inspections of the physical condition of a roof could vary from once a year to longer periods of up to 5 years. This variable, as we said before, will depend on the external conditions that the roof covering supports and the type of roof that needs to be maintained.
Some specific areas to consider when checking a roof for maintenance
Here we leave you some indispensable elements to take into account to perform a correct maintenance:
- Verify and detail well the roof surface or roofing area, taking care that it does not present traces of water infiltration, such as mold, almost permanent humidities, cracks, small holes or any situation that represents a threat to the conservation of the roofing surfaces.
- Another place that cannot be ignored when checking a building are the places where expansion joints are found in the case of concrete coating, skylights and chimneys, as they are usually places where unwanted infiltrations can commonly appear in the structure.
- In the case of roofs with metal sheets or its supporting structure is metallic, you must thoroughly check the anchorages that it has and signs of corrosion that may present any element of the roof, which is metallic.
- If the roofs on the outside are made of some type of tile, check the condition of the tiles, if they are whole or if any piece is missing or even if there is any missing in the framework of this type of exterior roof covering.
Shingles: Multifunctional roof covering elements
These elements that are often used by many buildings of various types, deserve a review and at the same time a detailed knowledge, to be clear about how to perform their inspection for maintenance. Here are two of the most common types of shingles used in construction around the world.
These elements that are often used in many buildings of various types, deserve a review and at the same time a detailed knowledge, to be clear about how to perform their inspection for the maintenance and Roof Repair. Here are two of the most common types of roof tiles used in construction around the world.
Asphalt shingles
Asphalt shingles, also known as bituminous shingles or asphalt shingles, are one of the most widely used materials in the construction of pitched roofs around the world¹. It is a waterproofing with a highly durable and resistant design¹.
Asphalt shingle, also known in some countries as bituminous shingle, is one of the most widely used for the construction of pitched roofs. It provides a very attractive integral use for various types of construction.
It has great advantages due to its easy maintenance and low cost. Its revision is simple and in most of the cases, with a visual revision, we can determine if there is any deteriorated, susceptible to be replaced.
Clay roof tiles
They should be inspected more frequently than ceramic tiles for damage or stains, splits or cracks between joints. This will be a more critical variable if the building is located in coastal areas or near factories that may emit certain types of gases that are harmful to the type of material used to manufacture the tile.
It is worth mentioning that this type of tile is used as exterior cladding on wooden roofs, widely used in various regions of the world, with the United States as an example.
Conclusions
In truth, the subject is very broad and it is impossible to leave some very complete recommendations with a single article, however, these recommendations will surely help you to take it into account when undertaking the maintenance or repairs of this important element of a building, which serves to protect the environments and interiors of any construction from the weather, regardless of the use that will be given to it.