What “wears out” roofs?

  • Exposure…

Either long-term exposure to the elements (sun, water, freeze-thaw) or shorter-term exposure to damaging air pollutants and chemicals.

  • Structural Movement…

Such as building settlement or expansion/contraction not accommodated by the roofing system.

  • Biological Growth…

Such as vegetation in areas of standing water or algae.

  • Not Fixing Problems Promptly…

These can add up to a much shorter roof life – e.g., if a small problem is not repaired, then a large amount of insulation and wood rot.

  • Forgetting About Maintenance…

This is perhaps the single biggest cause of premature roof failure.

  • Change in the Use of the Building…

e.g., an increase in the interior relative humidity of a building can cause severe condensation problems within roof system.

 

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