- 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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