You take your car to the mechanic for regular maintenance. You take your body to the doctor for annual exams and lab work. Why would you value your roof any different?
Statistics have shown that roofs that receive regular inspections and ongoing maintenance, particularly as a part of a preventative maintenance program last 30% to 50% longer than roofs that don’t. Another statistic shows that up to 80% of roofs are replaced prematurely.
When you consider the time and fiscal expense of a roof replacement, it is very easy to justify a good preventative maintenance program for your home or business.
Benefits of a Preventative Maintenance Program
A full list of the benefits of having your own roof preventative maintenance program would probably run into 5 pages! However, a brief list of the primary benefits is provided.
- Increased longevity. This has been addressed. For more concrete numbers, the average roof lasts about 20 years, depending on material and location. The same roof, left alone, would last about 13 years. That is a savings of 7 years of headache.
- Improved protection. It is pretty obvious that a roof that is regularly maintained will protect your home or business better than one that isn’t. That protection extends to your family, your belongings, your employees, and your inventory.
- Cost savings. In this instance, we are NOT talking about the cost savings of not replacing your roofing system prematurely. Instead, it reflects immediate cost savings in the form of reduced energy expenses. A well-maintained roof works more efficiently at keeping the elements at bay and thermal fluctuations managed.
- Warranty validity. Your roofing warranty is going to require regularly scheduled inspections and appropriate maintenance. By adding a preventative maintenance program, you remove the risk of this being overlooked or forgotten, potentially voiding your warranty.
- Insurance claims. In the event you eventually have to file an insurance claim on that roof, you know the insurance company will do all it can to minimize that claim. One of the favorite methods is called “contributory negligence.” This says you contributed to the failure. The primary reason is inadequate maintenance. Avoid this issue entirely.
- Improved environment. When you save your roof until it is truly at the end of its lifespan, you reduce the amount of waste going into our landfills.
The First Response Preventative Maintenance Program
As premier commercial roofers in Indianapolis we pride ourselves on the comprehensive preventative maintenance programs we offer. Each is tailored to your specific roof and building. However, all do include the following:
Thorough roof inspection. We physically examine every inch or your roof, checking for ice, snow, hail or wind damage, dirt build up, cracked boots or caulking.
Cleaning. We thoroughly clean your drains to ensure adequate removal of moisture, again protecting your roofing system and entire building from the risks of leak development.
Documentation. Any issues are thoroughly documented, with supporting photographs for your records. This documentation is invaluable for your warranty enforcement and insurance claims needs.
The First Response Roofing Preventative Maintenance Program is affordably priced at a simple 5 cents per square foot. Simple, flat, easy.
We believe the best time to do your preventative maintenance assessment is right after the end of winter. This allows for you to evaluate any projects that may be recommended and plan for them appropriately.
For more information on our preventative maintenance program, or to schedule a no-obligation consultation, please call the First Response Roofing team today, 317-296-5712. We look forward to working with you to protect your home, your property, and your livelihood.