Some things get better with age, your commercial roof is not one of them. Ross Print And Packaging (Ross Printing) is an example of a business that has gotten better with age, but whose TPO membrane flat roof system required upgrading. The 108-year-old company had transitioned into food packaging (RossPac) and needed to meet more stringent government requirements. Spokane Roofing Company®, LLC has repaired Ross’ roofs over the last twenty years. It was time to recover a portion that had begun leaking.
Convoy Supply Ltd. in Spokane Valley, WA supplied the Polyiso recovery board and TPO roofing materials (membrane, accessories). Taylor Metal Products, Inc. in Spokane, WA provided new coping metal.
Many more businesses in Spokane have roofs that are aging out entirely or in sections. We have not experienced a significant winter in four or five years, and we know that one is coming. When we get two feet of snow again, followed by a big, melting Chinook wind, those old roofs will have big problems.
There are many preventable issues with your roof. Our Roof Asset Management (RAM) program can help you to manage those issues until your roof reaches the end of its life. We have been serving Greater Spokane for 118 years. We only sell the products and services you need. Ask Ross: We replaced only the leaky portion, about 10,000 square feet, or 25% of the entire roof. This equitable approach saved Ross money it can invest in growth, without compromising its roof’s watertight integrity.
Early TPO roofs last 15-17 years. Every roofing manufacturer will tell you that their product lasts longer than it typically does, and every flat roof needs more preventive maintenance the older it gets. We can clean, maintain, and apply sealants to extend the life of a roof. After a while, we are just kicking the can down the road. Our job is to advise you what your roof needs now, as well as when it needs replacing.
We deliver RAM services on all types of flat roofs, where we look for two things: watertight integrity and free-flowing drains. Naturally, we look for different roof integrity issues with TPO (voids, tears, visible scrim reinforcing mesh) than with hot tar (cracks). All flat roof types require free-flowing drains. Clogged drains and gravity force water to find its own path, either through the inside of a building or down the outside. While the outside path is less common, it can damage stucco, siding, and exterior wall cladding. A prevention program will save you money in the long run, regardless of your roof type and how it might fail.
We are still learning something new every day. Commercial Roofing is a complex industry, and our survival depends upon our ability to adapt to change. That is our promise to you. Spokane Roofing Company may have been around for a century, but we are as new as the next big thing. Call us today at (509) 838-8633 to schedule a free commercial roof inspection and discuss what is new with your commercial roof.