Good roof performance starts with a good design and installation process. Too many roofing projects get off to a bad start when facility managers simply look for the lowest-cost new or replacement roof installation. While lack of maintenance is a major cause of early roof failure, roofs can only be maintained well if the proper type of roof is selected for that application and the contractor installing the roof does so correctly.

Another factor that must be considered when evaluating roof options is the weather conditions where the building is located. How much snow does the region get? What are the seasonal temperature ranges that the roof will be exposed to? Is the building located in a region where high winds occur? In what season will the roof be replaced? Some roofing materials can only be applied when temperatures are within a particular range. All of these issues must be factored into the roof-system selection process.

Roof coatings offer built-in advantages that can protect roof components and extend their performance lives. They are all about 15-30 mils thick, which is about five times as thick as paint. They can be rolled, sprayed or brushed. They are fully adhered rather than mechanically attached. They are seamless.

Roofing materials can outlive their warranties with a comprehensive roof maintenance program tailored to conditions. Of the two, proper maintenance is worth far more than the best warranty. But the longer the warranty, the more durable the manufacturer tests have shown the product to be.

Another clue to the roof's durability is whether the warranty covers issues such as pounding. Why? The warranty period is shorter than the expected life in order to hold down warranty costs. But it can take weeks and even months to get a response for warranty repairs while the leaks continue, and maintenance can have a huge impact on the length of time a roof lasts.

Once the first few years have passed after the roof's installation, its conditions and rate of wear are known, and managers can implement an effective annual maintenance plan that aims to aims to keep the roof clean and is customized to conditions.
Restoring a roof with a quality roof coating, supplemented with a good preventive maintenance program, will add years of protection to the membrane, seams, flashing, drain transitions, such as the scuppers, collectors, insulation, and deck.
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