Tuesday, September 15, 2015

The Dangers of Wind to a Commercial Roof

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The Battle for Your Roof
The roofing system of your facility is key to the overall health, longevity, and profitability of your property. As what is often considered to be a building’s greatest asset, it is extremely important to consider steps to safeguard your roofing system from the many dangers it encounters each day. One of the greatest threats to the integrity of your roofing system is wind. Your commercial roof is being battling against each and every time winds of any strength hit. The kind of damage that can spell roof system failure doesn’t need to be a violent, brute force.

Wind Uplift
When roof materials are separated from their base by the force of the wind, that’s wind uplift, and it’s one of the biggest dangers for causing damage to a flat roof system. Often appearing as wrinkling or bubbling because the membrane or other materials are no longer attached, wind uplift makes your roof vulnerable to decay from elemental moisture sources like rain, snow, hail, and humidity.

Wind Scouring
Wind scouring removes the gravel placed as a surface component on built-up roofs. It is another major wind related threat to your Nashville roofing system, as it can seriously impact the life of your commercial roof. It causes more rapid deterioration, which results in partial or total roof system failure that will lead to the need for a new replacement roof.





With over 40 years experience in commercial and residential roof and repair, Mike Ragan Roofing & Sheet Metal  is just a call away. No matter where you’re located, we have a skilled roof repair team on standby, ready to respond to your Middle Tennessee roof leak problem. We quickly fix roof leaks, make roof repairs without interrupting your day-to-day business activities, and we provide the documentation necessary for filing insurance claims. We also offer a variety of warranties on our labor and materials. For all of your Greater Nashville roofing and gutter needs, call  Mike Ragan and crew at (615) 274-9445. Estimates are always free, and financing is available.


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