If you own an industrial building, then you must know how important its regular upkeep is. While you may have a strict cleaning schedule for the interiors, you must never lose sight of the roof maintenance. The roof of your industrial building protects it from natural elements like wind, rain, hail, snow, sleet, and extreme heat.

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Given the amount of daily stress and exposure your roof endures, it’s your duty to get your roof inspected frequently & cleaned regularly. If you don’t see any value in cleaning your roof, here are 7 reasons why getting your roof professionally cleaned is a good idea.

Eliminates Moisture

Moisture is your roof’s biggest enemy. Do not let debris, fallen leaves, or other materials clog the drains of your roof and result in water ponding, blistering, or splitting. If that happens, other issues like rusting will follow, which will further lead to dreaded leaks!

Minimizes Fire Hazards

A dirty roof is potentially a source of fire with dry leaves and flammable debris. In places where wildfires are common or industrial buildings where combustible materials are manufactured or used, a clean industrial roof can reduce the risk of fire.

Exposes Roof Damage

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A clean industrial roof helps to minimize smaller roof issues that might transform into bigger problems in the future. Simply put, a clean industrial roof helps the facility maintenance teams to identify potential roofing hotspots and the scope of minor repairs before they turn into a replacement-worthy crisis.

Apart from this, a cleaner roof will also let the roofing contractor figure out other possible problem areas like nearly-invisible punctures or hail damage that your maintenance-team might otherwise miss. Even the smallest leak can have big consequences. Remember, the repair is always cheaper than a replacement.

Protects the Health of Your Employees

A dirty roof is often home to Mold and algae. Not only are they ugly, but they can also pose a health hazard to your employees. How? You may ask.

Mold and algae can get sucked into your building via your HVAC systems. They can seriously affect the internal air quality of your building and cause respiratory problems to your employees. Unfortunately, the algae problem is difficult to counter once it has taken hold of your roof. Professional cleaning not only eliminates the risk of mold and algae but also inhibits their future growth.

Improves Performance

A cleaner industrial roof helps your building both in terms of higher energy efficiency and achieving maximum useful roof life. It will lower the surface temperature of the membrane. This will not only increase its life but will also help to reduce the energy consumption of your building.

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Moreover, the bright colors on your roof will reflect more heat. As your roof will be cooler, it will also lower the room temperature and will help your rooftop HVAC systems. It will let the cooling units to draw in cooler air, which will minimize the use of air conditioners, hence minimizing the energy needs without compromising on the interior comfort.

Prevents Law Violation

It is required by the law for industrial buildings that are into the food department (or similar industries) to maintain certain standards for a fit roof. Having your roof cleaned by professionals will eliminate the risk of violating such laws.

It Gets Easier Every Time

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Removing years of pollution, dirt, grime, residue, mold, and algae off the roof isn’t an easy task. The good thing is, timely cleaning of your roof will not only keep the negative elements at bay, it only makes the cleaning process easier in the future.

Conclusion

Now that you know the importance of industrial roofing maintenance, you might get overwhelmed to take up the task yourself. If that’s the case, there are many industrial roofing companies that can get the job done for you, so you can focus on your core business operations.