It’s a LEAK!
It’s a routine morning, you’ve made it out the door, through the morning traffic and you have just sat down at your desk to enjoy your morning coffee. Suddenly, a small drip falls from the ceiling and hits you right on your forehead! It’s a leak!
This situation doesn’t have to ruin your entire day. Leaks happen, knowing the right steps to take when they do is the key to preventing your day from going sideways.
When it comes to flat and low slope roofs, a drip doesn’t often fall straight down from its source. It takes years of experience and a good bit of detective work to find its origin. Here are some key factors to remember when dealing with a leak on your commercial roof…
Don’t ignore the leak. Ignoring the leak can turn a simple repair job into a complete replacement and cost your company thousands more to fix the problem. The more you ignore the leak, the more damage is being done to your decking, framing, insulation and ceiling tiles. It’s important to remember that the drip that hit your forehead this morning could have been finding its way to you for some time. At the first sign of a leak issue, contact an experienced professional that you can trust.
Determining the source of the leak takes time. Although some leaks are easy to trace back to their sources, more often than not, a roofing professional will have to become a leak detective to find and repair the issue.
It takes time, experience, and proper training to do the detective work involved with finding the source of a leak. To properly detect deficiencies that could be causing the leak a roofing professional will need to put on his detective hat and thoroughly inspect the entire roof. He or she will take the time to examine your roof for noticeable and hidden issues with the surface. When an area of concern is located, he or she will determine the best options for repair.
Some leaks are Stubborn. Sometimes, determining the cause of a leak can mean trial and error. In these situations, it can get very frustrating as a building owner. Remember that patience is key, some leaks are stubborn and don’t want to immediately reveal their source. If the drip continues to fool the leak detective, he or she will recommend more assertive action.
In cases like this it may be recommended that a water test or membrane cleaning be done. Both are tools your leak detective can use to help determine where your leak is coming from.
When leaks happen, don’t let it ruin your day. Contact a professional you can trust! Monument’s team has 50 years of experience, and is ready to serve you. If you are having issues with your commercial roof, give us a call and let us know how we can help you.
“Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.” - Benjamin Franklin