Commercial Roof Replacement
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Commercial Roof Replacement
A commercial roof replacement is a big project that includes different reasons for determining the cost, timeline, and how invasive and noninvasive it will be. A few of these reasons include how tall the building is, access, whether a full replacement is needed or just an overlay, and the style of new roof that is to be installed. The weather and time of year are also factors that should be kept in mind
It is important to know that there is not a single approach to replacing a commercial roof. However, a professional commercial roofing contractor ought to perform an in-depth evaluation of the current roof to go over all the existing conditions and take core samples so customers have multiple options for the project’s scope.
There is additional information to take into consideration when thinking about following through with a commercial roof replacement, such as warranties and commercial roof types. Other factors that can determine how big of a project the roof replacement will be and how long it will take include the removal of equipment that is currently on the roof, number and types of layers, and overall depth of the replacement. Furthermore, the type of commercial roofing system being installed and the type of attachment method that will be used for the insulation and membrane will determine the scope of the project.
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Process for Commercial Roof Replacement
The process and length of any project is something that must be taken into consideration, especially for a commercial roof replacement. The answer to this question that most business owners will have lies upon the building type and scope, as well as all the reasons mentioned above. However, the average timeline and process for any commercial roof replacement looks like this:
Site Visit
This takes about one week. During this time, contractors will visit the site and perform a complete walkthrough and roof inspection to assess the current conditions, take several core samples, and talk to the customer about the results.
Proposal
The proposal can take anywhere from one to two weeks to complete. A formal proposal will be created that is customized to the customer’s commercial roofing system, as well as take into consideration all its distinctive complexities
Approval and Permitting
This part of the process can be expected to take one to three weeks. As soon as the proposal is agreed upon and fulfilled, all the necessary permits that are needed for the project will be obtained. A preconstruction meeting will then be held with the customer to talk about the details of the project and organize all its logistics
Commencement
With weather conditions taken into consideration, roofing services will start on the mutually agreed upon date within two weeks
On average, the number of crew members needed for a commercial roof replacement is around eight, as well as an on-site Foreman, Superintendent, and Project Manager. There will also be third-party independent Safety Contractors that will audit the job site sporadically to perform unplanned inspections and provide safety reports.
Considering the major expense of a commercial roof replacement, some business owners may think twice about investing in one. However, there comes a time when it is the only option. If the damage on a roof calls for repairs that would result in an incomplete replacement, then a roof replacement should be seriously considered. Also, if the roof has been coated once before, then it cannot be coated again. The benefits of a roof replacement may be all that is needed to sway business owners to choose a roof replacement. A new roof doesn’t have any holes or cracks, whereas an old roof could have one hole fixed only to find more holes the following week. A new roof also comes with brand new insulation, which is free of wear and water saturation. Finally, investing in a new roof will last a good two decades, if not longer. Furthermore, the new roof will include today’s tougher components and engineering.