Roof evaluation service: is the identification of conditions which will require future repairs.

Emergency repair service: includes reactive solutions to roofing leaks, providing repairs and preventive maintenance on an on-call basis.

Maintenance: Emergency repair and proactive or preventive maintenance service: focuses on, the repair of the roof membrane and flashing defects, or replacement of the roof membrane and flashing components that threaten the long-term viability of the roofing system.

Management: Premium maintenance service: is the ultimate in roof maintenance. It is an all-inclusive package which combines bi-annual inspections and record keeping, short-and long-term budgeting, action plans as well as emergency repairs, proactive maintenance, and roof system enhancements.

Roof Maintenance
 

Annual Roof Inspections
We recommend as a minimum annual inspections for every roof system. Far too often, the cause of a roof failure is the absence of proper maintenance and inspection. Periodic visual inspections and routine maintenance to deficient conditions can significantly increase the long term service life of any roof assembly.

To perform an annual inspection, our qualified roof inspectors walk over the entire roof area looking for and photographing all observed deficiencies. These observations are then noted on the ‘Visual Roof Analysis Inspection Form’ along with recommended maintenance procedures to the cited deficiencies. Upon request, FIXAROOF will contact local roofing contractors and coordinated getting the required repairs completed. The roof maintenance information can then be entered into our Roof Systems Data Management system and tracked on a regular basis.

"An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure"
The cost of a Visual Roof Inspection is minor when compared to the cost to replace a roof, or even portions of a roof, prematurely. In order to maximize the service life of a roof system and realize the full potential of its “Life Cycle” costing, we recommend this program to all building owners. We have an extensive database of projects that are automatically scheduled for Visual Walkover Inspections on a semi-annual/annual basis, and we will be happy to include yours in our schedule.

1.  The roof should be inspected at least twice yearly (in the Spring and Fall), and after any severe storms. Record maintenance procedures as they occur. Log all access times and parties working on the roof.

2.  Proper maintenance and good roofing practice requires that ponded water (defined as standing .water on the roof forty-eight [48] hours after it stops raining) not be allowed on the roof. Roofs should have slope to drain and all drain areas must remain clean. Bag and remove all debris from the roof since such debris can be quickly swept into drains by rain. This will allow for proper water run-off and avoid overloading the roof with ponded water.

3.  The roofing membrane should not be exposed to acids, solvents, greases, oil, fats, chemicals and the like. If the roofing membrane is subject to contact with any such materials, contact Fixaroof immediately.

4.  The roofing membrane is designed to be a waterproofing membrane. If there is to be roof traffic for any reason, contact your Licensed Applicator before proceeding for the installation of approved protective walkways.

5.  Some roofing membranes require maintenance of the surface of the membrane in order to perform as designed:

 

a) The application of an approved liquid coating, such as Aluminum Roof Coating or Acrylic Coating System for Asphalt to smooth surfaced APP membranes provides additional protection from the environment. If this coating is not applied as part of the initial roofing installation, it should be applied within the first five years after the roof is installed to help protect the membrane from surface cracking inherent in such asphalt products. In addition, this coating should be maintained as needed to recover any areas of the coating that have blistered, peeled or worn through.

b) Granule surfaced APP and SBS membranes do not normally require roof maintenance other than periodic inspection for contaminants (see item 3), cuts or punctures. If areas of granular loss are discovered during inspection, new granules should be broadcast into hot asphalt or emulsion to protect the surface of the membrane.