If you are wondering what causes commercial roof systems to wear out prematurely, you may wish to consider the following causes: your roofing system having long-term and short term exposure to certain elements, structure movement such as building settlement or expansion/contraction not accommodated by the roofing system and biological growth such as vegetation in areas of standing water or algae growth on dark areas of the roof system are all causes of commercial roof systems to wear out prematurely.

Forgetting About Roof Maintenance - Neglect is perhaps the single biggest cause of premature roof failure. A small amount of attention to your roofing system twice a year can extend a roof life by 35%.

Long term exposure to any of these elements; sun, water, or freeze-thaw can quickly age a roof system.

C.I. Services 6 steps to roof management are:
   1. Inspection Survey
   2. Storm Preparation
   3. Leak Management
   4. Repair and Maintenance
   5. Life Extension
   6. Replacement

To ensure that you receive the highest quality of roofing services you should partner with a trusted and experienced roofing professional , discuss your roof performance goals with your roofing professional and research and verify any buildings with current roof warranties in place.

When hiring a company for a roof inspection, your roofing inspection should include the following:
   • Accurate square foot measurements of roof and wall areas
   • Roof type and any known manufacturer information
   • Overall roof condition and life expectancy
   • Core cut taken of the roof system to determine the roof composition, attachment, and deck construction
   • Evaluation of slope and drainage conditions
   • Any observed roof defects or deck defects
   • Report on any observed signs of leaking
   • Photo documentation of all of the above
   • Recommendations for repairs, continued maintenance or replacement

It may come as a surprise but roofing systems do have a life span.  Regular maintenance will extend a roof’s performance, but at some point the roofing system will require something much more extensive to truly extend its life.  Liquid-applied coat­ing/roof systems are ideal for extending the life of an existing roof.  Liquid-applied systems consist of elastomeric, acrylic, urethane and other roofing-specific durable coating systems.  This new layer of protection guards the roof from the harmful U.V. rays of the sun, helps seal all small cracks and defects in the original roof system, and adds an additional layer of weathering protection.

When choosing a coating your roof professional should go over the following topics with you:
   • Repairs or maintenance will no longer provide enough leak protection.
   • Complete roof replacement is not a fit for the current roof budget.
   • The owner requires a short-term (1-5 year) solution that does not involve replacement.
   • Roof replacement will cause excessive noise, dirt, or logistics problems that can not be allowed at this time.

Some of the advantages of choosing C.I. Services for all of your roofing and waterproofing needs are, we provide complete roof maintenance service, complete rood replacement service, we have expert leak-finding technicians, and we are fully bonded, insured and licensed.

At C.I. Services, we install all types of roofing and waterproofing systems. Some of these include:
   • Cold-process roof systems
   • Modified bitumen roof systems
   • TPO, PVC and EPDM single-ply roof systems
   • Spayed Foam Polyurethane roof systems
   • Liquid-Applied TITLE-24 compliant coating systems
   • Tile systems (clay, concrete, composite, etc.)
   • Slate systems (True Slate and traditional slate)
   • Shingle systems (GAF Master Elite Contractor)
   • Pro-Seal Products
   • Urethane decking systems
   • Acrylic restoration systems
   • Epoxy systems
   • And more…