Keeping Your Commercial Roof Drainage System in Tip-Top Shape

4/11/2019 (Permalink)

Keeping your business's roof drainage system in good condition will help prevent water damage.

Maintaining the roof of your business—specifically, its water drainage system—is an important key to avoiding costly damage to your building and property.

Your roof drainage system may include gutters, downspouts, interior drains and scuppers (outlets through a roof’s raised edge that allow water to drain). A well functioning system removes water from your roof efficiently during rainstorms; during the winter, it also allows melted snow and ice to safely drain.

Check It Twice

At least two times a year, in the spring and fall, do a thorough inspection and basic cleanup of your business’s roof. If you discover that routine maintenance is needed, this is the time to make repairs.

• Clear the roof of any loose debris or objects, such as leaves or twigs
• Trim trees away from the roof
• Ensure that downspouts channel water away from your building’s foundation
• Check all parts of the drainage system for leaks, and repair or replace if necessary

When you need water damage repaired fast at your home or business, call SERVPRO of Manchester/Mansfield today at 860.649.0836

Time for Some Gutter Talk

During your twice-yearly inspection, pay close attention to the condition of your gutters.

• Clear gutters of any washed-down roofing granules
• Check for standing water in the gutters. If caused by a blockage, clear out the debris. But if there is no blockage, your gutter may not be properly sloped to the downspouts
• Make sure your gutters are made of non-combustible metal (to resist fires) and are securely anchored by gutter straps (to resist wind)

A well functioning rooftop drainage system is one of those building features you hardly notice until it malfunctions. Paying a little attention on a regular basis can prevent serious and expensive water damage to your commercial property down the road.

SERVPRO Can Help You Prevent Roof Trouble

Consider entering into a Priority Service Agreement (PSA) with SERVPRO of Manchester/Mansfield, which includes these services to prepare your business for disasters and help you avoid them:

• OSHA 10-hour training
• Water and fire training
• Construction evaluations
• Disaster planning seminars
• Emergency Ready Profile (for all your business locations)
• Ice dam evaluations
• Lead paint certification
• Mold evaluations

Help Is Here

The team at SERVPRO of Manchester/Mansfield has specialized training and experience in water damage remediation, fire restoration services, natural disaster prevention, chemical cleanup, and natural disaster cleanup. Call SERVPRO of Manchester/Mansfield (860.649.0836) any time.

When you need water damage repaired fast at your home or business, call SERVPRO of Manchester/Mansfield today at 860.649.0836

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