Being proactive with your commercial roof can save hundreds of thousands of dollars, or more!
The Costly Impact of Reactive vs Proactive Roof Management
According to a Buildings Magazine article, building owners who only react to roof problems typically get around 13 years of serviceable roof life on average. However, by proactively managing their roofs, they can extend this to 21 years. With exceptional management practices, achieving up to 25 years of service life is feasible.
This translates into a significant cost-saving scenario: effectively reducing the frequency of roof replacements from almost twice to just once compared to reactive management practices. Roof replacements are notoriously expensive, often becoming the most costly asset expense for property owners.
The financial implications are profound. Reactive management, which addresses problems only after they've caused leaks and infiltrated the building, can lead to saturation within the roof system. This saturation, if left unchecked, can corrode the deck and ancillary components, adding 20-30% to the replacement costs. Imagine a $500,000 tear-off project ballooning to $625,000 due to these avoidable ancillary expenses.
Furthermore, if proactive management isn't employed and saturation occurs, the option to overlay the existing roof—a cost-effective solution—may be forfeited. What could have been a $250,000 overlay project jumps back up to $500,000 for a tear-off and replacement.
These additional costs underscore the importance of proactive roof management throughout the roof's lifecycle. By preventing saturation and addressing issues early, property owners not only extend the roof's longevity but also significantly reduce the financial burden associated with replacements and ancillary repairs.
Managing your roof proactively isn't just about extending its lifespan—it's about safeguarding your budget and ensuring your building remains protected against the elements for years to come.
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To manage your roof proactively. Don't just react to problems. Save yourself a ton of money, and at the end of the day, give your roof the life it deserves.
