What Are the Qualities of a Maintainable Commercial Roof?

An efficient commercial roofing system protects essential and expensive equipment in your building. It also keeps occupants comfortable and safe. For it to remain in top shape, it needs to be maintained regularly by experienced professionals.

A local GAF roofer shares what a maintainable commercial roof looks like.

Efficient Drainage System

Ponding water is a common issue in commercial roofing systems. It’s because they are not as sloped as residential roofs. Your building’s roof must have proper drainage to avoid leaks and early material failure.

Enough Work Equipment Clearance

The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has guidelines on the height of rooftop equipment stands. They should be tall enough to give professionals good access to your roof when it needs repairs or maintenance. The larger your rooftop equipment, the higher the stand it will need.

Adequate Water Barriers

Your commercial roof will be easier to maintain if there are sufficient water barriers underneath its expansion joints. It can reduce the risk of leaks and protect your building from water-related problems. Schedule a professional inspection if you’re unsure if your roof has enough water barriers. At Deschutes Roofing, you can count on us for solutions that can prolong the service life of your roof. If you also need a snow removal service, we’re here to help.

Limited Roof Access

Controlling foot traffic on your roof can help keep it in good condition. As much as possible, only grant access to authorized personnel. You can lock the door to the rooftop or eliminate items people can use to climb the roof.

Choose a reputable contractor to handle your commercial roofing needs.

Deschutes Roofing offers comprehensive maintenance plans to give you peace of mind and make your investment last. Our team also specializes in snow dam removal and gutter installation. Call us at (541) 313-5944 (Bend), (503) 967-9590 (Portland), (541) 246-6860 (Eugene), (503) 468-7663 (Lake Oswego) or (503) 928-8750 (Beaverton). You can also fill out our online form to get a free estimate.

We were very pleased with our service. We got three different estimates and we went with Deschutes Roofing. We also had a personal recommendation from friends. The roof was actually installed very quickly and efficiently. The crew was very … read more Response from business owner Deborah, I enjoyed meeting with you today for the final inspection. Thank you so much for the kind review. We appreciate your business!

Deborah M.

We had an excellent experience with Carlos and the team at Deschutes Roofing. Dave conducted a thorough inspection of our roofing needs, answered our questions, and provided a detailed appraisal with a range of options. Laurie provided … read more Response from business owner Kris, thank you for your kind compliments. We appreciate your business and really enjoyed working with you!

Kris B.

Very professional. Recommend them highly. Prompt, well done. Response from business owner Thanks, Jo!

Jo U.

Had winter damage due to heavy snow. Then an inspection of my roof revealed defects when installed by original roofer. Carlos was very responsive to my needs and required repairs were completed quickly.

Michael M.

Thanks to Deschutes Roofing Co. for a smooth and proffesional job done. Between scheduling flexibility and consideration of conditions, Carlos and his crew felt like family

David P.

We got in touch with Carlos on a Saturday desperate for help with our ice dams, as we had water actively running into the house. He got a crew together for us the next day.

Barbrina D.

Needed some minor roof and gutter repairs for which Deschutes Roofing was perfect. Excellent evaluation of problems followed up by reasonable price and good work. Pleasant to work with and on time as well.

Cat B.