Your place of business is a major investment, and it has all of your other major investments in it too, from tools and equipment to materials and inventory.
Even a small leak can end up costing your business profoundly. It can also undermine your brand reputation if left unfixed. What does that have to do with rain gutters? Your commercial rain gutters are essential to prevent leaks and protect your business from negative consequences.
Here is what you need to know about them.
Gutters or Drainage Systems?
What kind of roof does your commercial property have?
If it has a sloped roof with asphalt shingles or other materials meant for a pitched surface, then your roof will have rain gutters. They look and act much like the gutters on your home, collecting water at the edge of the roof and draining it away from the property.
However, if your commercial property has a flat roof, then it has a drainage system. Instead of using rain gutters, these roofs usually have internal drainage pipes. Drains will collect the water from the surface, and the pipes will carry the water down and out of the building.
Often drainage systems are necessary to collect the higher levels of water that are on larger roofs. Siphonic systems, which move water much faster, may also be required.
On flat roofs, there may still be gutters around the outside edge of the roof, which lead into the drainage system. These may help collect water.
Why Maintain Commercial Rain Gutters?
Commercial rain gutters are as liable to clog and develop other issues as residential gutters are.
Professional roofers are required to keep your commercial roof’s drainage system in good working order. You may see this as a bit of a hassle, but it is a necessary one that can protect your business.
Here’s how
- Reduce roofing issues: When your drains are not well cared for, they create clogs, allow water to back up, and may also leak inside your roof layers. This can cause a range of roofing issues, including depressed insulation and ponding, which can significantly shorten the lifespan of your roof or require extensive repairs. To avoid the hassle and costs associated with this, you need to ensure your gutters are functioning well.
- Protect internal assets: The internal drainage of the roofing system may leak into the building, or issues with it may cause a leak into your building. This can damage anything that you store within the building. It may also grow fungus and pose a threat to human health.
- Maintain reputation: Leaks in your building or gutters that look poorly maintained can both undermine the reputation of your business and make your building less appealing.
- Protect the exterior of the building:When your commercial roof gutters are clogged, they may overflow and direct water down the outside face of your building. This can cause issues for your siding materials, landscaping and foundation.
Running a business requires managing a lot of spinning plates. Be sure not to overlook maintenance needs like the condition of your building’s gutters.
The Len Roofing & Remodeling Difference
When we say that we’re a top-quality home remodeling and roofing company that serves the North Shore and surrounding Chicagoland area, we back it up. We do more than simply cover the basics: we show up on time and nail it. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 847-768-6000 or visit our contact page.
