A school's roof needs regular maintenance to extend its life. While annual maintenance is enough for residential roofs, commercial roofing requires frequent care to ensure the integrity of the building. Use the guide below to learn why you should develop a routine maintenance plan for your school roof. 

Why Professional Roof Maintenance Is Important for Schools

1. Ensure Safety of Students & Staff

Each day, hundreds of visitors pass through the halls of public schools. Without regular roof maintenance, they face a variety of safety concerns. Leaks can result in falling debris from sagging ceilings and walls, cause slips and falls, and even electrical shocks. Unchecked water damage can also result in mold and trigger symptoms. A regular roofing maintenance plan minimizes these risks and helps protect your students, staff, and visitors. 

2. Identify Issues Early

Flat roofs typical on commercial buildings like schools are prone to a variety of issues, including standing water, gaps in the flashing, and bubbles in the roof cover that expose it to leaks and wind damage. While common, these issues can quickly require larger, costlier repairs if neglected. Regular inspections will identify these common warning signs, so you can have any necessary repairs done before the problems get worse. 

3. Avoid Costly Roof Failure

Commercial roofs are exposed to a host of extreme weather conditions, air pollutants, and environmental hazards, such as leaves, tree branches, and moss growth. With routine cleaning and maintenance, it's easy to address these issues and avoid long-term damage. But without it, these elements can lead to clogged drain pipes, water damage, rot, decay, and even collapse.  

Ensure the safety of your school by contacting Surface Shield Roofing Company in Honolulu, HI. For over 14 years, their team of professional contractors has provided high-quality roofing maintenance, repairs, waterproofing, and replacements for commercial and residential clients across the island. Contact them today at (808) 739-9599 to request a quote, or visit them online to learn more about their services.