MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR YOUR FLAT ROOF

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MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR YOUR FLAT ROOF
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• Flat roofs are a popular choice for many
  commercial buildings, and while they are easier
  to manage and repair than other types of roofs,
  they still require regular maintenance.
• Below are some simple maintenance tips you can
  follow to keep your flat roof in tip top
  condition
• Keep an eye out for water pooling
• Commonly referred to as ponding, standing water
  on a flat roof can cause major issues, and if
  your roof or its drainage system have become
  damaged, it can quickly lead to the creation of a
  concave area on the roof, leaks, and even
  structural damage.

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• Check your roof for divots and other concave
  areas to help prevent ponding, and if you spot
  any water pooling, have a roofing company inspect
  the roof at the earliest opportunity.
• Make repairs to seams and membranes
• The areas where the two materials that flat roofs
  are made from, join, are known as seams, and
  these can easily spring a leak because theyre
  not made from a solid material.
• Be aware that the sun can also cause damage to
  your roofing membrane over time, and this usually
  presents itself in the form of cracks. Any cracks
  to seams or membranes must be professionally
  repaired quickly to prevent leaks and further
  damage.

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• Remove any debris
• Flat roofs attract all types of debris, such as
  trash and twigs, and the sooner you can remove
  these, the better it is for the health of your
  roof.
• Its also a good idea to trim back any
  overhanging branches, to prevent them from
  falling onto the roof or scratching it.
• Snow and ice can easily build up on a flat roof,
  too, and if left to accumulate, can cause ponding
  or make your roof collapse.

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• Check for cracks, splits or blistering
• Extreme weather can do some extreme damage to
  flat roofs, and whether youve recently
  experienced a particularly harsh winter, or the
  intense summer sun has been scorching your flat
  roof, youll need to check for large cracks,
  splits or blisters. If youre not sure what
  youre looking for, or dont know whether what
  youre seeing is cause for alarm, you can ask a
  local roofing company to pay you a visit and give
  your roof a professional inspection.
• Cracks, splits and blisters need to be filled,
  and fast, to prevent them causing a leak on your
  roof.

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• Schedule regular inspections
• While you might think a professional roof
  inspection to be a waste of money, if they can
  help prevent an issue from occurring, or fix a
  problem before it gets worse, it will actually
  save you money in the long run.
• Whether youve recently experienced an extreme
  storm, or simply want to have your flat roof
  checked for any issues, having it inspected by an
  experienced, local roofing company like Atlas
  Roofing, is always money well spent.

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• Whether youve recently experienced an extreme
  storm, or simply want to have your flat roof
  checked for any issues, having it inspected by an
  experienced, local roofing company like Atlas
  Roofing, is always money well spent.
• If you are looking for roofing in Miami, look no
  further than Atlas Roofing. Since 2016, we have
  been the premier roof installation and repair
  experts in the Miami, Broward and West Palm Beach
  area. We take pride in the comprehensive range of
  commercial and residential roofing services we
  offer. Whether you need something as significant
  as a brand new roof or residential or commercial
  roofing in Miami, or as minor as a gutter
  installation on your home, weve got you covered.
  Call us at [phone].