Replacing your commercial building roof can be a large expense. However, going the cheap route will cost you more in the long run. When it comes to commercial roofs, you get what you pay for. Let’s break down how investment pays off when it comes to roofing.
Life of the Roof
While a new commercial roof typically comes with a warranty, warranties are for varying time lengths. Your roof should not just last until the date the warranty expires. With proper installation, regular maintenance and prompt repairs, your roof has the potential to last much longer. Going cheap on your roof can mean more frequent repairs and the need to replace it more rapidly due to deterioration and vulnerability of less expensive materials. And don’t count on being able to make a warranty claim—disputes over damage and other details in the fine print can make replacement a real challenge.
More Expensive Maintenance
As with many things you buy, when you purchase something cheaply made from cheap materials, it is more likely to break quicker and must be replaced more frequently. The same thing is true with roofing materials. Roofs built with cheap materials need more regular repair and maintenance to maintain the building’s integrity, which will cost you more over the long haul.
Energy Costs
Cheap roofing materials do not offer the same level of protection and insulation that sturdier materials provide. To maintain proper building temperatures your HVAC system has to work harder and come on more often when the roof doesn’t provide proper insulation. That means higher energy bills. Your roofing system should support your energy goals and help drive costs down, not create more problems and higher prices.
Water, Water, Everywhere
Water is the enemy of all roofs, and cheaper materials are more vulnerable to water and weather damage. Leaks from weaker materials on your roof can quickly translate to major deterioration of and damage to the ceiling, walls and other parts of your building, and expensive repairs. In Northeast Ohio, water is a major factor to consider when selecting commercial building roof materials.
Structural Failure
In 40 years of roofing, we have seen it all. Unfortunately, cheaping out on the roof can lead to structural failure of your whole commercial building. A new building roof can be a considerable expense, but you aren’t just investing in the roof, you’re investing in your building and the business it contains. Your roofing material should help protect your building and the contents inside.
Skill of Installers
Investing in your roof means investing in an experienced installation team. The best roofing materials may not perform as expected if the roof is installed improperly by people who lack experience or cut corners to keep job costs down.
Commercial Building Roof Experts
Roberts Roofing has been a trusted commercial roofing provider for more than 40 years in the Greater Cleveland area. We provide service and maintenance, repairs, removal and installation of nearly every type of commercial building roof available. We will always be forthright about what materials will work best for your building. We are transparent about our costs and pride ourselves on our responsiveness and availability whenever we are needed. Contact Roberts Roofing online or call us at 440-946-2233 to discuss the right roof for your building, installed properly.