What Affects the Longevity of a Roof?

• Exposure to the elements and pollutants
• Plant and algae growth: animal invasions
• Structural settlement and expansion/contraction
• Inadequate building design, eg. poor drainage or flashing deficiencies
• Manufacture defects
• Delaying in the fixing of minor problem
• Changing the use of the building
• Not getting around to doing the roof  maintenance

Grand Valley Roofing & Coatings Inc. provides digital images of areas of concern and the existing roof condition (up to 100 000 sq. ft.). For larger building call for a quote. Grand Valley Roofing & Coatings Inc. includes the following areas in their basic inspection list to which items can be added or removed:

• Inspect entire roof for major blisters, membrane ridges, punctures and bare felt areas
• Re-pour all bare felt areas (up to 100 sq. ft.)
• Inspect all expansion joints and/or control joints and reseal any open-end laps with mesh and mastic
  
• Clean all debris around scuppers and drains
• Refill all plastic boxes (pitch pans) with mastic
• Correct ballast displacement on single ply and insulated roof membranes (maximum 150 sq. ft.)
• Caulk all storm collar details.

Building inspections are carried out by our trained and experienced professional roofers. Grand Valley Roofing & Coatings Inc. works with the client to generate a list of elements to be checked on and around the roof and inside the building. A comprehensive report is provided profiling the state of the roof, future repair estimates and recommendations. While twice a year evaluations are recommended, they should also be considered after major weather events such as heavy rains, major winds and storms.

Every roof and roofing system is different. Therefore, every Maintenance Program Grand Valley Roofing & Coatings Inc.'s creates is designed for a specific roof. Grand Valley Roofing & Coatings Inc. begins with a list  of  common  elements  to which  items  are  added  and removed to reflect that specific roof. Common items on the list may include:

• All the services found in the Basic Program, plus
• Inspect roof edges, metal work, parapets, adjoining walls and curbs
• Inspect and locate damaged gas line supports (maximum of 8)
• Inspect and caulk and/or refasten all metal counter flashing details
• Check and repair minor issues with equipment pads and supports and roof penetrations (pipes and cones)
• Make small repairs to control and/or expansion joints
• Make small repairs to blisters, cracked membrane, crocodiling and punctures
• Report any issues to building management.

|Grand Valley Roofing & Coatings Inc. believes in a find and repair early approach to increasing the life of a roof, thus reducing the need for emergency repairs. Hidden leaks produce hidden damage. While Grand Valley Roofing & Coatings Inc. can make repairs to the roofing surfaces, maintenance programs cannot restore a neglected roof to new condition. Grand Valley Roofing & Coatings Inc. provides qualified roofing repairs authorized by the roofing system manufactures that include:

• Our Best Program includes all the services in the Basic and Better Programs, plus

• Install patio stones, with protective pads, in corners to reduce damage from wind scouring (maximum 4)

• Inspect roof walkways for good functioning padding systems and structural integrity

• Examine any rooftop spills for corrosion of roof membrane and report possible corrective action needed (Provide information of clean-up costs.)
• Examine roof hatches for structural integrity
• Investigate water pooling and provide possible corrective action (Additional costs may apply.)
• Provide a digital pictures of work done and work that needs to be done with projected budget