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If you only have one roof on your building and it is in good shape, chance are you can save money by installing a new roof without removing the existing roof.

Unfortunately, there are instances where a roof tear-off is required:

• Your facility already has two roofs: According to law, commercial buildings may not have more than two roofing layers. This is to prevent excess weight and stress on the structure of the building.
• Your facility has an unsafe roof: If your roof is damaged, saturated or unstable, your contractor will need to strip the existing roof to install a new working roof.

The American Roofing and Waterproofing team will perform a free roof assessment to determine the quality of your existing roof. While internal damage you may spot, such as roof leaks or mold, can be indicators that your commercial roof could be unstable and need replacing, we recommend that you have us inspect it for you.

The longevity of your commercial is dependent on many factors, from weather conditions to roof type.

 There are averages for common roof systems:

• Spray Polyurethane Foam: 10 – 30 Years
• Single-Ply Membrane TPO: 15 – 20 Years
• Single-Ply Membrane EPDM: 20 – 25 Years
• Metal: 30 – 45 Years
• Built-Up: 10 – 30 Years
• Acrylic Restoration: 10 – 30 Years
• Silicone Restoration: 10 – 30 Years

When you install a new roof on your facility, you will have a variety of warranties to choose from. The coverage of your warranty depends on the type of warranty you purchase. The most common warranty options include Contractor’s Warranty, Manufacturer’s Warranty, and a Manufacturer’s Full System Warranty.

These warranties can cover a variety of roofing issues such as:

• Roof leak repair
• High winds
• Hail damage coverage
• Roof puncture coverage

Most roof warranties require or recommend regular roof inspections and maintenance. In addition to a proper maintenance program, Roof Restoration is a great way to renew your roof warranty.

The time of the project is dependent on a variety of variables such as the type of roof, the size of the roof,  existing damage, weather, inspections, and permits. Each job is truley unique and could take from a few days to a few weeks. When you talk to a roofing expert for an assessment, they should be able to include a proposed timeline in the survey report.