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5 COMMON WINTER ROOFING MISTAKES
Harsh winter weather is a nightmare for roofs. Avoid these mistakes to give your
roof the best shot for a long and happy life
By Greg Zimmerman, Senior Contributing Editor
Roofing
“It’s probably fine.” Those famous last words are the last thing a facility
manager should assume when it comes to the roof. As long as there isn’t water
pouring onto someone’s desk, it’s sometimes easy to forget the roof is perhaps
the most critical exterior asset of a building. That’s a huge mistake.
Especially as fall turns to winter, it’s high time to make sure the roof is in
good enough shape to prevent major problems through the extreme winter weather.
According to John D’Annunzio, president of Paragon Consultants and Paragon
Roofing Technology, facility managers need to develop a winter roof management
plan that “incorporates inspections, maintenance actions, and repair procedures
that take effect before and after winter storm events. A properly executed
winter roof management plan can eliminate costly roof repairs and extend the
service life of the existing roof system.”
But every year, as managers collect their thoughts in the spring, they wonder if
there were things they could’ve done better, or at least differently to prevent
the worst effects of winter weather. At the very least, FMs want to avoid these
five roofing mistakes before the rough winter season.
1. SKIPPING THE AUTUMN INSPECTION
Giving the roof the best shot to make it through the long, cold winter starts
with the autumn inspection. But when facility managers are busy putting out
daily fires, dealing with occupant concerns, and answering the CEO’s questions
about the temperature in his office, the roofing inspection can be one thing
that falls by the wayside. This would be a huge mistake.
Roofing experts recommend twice-annual inspections, once in the fall and once in
the spring. The fall inspection is the time to ensure that laps and seams are
still flush and fastened, flashings around roof penetrations and at the edges
are secure, and there are no loose items strewn about the roof surface.
According to Matt Malorni, service director for Legacy Roofing Services, the
autumn inspection is really the time to make sure the roof is in tip-top
shape.
“Make sure the roof drains, scuppers and gutters are free of leaves and debris
for proper water drainage,” he says. “Also check for deficiencies such as
deterioration, failing older repairs, small slices or punctures, or deteriorated
caulking. Ensure that all HVAC rooftop equipment doors are secured.”
Depending on the size and complexity of the roof, the fall inspection is
something the in-house maintenance team can usually handle. The most important
thing, however, is to take action on any problems the roofing inspection
reveals. Managers surely don’t want to go up there, find an issue, think “Yep,
that might be a problem,” and then not do anything about it.
2. ASSUMING A NEW ROOF DOESN’T NEED MAINTENANCE
The facility just spent tens of thousands of dollars on a shiny new roof. As
winter approaches, this is when “it’s probably fine” becomes more tempting than
any other time.
“A common mistake is to assume that because a roof is new it doesn’t need to be
maintained the first few years,” says Malorni. “The best way to prolong the life
of a roof is to put a preventive maintenance plan in place right away,
especially because most manufacturers give incentives for properly maintaining
the roof, with many extending the life of the warranty for up to 10 years.”
Just because a roof is new, doesn’t mean FMs shouldn’t do the fall inspection
and also the required preventive maintenance – cleaning, drain clearing, and the
rest. High winds in winter can create issues at laps and seams for even the most
well-installed roofs. But, if a roof is new, and there was any sort of
installation mistake – even a slight one, like not installing a flashing around
a vent pipe correctly – this will certainly manifest as a bigger problem over
the course of the winter. Better to catch it now, and have the contractor fix it
than having to fix a much bigger problem in the spring.
3. ASSUMING A SMALL PROBLEM ISN’T A BIGGER PROBLEM
A sometimes-overlooked component of a roofing inspection is examining the
ceiling and interior walls on the top floor for any signs of water intrusion or
water damage. Often, just by walking the roof, it won’t be obvious if water is
finding its way into a building. Any water infiltrating the building is a sure
sign of a bigger problem – or at least a problem that is going to get a lot
worse if left uncorrected.
“When problems are caught before irreversible damage sets in, the cost factor
significantly decreases in the long-term,” says Malorni. “Oftentimes a large
problem is beyond the budget constraints of the facility manager, which makes it
even more critical to identify any issues as fast as possible. It is also
important to remember that structural damage caused by unaddressed issues on the
roof, depending on the weather, age of the roof, and current condition, may
further compound an already existing problem.”
Hoping a problem will resolve itself on its own is not a solid preventive
maintenance plan. Especially when it comes to the roof, always assume that a
small problem is either a sign of a bigger one, or a bigger one to come soon.
4. NOT PLANNING FOR FREEZE/THAW AND ICE DAMS (FOR SLOPED ROOFS)
The freeze/thaw cycle is one of the biggest enemies of any type of roof. It
causes materials – especially metal flashing – to expand and contract, and any
movement at all in roofing material is not a good thing. Blisters in the
membrane, loss of attachment, and other issues result from all the components of
the roof expanding and contracting at their own rate. This is called
“differential movement,” says D’Annunzio. The freeze/thaw cycle can also cause
water to pond on a roof, water to force its way under a membrane, and a litany
of other issues. The best strategy is simply to keep on top of any issues. If
there are huge temperature swings, take a quick walk on the roof to inspect for
any problems.
Ice dams are more of an issue on sloped roofs, when water thaws, but then
refreezes in the gutters and backs up underneath the roofing material. Malorni
offers some advice on how to prevent disastrous ice dams: “Make sure the gutters
are completely free of leaves or debris. Heat trace cables can be installed and
placed within the gutters or near the edge of the roof eaves to help melt any
snow or ice accumulation.”
One final issue to keep an eye on is the weight of snow after a huge snowstorm.
Of course, facility managers don’t want to have to make it a habit of shoveling
the roof, but in the case of unusual amounts of snow, the sheer weight of the
snow can be enough to cause huge problems.
5. SKIPPING THE SPRING INSPECTION
Unless managers are really lucky, or the winter was extremely mild, chances are
there are going to be issues come spring. As soon as the snow melts, and it’s
safe, it’s important to get back up on that roof and assess what sort of work
will be required.
“It is important to recognize that, unfortunately, not all roofs are in good
enough condition for preventive maintenance,” says Malorni. “Some roofs may be
in a condition that precludes preventive work and may need replacement. If
budgets do not permit replacement, there may be specific repairs that will
stabilize the roof and extend its life until budgets permit the necessary
replacement.”
The most important strategy, though, is not to wait. The longer one waits to
make repairs, the bigger – and much more expensive – the problem can be.
Greg Zimmerman is senior contributor editor for the facility group, which
includes FacilitiesNet.com and Building Operating Management magazine. He has
more than 18 years’ experience writing about facility issues.
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