Expert Maintenance and Roof Evaluations

At David Lewis Roofing Co, we believe in providing exceptional service to our customers in Panama City, FL. That's why we offer maintenance and roof evaluations to help keep your roof in top condition and extend its lifespan.

Our team of experienced professionals will perform a thorough inspection of your roof to identify any potential issues, such as leaks or damage, and recommend appropriate repairs or maintenance services.

To help you with your roof maintenance and evaluation, we have compiled an 11-step roof maintenance checklist:

1. Interior Signs of Roof Problems: Examine the interior of the building for signs of water damage such as mold, mildew, drips and leaks, water stains, and peeling paint. If you find any, be especially vigilant when you inspect the roof.
   
2. Check for Cleanliness: Inspect for accumulated dirt and debris that can clog drains and cause roofing surfaces to rot or decay prematurely. Fallen tree limbs can damage roof membranes and elements.
   
3. Check the Roof Surface: Look for signs of damage or weathering. On a flat roof, one of the biggest red flags is a low spot that will collect standing water. Make note of any blistering, cracking, tears or holes, abrasions, or deep scratches in the membrane.
   
4. Expansion Joints: If you have these on your roof, inspect them thoroughly for cuts, gaps, and tears.
   
5. Flashings: Pay extra attention to areas where flashing was required to install skylights on your rooftop. Make sure they are not pulling away from the roof or leaving gaps. This can be an indication that you may have leaking or serious damage to your roof membrane. This should also be a place in which you check for mold.
   
6. Drains: Check for backed-up water, moss, watermarks, and mold, which are all signs of clogged drains. Check also for deteriorated or damaged flashings and seals.
   
7. Exterior Structural Components: Inspect chimneys, vents, pipes, skylights, and equipment surfaces for cleanliness and signs of aging, such as peeling paint, rust, rot, and moss or fungus. Also, look for structural damage such as bent elements, missing parts, and sagging pipes.
   
8. Pipe and Equipment Supports: Check to be sure that pipes are not sagging, there are no cracks in the base of the support, deflected hangers, or supports digging into the roof membrane. These are all signs that your supports have signs of failing and will need to be replaced/repaired soon.
   
9. Stairs and Railings: Inspect stairs, crossovers, platforms, and railings for structural soundness, loose parts, surface deterioration such as damaged paint, and for missing or damaged elements such as rail posts and treads.
   
10. Safety Signage: Make sure any required signs are legible and posted in a prominent place. Move debris, clean off any accumulated mold or water damage, and replace ruined materials, especially if there is electrical, harmful chemicals, or extremely hot equipment or pipes on your rooftop. Without the proper signage, repairmen could be hurt the next time they are on the rooftop.
    
11. Old Repairs: List each repair separately on your roof maintenance checklist so all future inspectors know what to look for. Double-check to make sure the previous issue has been fixed and still working correctly.