Roof Audits - Why should I?
Roof Audits have been a common aspect of maintaining both residential and commercial roofing systems for years, but their importance may be at the forefront of our insurance issues in the state of Florida.
The insurance market in Florida has forever changed since the hurricanes landed on our shores in late 2022. Ever since those “acts of god,” the insurance market has been scrambling to respond to all the loss claims - and many providers have left the state entirely. In addition, the insurance laws in Florida pertaining to roofing and its coverage have been wrought with abuse and misuse over the years. In light of this, processing a claim may require more paperwork than in previous years. Whether through your insurance provider or FEMA, having a written paper trail of assessments and repairs will aid your position tremendously when you ask for your adjustment or claim.
Below are some of the main reasons why you should have your roofs audited annually:
Through a roof audit and inspection, you can proactively identify roof issues and prevent them from becoming roof leaks. Don't wait until your roof fails - the cost of that same repair can be 10X higher than the cost the prevention repair would have been. Especially when you factor in basic ceiling tile replacements, drywall damage, equipment damage, or mold remediation. The audit and proactive maintenance cost are truly invaluable.
By being proactive on your roof, you will also attain MAX life expectancy and MAX performance. Insurance providers are dictating when you have to replace your roof (yes, even commercially - they are canceling policies because of the roof systems). Imagine having multiple years of historical records showing that despite your roof being 15+ years old, there is plenty of life left.
It is a REQUIRED part of your warranty. Do not give your roofing manufacturer any reason to cancel your warranty. Having no maintenance record makes it more difficult to access the warranty coverage, especially if a hurricane caused your roof to fail or become damaged (like blowing off or peeling back due to strong winds).
Tenants might claim you are in violation of your lease agreement because the roof leaks periodically. If you have roof audit records on file, you can keep the lawyer’s letters at bay.
With annual roof audits, you can prove to prospective new tenants that, when they move in, their equipment and products are protected from water intrusion.
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