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Commercial Roofing Mistakes to Avoid

You have a lot on your plate as a business owner. Taking care of your building is an important part of running a successful business, but finding a roofing partner is harder than it may appear. From a minor leak repair to a complete roof replacement, here are some things to look for when hiring a professional roofing contractor for your commercial building.

A good indication that you have a quality commercial roofer is their use of safety equipment and practices. Failure to follow safe practices can lead to injury and increased liability risk for both the contractor and the building owner. There are a wide range of safety protocol for installing a new roof and it should be very obvious to the commercial building owner which of these are being used.

Proper materials, meaning the right material for the type of building structure and the required length of time the roofing material is expected to perform over, requires good information from your commercial roofing representative. This is not a one size fits all business. Understanding the pros and cons and how they relate to your roofing project will be very useful when deciding on which roofing material to go with.

Commercial roof installations are often unique and require special skills and generally a special crew. The labor aspect of a commercial roofing project can not be stressed enough. If you believe your own business has employees with special skill sets, commercial roofing is no different. Commercial roofing Foremen, the ones you want on your roof, often have 25 plus years of experience and are still taking classes on the newest and best installation techniques.

When you’re ready for a meeting and a quote on your commercial roof, give Cascade Roofing a call. Serving the Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, and Tualatin areas for over 60 years, you have found dependable and honest partner that is prepared to work with you on your commercial roofing project.