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Chaffee Industrial Roofing's full-time dedicated service department is available to help you in any phase of this work. We offer simple roof inspections, minor and major roof repairs, or an all-encompassing roof-maintenance program.
 Every
Fall & Spring
• Check roof drains, scuppers, and gutters.
Are they clear of leaves and debris?
• Check drain baskets. Are they all in place and
secure?
• Check drain lines. Are they flowing freely?
• Check flashings at walls, rooftop equipment, and
edging. Do they appear to be secure and watertight?
• Check pipe flashings and pipe boots. Do they appear
to be secure and watertight?
• Check pitch pockets. Has the sealant settled,
cracked, or shrunk?
• Check rooftop equipment. Are all covers, doors,
and service panels, etc. properly secured and watertight? Is
ductwork tight?
• Check roof around rooftop equipment. Check roof
surface for holes, punctures, and slices that could have occurred
during service work on rooftop equipment.
• Check walkpads. Are the walkpads adequately secured
in place? Do you need more walkpads?
• Check above roof. Are tree branches, electrical
wires, or anything else close to the roof causing problems?
Are higher structures above the roof in good condition?
• Check chimneys and other masonry. Are brickwork
and mortar joints in good shape? Is there any cracking or other
deterioration?
• Give the roof a "once over.’’ Check
entire area for anything else that might cause problems. Is
there excess debris on the roof? Leaves, HVAC filters, fan belts,
and the like can blow around, clog drains, and lead to premature
aging. Is gravel or other surfacing (if any) properly in place?
Hurricane Coming?
Protect your roofing investment.
Based on our experience from past hurricanes, most of the damage
done to flat roofs comes from flying debris. You can minimize
this by removing anything from your roof that high winds could
blow around.
IMPORTANT: Be sure all access covers on HVAC equipment are
properly secured in place. These covers often blow right off
the units and cartwheel across the roof, potentially causing
numerous cuts and slices in the roof.
You should also give the roof a "once over," especially
at the edges, to be sure everything is secure
Heavy Snow
NOTE: We are not structural engineers, and we are
not safety consultants, but before shoveling snow off a roof,
please consider the following among other issues appropriate
for your situation.
1. If the structure is suspected of being overloaded, can you
safely send a crew up onto that roof?
2. Working at or near the building edge, especially on a slippery
surface, will create a safety concern. At a minimum, anyone
within 10 feet of the edge should be harnessed in, complying
with appropriate OSHA regulations. Refer to OSHA regulations
for complete information.
3. Depths of snow on your roof will hide other potential dangers,
especially skylights. Other concerns might include gas pipes
or electrical conduits that run across your roof, as well as
pipes, vents, and many other things that may now be buried under
the snow.
Safety must be the first concern and this is your responsibility.
Once you decide to safely remove excess snow from your roof,
please remind your crews that a roof is more fragile than a
driveway. In most instances, all you need to remove is excess
depths of snow, but you can probably safely leave the last few
inches of snow in place. A lot of damage has been done to roofs
in the past from over-aggressive shoveling.
Other Potential Problems
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