Maintenance
General guidance notes on maintenance and care
This cannot only lead to unwanted consequences for the functional integrity of the roof waterproofing, but may eventually result in avoidable costs for the building owner, which could have been prevented by due care, maintenance and refurbishment.
What conditions impact on the roof?
To simply forget about the roof covering or waterproofing once it has been installed will become very expensive and hazardous to the overall building fabric in the long run. By setting in place a maintenance and care regime, preferably with an approved roofing contractor, will ensure an extended building life.
What may threaten your roof?
Regular inspections are essential
The following work should always be carried out:
- Clean the gutters and downpipes as well as other drainage components such as rainwater outlets on the roof
- Remove debris from the roof area and from corners and edges in particular
- Clean bulk gravel, in particular, from growing plants and rough debris
- Check lashings and trims and built-in details
- Check paint coating of metal parts
- Replace damaged roofing material
- Repair brittle mortar
- Check wooden parts for pests and decay
- Inspect flat roof seams
- Inspect and clean rooflights and other lighting elements
- Check running boards, roof hooks, snow guards and other built-in details
How does this affect your SIG Design & Technology Guarantee?
Failure to do so puts potential guarantee claims at risk. In the case of the 20 year guarantee, SIG Design & Technology must have a copy of a signed Maintenance Contract and of each inspection report issued by the Roofing Contractor in accordance with the Maintenance Contract. Repairs and maintenance must be undertaken by a qualified operative in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations, codes of good practice and national standards.