Water collecting on a business premises roof can be a massive problem. The weight of the water can cause damage to the roof, and if there are any leaks, it can also lead to damp inside the building. Furthermore, stagnant water can attract insects or cause algae to grow and may significantly reduce the longevity of the roof itself. As such, you want to make sure that you are tackling this issue as much as possible. There are a variety of ways to do that so let’s look at a few of the possibilities.
Direct More Water to The Drains
If you have a commercial roof that is flat, you might be under the impression that there is no slope at all. This isn’t true and commercial roofs can have low spots which are the points where water will usually collects. Filling in these low spots can ensure that the water goes into the drainage system built into your flat roof. Do this, and there should be less chance of water collecting in these areas.
Clean Out the Drains
You might find that the drains on your commercial roof have been clogged up with junk and gunk. This could be leaves, twigs, branches and general debris. If enough waste builds up in your drainage systems, this will cause water to collect in one area. Cleaning out the drains will solve the issue. You can do this by flushing them out with water from a jet wash or hose pipe.
Add More Drain Lines
You might discover that your business is in an area with a high level of rain. Increased levels of precipitation will mean that more drain lines are needed on the roof. A professional contractor will be able to add these drain lines for you and make sure that there are more areas where the water can flow off the roof. Alternatively, existing drain lines can be widened to ensure that more water can flow off the roof quickly.
Re-Pitching The Roof
As already mentioned, commercial flat roofs should never be completely flat. They need to have the right pitch to ensure water drains off correctly. Unfortunately, in some cases, a roof may not be pitched to the right level. If this is the case, re-pitching may be the only option. This can save you from more expensive issues with the roof in the future and guarantee that the roof will last a lot longer.
At Eurotech Roofing we can advise you as to the cause of your standing water problems and help you with a solution. Visit us today on www.eurotechroofing.co.uk or phone us on 0800 29 49 422 and fix the problem before it gets worse.
