Nobody wants to pay for a roof replacement, especially when a metal roof can be repaired if the signs are caught in time. It’s important for your clients to understand how to tell when their roof needs repairs and for you to have the materials you need to get the job done. Here are three simple signs that it’s time for that commercial metal roof to get some attention.

How to Know a Metal Roof Needs Repair

1. Leaks

The most obvious sign that should without saying is a leaky roof. If the ceiling is open, and especially if there is little insulation, leaks can be easy to spot. If your building has a drop ceiling and thick insulation, it may take a little time for a leak to become noticeable.

Keep a lookout for stains on ceiling tiles and the walls from where water pooled under the insulation and soaked into the tiles and sheetrock. Also, mold growth and unnaturally high humidity are signs of water incursion. 

2. Visible Damage

Another obvious sign that a commercial metal roof is in need of repair is visible damage to the roof itself. If there are tears or gouges in the metal panels, that calls for immediate repair or replacement of the panel. 

Other visible damage may be rusting and bent or deformed ridges. If the paint or protective is damaged, rainwater can rust through, leaving holes for water and pests to enter the building.

3. Missing Fasteners or Flashing

A third sign to look for that is not as obvious to notice are missing components, like fasteners and flashing around the edge of the roof. High winds and inclement weather can damage, loosen, and eventually peel away some weaker flashing materials over time.

Fasteners can work their way back out wooden lathe or metal pearlings underneath the metal roofing panels. Just one loose screw alone can become a significant leak over time, so if you find roofing screws or strips of metal flashing lying around the building or notice them missing from the roof, the repair is needed.

If your clients will keep an eye out for these three key signs, they can notify you in plenty of time to repair the damage before it gets out of hand. When that happens, you need quality metal roofing supplies from a supplier you can trust. H & H Metal Products LLC has been in the metal roofing business for years and can offer unbeatable prices and expert consultation. If you need supplies, call (731) 925-1922 today or visit their website for more information.