Condominium Roof Maintenance: Why your roof’s expected lifespan may be less than you think 

Why Those Numbers Shrink

It can feel frustrating that the roof you planned to last 20 years won’t last that long. You might feel misled by your roofer or think that something is wrong with the installation of the roof. The truth is, though, Florida weather is harsh on your roof. 

What is it about Florida’s harsh climate that reduces roof life? 

1. UV and Heat: Constant exposure may compromise membranes through persistent expansion and contraction and prematurely break down coatings on your roof over time. 
2. Salt Air: Corrosive particles eat away at fasteners and seams.
3. Organic Growth: Algae, mold, and leaf debris trap moisture that accelerates rot.
4. Storm Cycles: Tropical systems may create hidden damage that goes unseen until it compounds.
5. Neglected Inspections: unknown damages may become major problems 

Maintenance Changes the Math

Routine cleaning, treatment, and inspection will help maximize your roof’s usable life. That’s thousands saved in deferred replacement costs and stabilized HOA budgets. We service Fort Myers, Naples and condominium communities all along Florida’s West Coast with comprehensive condominium roof maintenance plans that help safeguard the life of the roofs in those communities. 

The Budget Perspective

While many associations budget in their reserves for roof replacement, when that replacement doesn’t factor in maintenance, the reserve plan may already be falling short as a result of reduced roof lifespan. Factoring in maintenance doesn’t just protect the roof, it protects financial projections. 

Over the past nearly 50 years in business, Colonial Roofing has established a comprehensive roof maintenance program for condominium communities to help them better plan for roof replacement. 

Don’t let time and weather dictate your roof’s lifespan.