Protecting Your Office from Fall Weather

If you own an office or commercial building, it is essential to protect it from the elements. As an owner, you are responsible for the building upkeep, as well as the tenant’s safety. When autumn rolls around, there are several seasonal hazards that can cause damage to your building. In certain circumstances, it may be enough that you need to close.

Here are the main areas to pay close attention to:

Roofing

Without a safe and sturdy roof, your office building will experience the wrath of fall weather. Rain, dead leaves, debris and other hazards can lead to water leaks and warping. Before the weather gets bad, make sure you have the roof inspected. If needed, hire a roofing specialist who can apply the necessary coating to ensure your roof doesn’t fail.

Parking

Depending on the size of your building, you may be responsible for a large parking lot. Cracks, potholes and warping can have negative consequences for the concrete used in your lot. These problems can easily become safety issues and you may be liable for damages a car sustains or worse, injury to a driver. Traffic coatings are important to the maintenance and longevity of your parking lot. Elastomeric polyurethane materials act to protect concrete and asphalt from high traffic use and the elements for a smooth surface.

Floors

A number of floor hazards come with bad weather conditions. The tenants in your building will be entering with wet shoes, dragging in dead leaves and other debris that could take a toll on your commercial floors. Not only will this debris start to weaken the surface, it will also cause slippery floors that can easily result in accidental falls. Avoid these problems by applying a superior floor epoxy coating that will lessen moisture damage, resist erosion and provide your building with a sturdy and safe surface.

Contact our professionals today to help prepare your building for the seasonal hazards of autumn.