Take Care of Roof Condensation and Reinforce the Roof With Saunders Commercial Seismic Retrofit
As the owner of a store, mall, restaurant, warehouse or other type of commercial space, you have the obligation of ensuring that staff, employees, customers, and all those who enter your building are safe. This is not only a moral obligation but also a legal one. Failing to do so can lead to huge losses from damage and injuries. It can also cause a loss of reputation that can be hard to come back from.
Looking out for roof condensation
One of the problems you need to look out for is roof condensation. This is a problem that is caused when moisture accumulates on the roof and gets trapped in the foil insulation or other kinds of radiant barrier that has been installed.
It is a problem that needs to be taken care of right away or it can destroy all of the structure of a roof. It is also a problem that can be made much worse by a disaster such as an earthquake or a heavy storm. Roof condensation and a disaster can further compromise the integrity of a roof.
Preventing roof condensation and other problems with seismic retrofitting
Seismic retrofitting is one of the most effective solutions and preventative measures that can be taken against Earthquakes. It has the effect of reinforcing the roof to wall connections by increasing their resistance to seismic activity caused by natural disasters and structural weaknesses.
Seismic retrofitting can be done in different ways. One is Concrete Tilt-Up and Reinforced Masonry (CMU) reinforcement. This approach includes enhancing roof to wall anchors, as well as the continuity ties in every part of the building. Some buildings require steel brace frames depending on the size and shape of a building. It ensures that a roof will not pull apart from the walls.
There is also Un-reinforced Masonry (URM) where roof to wall connections and continuity ties are added. Typically, new plywood overlay is also done over the existing roof sheeting. Some of these buildings have a wide glass storefront or to many openings and require a Steel moment frame with footings.
Other types of retrofits are non-ductile concrete buildings. These are usually reinforced with large footings, Gunite and FRP.
Soft Story Conditions or Tuck Under Apartment Buildings which is required due to an open first floor.
Such buildings are particularly vulnerable to disasters like earthquakes.
Safety and more
Seismic reinforcing has other benefits;
When you sell your building and it has not been retrofitted the buyer will discount the cost of the retrofit from the selling price. Instead of paying for it latter why not have the safety and reduced liability while you own the building.
- It increases the market value of a building to tenants and buyers,
- It minimizes chances of getting caught up in legal litigation over injuries,
- Premiums for natural disaster coverage are reduced because the chances of damage are minimized,
- Tenants and buyers will go for a property that has been reinforced for their safety and that of all those who will visit their premises.
Get it done by the best
For almost four decades, Saunders Commercial Seismic retrofitting
has completed more than 2,000 retrofits through their offices in Southern California, Northern California and Washington/Oregon. Saunders Commercial Seismic retrofitting is a commercial contractor specializing in asset protection. They do this by undertaking not only seismic retrofitting and structural repairs but also handling roof condensation and rehab renovations.
Contact Saunders Seismic Construction and let them do the necessary to make your commercial building safe so you can get the most out of your investment.