b'Raising the Roof, continuedConduct thorough clean-upseach day A well-designed and properly maintained roofing Schools should appoint a staff liaisonsystem safeguards students, staff, and school to communicate with the contractor, monitor progress, and respond toproperty while contributing to energy efficiency, concerns in real-time.long-term cost savings, and uninterrupted learning.Lifespan and MaintenanceA commercial roofs performance is only as good as its maintenance plan. School administrators should budget for: Training and Roofing Education Final ThoughtsAnnual inspectionsto catch earlySome commercial roofing companiesCommercial roofing in schools is not signs of wear offer training sessions for school facilityjust a construction taskits a long-Post-storm evaluationsto addressteams, focusing on: term investment in student success and damage quickly Identifying signs of roof damage community safety. As schools evolve to Drain and gutter cleaningstomeet the demands of modern education, prevent water pooling Safe rooftop access their roofing systems must evolve Regular documentationto supportPreventative care techniques too. By selecting the right materials, warranty claims and future planning partnering with experienced contractors, By empowering on-site staff with basicand embracing regular maintenance, Proactive maintenance can extendroofing knowledge, schools can spoteducational institutions can raise the a school roofs life by 10 to 15 years orissues early and avoid major costs downstandardand the rooffor generations more. the road. to come.913-534-4725shawnee-mission.certapro.com14|SCHOOL PLANT MANAGER MAGAZINE|FALL 2025'