Hospital Roofing Services

When commercial buildings get a new roof, the process usually requires a business’s temporary shutdown. Hospitals, however, are 24/7 facilities, providing critical services that will not allow them to close for a roofing project. At Knickerbocker Roofing & Paving Co., Inc., it’s our goal to install, maintain, and repair roofs with minimal disruption to your patients, staff, and premises.

About Roofing for Health Facilities

Installing roofing is a dirty, noisy, and even potentially smelly business, involving settling dust and debris, distracting nail guns, adhesives, and constant activity. Each of these factors can disturb patients and hospital staff or affect overall quality of care. As hospital-focused roofing service providers, we strive to minimize these problems by taking extra care in choosing equipment and materials. We make sure we’re thoroughly familiar with the hospital’s ventilation systems to avoid compromising patient comfort during installation and repairs.

Knickerbocker Roofing will take additional steps to minimize the risk of leaks as well, as they can sometimes be difficult to detect in large, multistory hospital complexes. In addition to structural damage, leaks in hospital settings could lead to mold and mildew and create unsafe conditions for inhabitants. That said, periodic inspections will help maintain a tightly controlled building envelope with safe air quality.

Importance of Quality Hospital Roofing Solutions

High-quality commercial roofing systems are vital for any industry in providing optimal facility protection. In healthcare environments in which moisture intrusion, power outages, chemicals in roofing materials, and more could actually cost someone their life, optimized solutions are all the more important. Our experienced professionals can help you achieve:

Enhanced longevity in your hospital structure
Sufficient protection from rain, snow, severe weather, water damage, and pests
Increased energy efficiency and reduced risk of power loss
A minimized need for future maintenance and repairs
Decreased costs due to lower energy consumption, fewer emergency repairs, and less water and mold remediation
Improved reliability for supporting or sheltering rooftop installations like electrical systems, backup generators, HVAC equipment, helipads, and more

By reducing the risks and unsafe conditions your hospital may encounter, you’ll also boost patient, guest, and staff satisfaction and provide a higher-quality healthcare experience.

Choosing the Best Roofing for Health Facilities

To fully take advantage of all of these benefits, you should carefully consider potential roofing systems to choose the right solutions for your hospital or medical campus.

Ease of Installation and Repair

To minimize disruptions to medical proceedings and patient care, choose a roofing solution that is fast and relatively simple to install, maintain, and — should it be necessary in the future — repair. Similarly, working with an experienced roofing contractor like Knickerbocker Roofing will help shorten the duration of the installation project, as hospitals and related facilities can ill-afford drawn-out interruptions and extended project management personnel costs.

Regional Weather and Climate

Evaluate your region’s weather patterns and climate, as different roofing systems are ideal for different environmental conditions. Choosing a solution that’s compatible with your location will further minimize operational disruptions or facility closings, not to mention costly repairs. Consider your property’s specific climate and weather conditions, such as average high and low temperatures across the seasons, how many inches of rain or snow your area typically experiences, if your location must resist damage from high winds, and the likelihood of extreme weather events.

Material Chemical Content

Controlled, sterile, and hygienic environments are of paramount importance in medical facilities, which is why you should opt for low-odor roofing materials containing low or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Such chemical compounds can introduce toxins into the air. Immunocompromised patients, babies, and the elderly are just some examples of people who might be sensitive to foreign materials like VOCs; they can even cause headaches, nausea, or throat, nose, and eye irritation among healthy staff and visitors. Most leading roof membrane manufacturers offer low-VOC adhesives for this very reason.

Quality Roofing for Health Facilities by Knickerbocker Roofing

In business since 1886, Knickerbocker Roofing specializes in roofing systems and services that fit the needs of diverse clients in industries like healthcare. Our team of skilled, certified tradespeople provides extensive high-quality commercial roofing services as well as maintenance, repair, and training to deliver fast, cost-effective solutions. We’ve received numerous awards for workmanship and safety on our code-compliant roofing installations, offering clients exceptional peace of mind along with minimal disruptions to patients and staff alike.