WHAT CAN SPRAY FOAM DO FOR YOU? We recently gave a tour of our manufacturing facility to two local accountants, and upon walking from the manufacturing side of the building to the storage side, we asked them if they noticed a change in temperature. They both immediately said yes …
Urban Heat Island Effect: What Is It and What Can You Do?
IS THE URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT HURTING THE AREA AROUND YOUR BUILDING? The term “ Urban Heat Island” has become much more prevalent in our society in recent years. Also referred to as a “Heat Island” or as “The Heat Island Effect”, these terms all describe the same thing: urban …
Flat Roof Repair Options
THE ROOF IS OFTEN THE BIGGEST SOURCE OF HEADACHES TO A BUILDING OWNER It is arguably the most important part of the building, and yet in a lot of cases it doesn’t fulfill its two primary purposes: insulation and leak prevention. If a roof is failing in these two areas, you have …
Flat Roof Options – Check Out Number Five!
MOST INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS HAVE FLAT ROOFS Flat roofs are horizontal, or very near it. They have very little slope when compared to roofs on a home or residential building. There are several replacement options for your flat flat roof. Sprayed polyurethane …
Flat Roof Coating – Is Silicone the Last You’ll Ever Need?
IS SILICONE THE BEST FLAT ROOF COATING AVAILABLE? Silicone is quickly becoming the go to material for those applying a flat roof coating. Its benefits range from leak-free protection to improved aesthetic appeal of the roof to improved sustainability. When a silicone roof …
Sustainable Roof Systems
HOW SUSTAINABLE IS YOUR ROOF SYSTEM? When sustainable roof systems are mentioned, many people’s first thought is a living roof. Living roofs consist of a layer of plastic over top of the roof surface, then soil, and then living plants grow out of that soil. The roof is a garden, …
Metal Roof Coating – The Answer to the Problems?
Metal Roof Drawbacks Metal has been a staple in the American roofing industry for many years. It is trusted for its long life-span, durability, and strength to weight ratio. Some recent estimates have stated that metal roofs make up between 35-50% of all roofs in America, …
White Roof Coating – Have You Heard of It?
What is the White Roof Coating Movement? There is a popular new movement taking place in the US that is recently starting to gain some traction. The movement revolves around white roof coatings, and reducing our impact on the environment. This is a great movement aimed at …
Spray Foam Versatility and Benefits
THERE ARE SOME BUILDING MATERIALS WHICH, OVER TIME, PROVE THEMSELVES TO BE AN AMAZINGLY VERSATILE PRODUCT. Sprayed Polyurethane Foam is one of these products. Initially used in a softer form in upholstery work, the material soon proved itself to be adjustable to construction …
Winter Weather: Dealing a Double Blow to Your Commercial Roof
Winter & Your Roof We as humans suffer in the cold, bitter weather during winter, but luckily during most of our day we are protected by buildings. Think of what it’s like out there on your commercial roof. Sadly, winter is one of the roughest things your roof will face. …