WIND UPLIFT IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM IN MANY REGIONS. IS YOUR ROOF READY? If you live in a region of high wind uplift risk, you need to make sure any materials you use to replace your flat roof are capable of withstanding high wind speeds. Some areas are more susceptible to high …
What Is Your Roof’s Expected Structural Load?
CAN YOUR ROOF HANDLE THE STRESS YOU PUT IT UNDER? Many people overuse the roof surface on their commercial building, thinking that their roof is stronger than it is. They store things on their roof, allow constant foot traffic, and install equipment that the roof is not …
Don’t Forget the Roof Deck Beneath Your Flat Roof Replacement Project
YOUR ROOFING MATERIAL MAY BE STRONG, BUT IS YOUR ROOF DECK? One of the most commonly overlooked issues with roofing projects today and in the last twenty years is the strength of the roof deck. Many building owners and facility managers assume that just because their roofing …
Is Your Roofing Material Saving or Costing You Money?
A ROOF WITH GREAT INSULATION CAN SAVE YOU MONEY, BUT A ROOF WITH POOR INSULATION CAN COST YOU THOUSANDS We measure the insulation value of a roof, and any other surface and material with insulating capabilities, in terms of R-value. R-value is the rating of a material’s …
Does Your Flat Roof Have Proper Drainage?
DOES THE WATER ON YOUR ROOF MAKE IT UNSAFE? While the slope of your roof ensures that any water is “shedded” of the roof surface to the edge of the roof, roof drainage makes sure that water gets from the roof surface to the ground. The slope takes water to the drains; the drains …
Should Roof Slope Impact Your Roof Replacement Decision?
THE SLOPE OF YOUR ROOF MAY MEAN SOME FLAT ROOF REPLACEMENT OPTIONS AREN’T AVAILABLE TO YOU. Before choosing which roofing material you will use to replace your commercial roof, you need to double check that which flat roof replacement options are compatible with your roof, based …
Flat Roof Replacement Tips You Should Know
BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR FLAT ROOF REPLACEMENT, CHECK OUT THESE TIPS Every flat roof in the history of mankind has either eventually failed, or been replaced or removed before it failed. The harsh truth about flat roofs, as with any type of roof and most anything in the world, is …
Are Roof Coatings Right for You?
BEFORE RECOATING YOUR ROOF, MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE FACTS. It is extremely important to you as a building owner that you research roof coatings before making a decision. You should research online, check brochures from multiple companies, talk to a contractor you have used before …
Roof Coatings Comparison
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How to Develop a Successful Roof Maintenance Plan
IT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE A ROOF MAINTENANCE PLAN But even more important is that it is properly prepared. It would be a huge waste of time to prepare a plan for your roof without making sure you are preparing a roof maintenance plan that will work for your roof. But …