HOW TO BEST MAINTAIN A SILICONE ROOF COATING We truly believe that one of the best ways to enhance the performance of and extend roof life is to install and properly maintain a silicone roof coating. The coating, as we've said before, goes directly over top of your existing …
Acrylic or Silicone Roof Coatings?
WHICH COATING IS RIGHT FOR YOUR ROOF? Any time a building owner is considering a new roof coating for their roof, they have a tough choice to make between either acrylic or silicone roof coatings. There are some reasons why you might want to choose an acrylic over silicone and …
Custom Roofs vs Factory Made Roofs
DO YOU NEED A CUSTOM ROOF ON YOUR BUILDING? Today’s commercial roof construction market consists of two categories: custom roofs and factory made roofs. The roofs in each category have advantages and disadvantages to them, and neither category is optimal in every situation. …
Questions to Ask Before Buying Roof Coatings
IS YOUR ROOF A GOOD FIT FOR SILICONE ROOF COATINGS? Many people hear about our system and how it can be applied directly to a roof surface and extend the life of the roof 10-20 years, and they want to start talking about buying roof coatings. They hear about the waterproofing …
Which Roofing Material Resists Wind Uplift?
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 …
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 …
Metal Roof Restoration Products
BEFORE MAKING A REPLACEMENT, CONSIDER THESE METAL ROOF RESTORATION PRODUCTS FOR YOUR FACILITY Can Metal Roof Restoration Products Extend the Life of Your Roof? Many building owners and facility managers often decide that they need to remove and replace their metal roof at the …