Over the last few decades, hundreds of millions of square feet of single-ply, metal and asphalt based roofs have been installed. These were all thought to be great roofing systems, and they all have individual strengths, but also have one major flaw: they have to be torn out and …
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. …
Your Metal Roof…Repair or Replace it?
One of the reasons that people choose a metal roof versus other roofing systems is its apparent longevity. But, that doesn’t mean it is immune to maintenance needs. And, over time, a metal roof is just as susceptible to Mother Nature’s elements. Without proper maintenance your …
Weather or Not…
HOW MANY OF YOUR ROOFING PROJECTS ARE HAMPERED BY POOR WEATHER? With the exception of parts of southern California who seem to have “perfect weather”, most of us can say “pretty frequently”. As we all know, being on a roof during the peak of the summer is intensely hot. …
Not All Commercial Roofing Systems Are Created Equal
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The buzz about sustainable roofing… 3 ideas for building managers
BUZZWORDS COME AND BUZZWORDS GO. Some have distinctive generational appeal, such as "the establishment" or "IBM compatible". Currently our economic and ecological situation has led to “sustainability” becoming a hot word. Our food sources, our natural resources, and yes, …