Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Single-Ply Membrane Roofing”
You know you need a new roof; it’s just a matter of which roofing system to choose. In this article, we’ll compare spray foam roofing and TPO. Here’s what we’ll discuss: And so you’re aware, this article has been read, edited, and approved for publishing by a commercial roofing expert with more than 30 years of commercial roofing experience. How …
The best way to restore an old TPO roof is by installing an elastomeric coating over it. If the roof is in bad shape (seams apart, is super old, lots of wet insulation, or no routine maintenance), then it won’t be eligible for a coating system. If your TPO roof is in bad shape, it’s best to only remove the …
Have a TPO roof? Are you dealing with multiple leaks, seams are losing adhesion, or have tiny pinholes? If so, it’s time to do something with your roof. Here’s what we’ll cover in this article: And just so you’re aware, West Roofing Systems has been in commercial roofing since 1979. We’ve repaired, restored, or replaced hundreds of TPO roofs across …
Perhaps you’re collecting quotes for your roofing project and one contractor says “We need to install a coverboard before installing the new roofing system.” You think “Is that necessary?” “Why is a coverboard needed?”, “Can I go without the coverboard?” In this article we’re going to talk about: What is a coverboard? What’s the purpose of a coverboard? A few …
Summary: If you notice even the slightest separation in your roof seams, you need to contact a roofing contractor immediately! If you ignore the problem, the separation will get worse, more water will saturate your insulation, and the repair (or possibly a complete roof replacement) will be more expensive than if you got the problem fixed immediately. So, you went …
Are you a building owner who has a leaking commercial roof? Are you unsure which roofing system would be best to install? This educational article is designed to provide building owners with general knowledge of today’s four basic roofing systems. The four roofing systems are: Single-ply Metal Spray polyurethane foam Roof coating systems The approach is simple. We list the …
So, you have a single-ply commercial roof that’s leaking, and you want to know the best solution. The short answer is that it depends on the current conditions of the roof, along with what your goals are. Some single-ply roofs are in too poor of a condition to repair or restore. Some are in fair condition, and it would …
So, you’re thinking about TPO roofing and you wonder, what happens if there’s a tear in this thing? It’s a big concern. Roofing systems cost a lot of money to install, and it would be devastating to have any issues. The short answer is if you have a tear in a TPO roof, the wind will expand the tear, …
So, you’re a property management company. One of your main objectives is to keep the roof leak-free so that it doesn’t create an issue with tenants. Let’s say that your roof is 25+ years old and it’s time to install a new roof. What roofing system should you install? Metal, TPO, EPDM, Spray Foam? In this article, you’re going …
So, you have a TPO roof, and water has entered your building. What are you supposed to do? Here’s some advice from a roofing contractor that’s been in business for more than 40 years…stop what you’re doing and contact a roofing contractor. Maybe it’s the contractor you have a warranty with, or maybe it’s a contractor that’s in your area, …