So, you heard that a spray polyurethane foam roof is sustainable and renewable? It’s true. West Roofing Systems installed a spray foam roof at the Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio in 1972. Since then, the roof is still going strong (sustainable), and...
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Summary: Spray foam roofs are cost-effective for schools because they can avoid a complete tear-off by installing spray foam right over the existing roof. Spray foam also has the best R-value per inch of thickness of any roofing insulation. Spray...
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What’s unique about spray foam roofing? The application The ability to minimize tear-off High R-value and closed-cell insulation The slope can be customized There are no seams Ability to be renewed over and over again It’s no secret that spray foam...
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So, you have a commercial roof and you’re thinking about doing a re-roof instead of a complete tear-off? You’re trying to save some money by not removing the existing roof system. Heck yeah! But there are some “things” to know about re-roofing a...
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Summary: The correct thickness of silicone coatings is determined by the manufacturer, who has done testing on how thick a coating will last for a warranty period. For example, they know that 20 mils of coating will outlast a 10-year...
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Summary: If you have a large EPDM roof and you have significant leaking, what roof repair options do you have? You may think that the only option is to perform a complete roof replacement? But did you know that you...
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Summary: Sometimes commercial roofing projects can be very complex. Different roof systems, multiple penetrations, different slopes…these can all happen in one roofing project. These difficulties make projects expensive, as was the case for Metzenbaum Center in Geauga County until they...
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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....
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Summary: Do you have a metal roof? Are you thinking of installing a silicone roof coating system, but you’re worried about thermal movement? In this article, we talk about silicone coatings, thermal movements, and if it’s beneficial to install these...
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So, you’re currently having some issues with your commercial roof and you’re looking for a contractor to come out and take a look. You collected a few bids and chose the least expensive option. Fast forward two years. A few storms have come...
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Let’s say that you’re a building owner. Your building is leaking here and there, and you’ve paid good money to get those leaks fixed. But you’re sick of paying for repairs. It’s time to get a new roofing system that’s known to...
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Let’s say that you heard the term “silicone roof coatings” or “roof coatings” and you’re curious about what they are. In simplest terms, contractors restore existing roofs through the installation of a coating system. Usually, these roofs are in good condition and...
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So, you’re wondering if spray foam can stop a roof from leaking? The answer is yes. But you probably have other questions, such as: What is spray foam roofing? Do you install spray foam over the area that’s leaking and that’s it? ...
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Say you’re a building owner. Say you’re having roof issues. Say you’d like to take care of the problem as quickly…and as cost-effectively as possible. If this is you, I’d like to introduce you to a roofing system that most don’t know about. It’s...
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Let’s say that you’re a property owner who’s researching a new roof. You come across a term, such as “R-Value” and you wonder: “How much R-value do I need?” “Which roofing system will give me the best R-value?” “I’ve heard of a spray...
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