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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SUMMARY: If your EPDM roof is in decent condition, you can renew it by installing a silicone roof coating system over the existing membrane. If the EPDM roof is in poor condition, you can remove it and install a spray...
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On 9/3/2020, Greg Palya, Digital Content Manager for West Roofing Systems, Inc. interviewed Kenny Vance, General Manager for Master Bolt & Manufacturing. Master Bolt’s spray foam installation date: June 14, 2019 Location of Master Bolt & Manufacturing: Elyria, OH Number of sq....
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Let’s say that you recently had a new commercial roof installed. With commercial roofs costing $4 - $10 per square footage (roughly) and the average-sized commercial roof being around 20,000 square feet, you probably spent around $140,000 for your new...
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Reduce Your Roofing Cost You can reduce the cost of a commercial roofing project by minimizing the amount of tear-off. A spray foam roofing system can be applied over an existing roof, where the only areas of the roof that need...
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Somebody called the other day to talk with me about their roof. They said they had some fractures in the roof and that a roofing contractor proposed them a solution. They said the contractor wanted to install a silicone roof coating...
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Imagine you came to work today, and you notice there are brown spots in the ceiling. You think, “Oh great, another problem to add to my list…hopefully it’s just a minor leak and nothing else will happen." Then a month later,...
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So, you’re a property owner with a roof that has gravel or stones as the most outer layer of your roofing system. I’m assuming you have some leaks and are looking for the most cost-effective solution to get those fixed. You may...
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One of the newest types of roofing systems out there is what’s called “roof coatings”. Roof coatings can be applied over an existing roof, creating a seamless roofing system. It’s great for reducing costs (by minimizing the amount of your existing roof...
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Do you know what the best benefit of a seamless roofing system is? They have no seams! If you’ve been in the commercial roofing game for a long time, you know the headaches that a roof with seams can cause. The most common...
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So, you’re having a roofing issue and you’re wondering who to contact. But just because they have “roofing” in their name, does that mean they are qualified to repair MY roof? Well, that depends on what “MY” roof is? Is it residential?...
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Have you ever heard of a spray foam roof? Based upon a LinkedIn poll ran by West Roofing Systems, we would say no. The results? 79% of respondents said they have never heard of a spray foam roof, while 21% said they have. The...
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