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How Does a Spray Foam Roof Get Installed?

Greg PalyaSpray Polyurethane Foam Roofing

Perhaps this is the first time you’ve considered installing a spray foam roofing system? If so, you’re probably wondering how this stuff gets installed? Some people think that a tank is installed on the roof. Some think that roofers are equipped with backpacks that spray out the foam. In this article, we’ll answer: How does a typical spray foam roof …

spray foam installed on a roof instead of polyiso board

What is a Good Alternative to Polyiso Board Insulation?

Greg PalyaOther

With recent shortages of materials in every industry, companies are looking for alternatives to keep business going. In commercial roofing, polyiso board is a common type of insulation that many companies use. A great alternative to polyiso board insulation is spray polyurethane foam. Why? It can be used on mostly any roofing substrate or deck The slope can be easily …

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4 Repair Options for a Leaking Metal Roof

Greg PalyaMetal Roofing

I got a phone call yesterday, “Greg, our metal roof is old and leaking, and we’re thinking of ways to repair it. Cost is our #1 concern” If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place! In short, you have four options: If that’s all the info you were after…great! If you want a more detailed answer, please continue …

Stay With Existing Spray Foam Roof Or Go With TPO

Stay With Existing Spray Foam Roof or Go with TPO? (Pros and Cons)

Greg PalyaComparisons

I recently got an unexpected call from a commercial property owner. They said that they had a spray foam roof installed in 1994, it’s been recoated twice, but now there’s some leaking. They want to know if it’s more cost-effective to perform another recoat, or start over and install a new roofing system, such as TPO. Cost is their number …

spray foam over granulated modified bitumen

Cost-Effective Repair for Modified Bitumen Roof

Greg PalyaOther

What should you do if you have a granulated modified bitumen roof and it’s leaking? You might think the only option is to rip it all off and install a new system. What if you could get a new roof installed for 1/3 of the cost of installing a new granulated roof? That’s exactly what happened to Mercer County Career …

how to avoid a complete roof tear-off

How to Avoid a Complete Tear-off for a Commercial Roof?

Greg PalyaRoof Maintenance

  Two comments last month have come in about avoiding a complete roof tear-off. Do any of them sound like you? “Lately experiencing leaks. I’d like an estimate for a cost-effective solution avoiding a complete tear-off and rebuild if possible.” – June 2, 2021. “The roof, which is flat, was replaced in 1999, so we are looking for alternatives to …

comparison of commercial roofing systems

An Honest Comparison: Single-Ply vs. Metal vs. Spray Polyurethane Foam vs. Roof Coating Systems

Greg PalyaComparisons

 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 …