Perhaps this is the first time you’ve considered a spray foam roofing system? Like many others, you have lots of questions about it. And we don’t blame you. What good is a roofing system if it’s not durable to your conditions and climate? And how long is it going to last? In short, spray polyurethane foam has a compression strength …
How Does a Spray Foam Roof Get Installed?
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 …
What is a Good Alternative to Polyiso Board Insulation?
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 …
4 Repair Options for a Leaking Metal Roof
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? (Pros and Cons)
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 …
Cost-Effective Repair for Modified Bitumen Roof
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 …
What Is the Effective Useful Life of a Commercial Spray Foam Roof?
So, you’ve heard of spray foam roofing before but are unaware of how long it can last. I mean, what good is a roof for your commercial building if it’s not going to last very long? From a spray foam roofing company that’s been in business since 1979, we can tell you that they can last at least 50 …
Spray Foam Roofing for Existing Roofs: A Beginner’s Guide
When I bring up spray foam roofing to a friend or someone new that I meet, they always have a strange look on their face. They say, “I’ve never heard of that before” or “I’ve never seen that on a roof”. If you are like most, this is the first time you’ve heard about spray foam roofing. But don’t …
How to Avoid a Complete Tear-off for a Commercial Roof?
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 …
An Honest Comparison: Single-Ply vs. Metal vs. Spray Polyurethane Foam vs. Roof Coating Systems
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 …