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 it’s been recoated (renewable) three times. How does this happen? In today’s article, you’ll learn: How is …
4 Reasons Why SPF Roofing Is the Most Cost-Effective Option for Schools
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 foam roofing can be installed very quickly. Spray foam roofing can be renewed over and over again, making the …
6 Ways Spray Foam Roofing is Unique
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 roofing is unique and different from any other commercial roofing system out there. For most, this is …
5 Things to Know About Re-Roofing a Commercial Building?
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 commercial building before you think it’s in your best interest. In this article, we cover: Can …
Silicone Roof Coatings: Everything to Know About Thickness Levels
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 warranty. So, you’re interested in a silicone roof coating system for your commercial roof. But you’re wondering how …
The Most Cost-Effective Repair Option for Commercial EPDM Roofs
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 can restore your EPDM roof, stop all leaks, and get the roof under a new 5–20-year warranty for about …
Why Commercial Roof Proposals Are Over Budget (What Options You Have?)
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 installed a non-traditional roofing system. Let’s say that you’re the property manager of a large commercial building. The …
Water Damage on TPO Roof (What You Should Do Immediately)
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, …
How Silicone Coatings React to Thermal Movements of a Metal Roof?
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 coating systems over a metal roof. So, you have a metal roof, and you have some leaking. But …
What to Look Out for in a Commercial Roofing Contractor
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 by which has resulted in some leaking. But you remember, you got a 10-year warranty on …