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 roof has …
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, …
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 you’re trying …
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 stop leaks. You’ve read that a spray foam roof is a watertight roofing system because they are seamless. …
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 their warranties have recently expired. To get the roof under a new 10, 15, or 20-year warranty, some …
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: We will answer all of these questions below. What is spray foam roofing? Spray Foam Roofing is a material that’s sprayed as a liquid and expands into a foam, creating a solid monolithic layer of …
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 called spray polyurethane foam roofing and we’ll explain how the system works below. Before we get …
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 foam roof, but how much R-Value will that provide?” We will answer all of these questions in …
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 foam roofing system. Chances are, if you’re reading this blog post, there’s something wrong with your EPDM roof. Our goal …
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. ft. of spray foam installed: About 35,000 in 4 different sections/phases Goal of this review: In the commercial …