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, the brown spot gives and water is entering your building. Now the search for a roofing contractor begins. You …
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 think, “I’ll just install silicone coating overtop of all these rocks and then I’ll have a seamless, …
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 that will need to be removed) and getting a new warranty. Now that you’re interested in getting …
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 flaw is that the seams lose adhesion, which allows water an opportunity to enter your roof …
So, you’re having a roofing issue and 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? Is it commercial? Are you only interested in a specific type of roofing system? Getting a quote from any …
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 results may be misleading considering most of the people who saw the poll know about …
Most think that choosing a commercial roofing contractor that’s close to your business is the most cost-effective. The closer the contractor is, the less overhead that will be included in the overall job cost. Right? You would think the answer is “Of course, I would. If a contractor is close, that will bring the overall cost of the job …
If you’re a commercial building owner, you want your roof to last as long as possible. The easiest way is to restore your roof by making minor repairs and then adding coating over your existing roof. In this article, we’ll explain: A typical scenario a building owner faces when thinking about roof restoration? What is the protective coating? What commercial …
Yes, you can install a spray foam roofing system over an existing commercial roof. But did you know that some commercial roofs are ineligible for a spray foam application? And for some roofs, it’s illegal to add another roofing system on top of what’s already there? Here are some common questions we’ll answer below: Why would a building owner …
We all have businesses to run, and we want to run them with the least amount of interruptions possible. One interruption that can happen is a roof leak. Roof leaks are expensive to fix, can create safety hazards, can damage equipment and inventory, and many other negatives that impact business performance. West Roofing Systems has been installing, restoring, and repairing …