If you’re interested in learning more about an elastomeric roof coating system, one thing that needs to be considered is how your new roof will be maintained. Are you going to maintain it? Is a roofing contractor going to maintain it? How much does maintenance cost? At West Roofing Systems, we hear these questions all the time since we’ve …
What is an Elastomeric Coating?
Elastomeric coatings are used in commercial roofing as a paint-like liquid that gets applied on top of an existing roofing system to form a membrane. They also make the roof: Usually, an elastomeric roof coating comes in white to reduce roof temperature. In some territories, such as colder climates in Ohio, a grey color can be used to absorb heat …
4 Ways Elastomeric Roof Coatings Save You Money
Do you have a commercial roof with a warranty that’s about to expire? Or do you have a commercial roof that’s in good standing order (meaning less than 25% saturated) and you’re considering a complete roof replacement? Hold up! If you’re unaware, there’s an alternative to a complete roof replacement. It’s called an elastomeric roof coating, and today we’ll …
What Happens During a Commercial Roof Inspection?
Perhaps you recently noticed brown spots on your ceiling, or you’ve witnessed water dripping from your roof. Either way, it’s time to take action and get your problem fixed. What should you do first? Your first step is to call a couple of commercial roofing contractors and get free inspections. You want to call a few contractors to see what …
Spray Foam Roof in Florida? 5 Things to Consider Before Buying
Ah, Florida. The land of sun tans, perfect bodies, and…extreme heat. The temperatures in upper Florida, near Jacksonville, average 90 degrees in the Summer months, while temperatures in lower Florida, near Miami, can average around 96 degrees. It’s no wonder why so many Floridian building owners want to install spray foam roofs. Wouldn’t it be great to have a roofing …
Fast Response Helps Edison Middle School From Roof Disaster
Berlin Heights, Ohio (December 30th, 2019) – Edison Middle School employees came to work and saw 70-80% of their classroom wing roof had blown off. For immediate help on a rainy morning, Edison called West Roofing Systems for help. Here is a video showing the emergency repair: The call was made at 7:00am. By 9:30am, West Roofing …
4 Lies Roofing Contractors Tell Building Owners
Let’s say you need to make an important decision. You’re about to purchase a used vehicle and you see the exact same car at two different dealerships. Which place are you going to purchase your vehicle from? Since you’re a smart decision-maker, you decide to ask each dealership questions such as: How much does the vehicle cost? Can I …
What Warranties Come with a Spray Foam Roof?
When getting a spray foam roof installed, every building owner is curious about warranties and what options they can choose from. But did you know that there are four different spray foam roofing warranty options? Since we’ve been installing spray foam roofing systems for more than 40 years, we wanted to share our knowledge about these four warranties to help …
How to Stop a Roof Leak on a Shingle Roof?
Looking for a way to stop the leaks on your shingle roof? If so, you have a few options. You can replace the shingles with new ones, or you can install spray foam. You may be thinking, “Spray foam? That’ll make my roof look, well…not the greatest.” If aesthetics are important to your business or building, spraying foam over …
Can I Restore My Roofing System with Silicone Coating?
Some roofs can be restored using silicone coating. Today we’ll talk about each roofing type and why (or why not) silicone coating can restore them.