Summary: The official R-value of silicone roof coatings is negligible, or close to 0. However, they increase energy efficiency by adding reflectivity, lowering roof temperature, and making HVAC units not work as hard. So, you want to install a silicone roof coating system over your existing roof. Great choice! As you probably know, coating systems can get your roof under …
If you’re reading this post, you truly are like no other. A commercial roof is out-of-sight, out-of-mind to most. The only trigger that creates any action is when the roof leaks. But not you. You’re smart! You know that preventative maintenance: Just like your car you get oil changes in. What would happen if you never got an oil change …
So, your roof has been leaking for a while. You’re sick of the minor repairs and band-aids that only work for so long. Now it’s time to get a quote to fix the entire roof. Unfortunately, you don’t have a neighbor, brother-in-law, or someone you went to High School with who does commercial roofing. Your only option is to collect …
You may be wondering, is my commercial roof in too bad of shape to repair or restore…and is a complete tear-off my only option? In this article, you’ll learn the 3 factors that most likely will lean your project into “complete tear-off” territory: And just so you know, West Roofing Systems has been in commercial roofing since 1979. After doing …
Quick Summary: An R-value of 26 can be achieved on a bare metal roof. Adding more than a R-26 may result in diminished returns. So, you have a metal roof, and you’re looking at increasing its R-value. Or, your metal roof is uninsulated and you’re looking to get started. Spray Polyurethane Foam can be installed over the existing metal roof. …
In this article, you’ll learn: And just so you’re aware, West Roofing Systems has been in commercial roofing since 1979. In the past 40+ years, there have been many law changes, formulation changes with material, warranty options, and much more. This article has been read, edited, and approved for publishing by a commercial roofing expert with over 30 years of …
Quick Summary: The ballpark cost to restore an EPDM roof is $3.50 -$7 per square foot. The ballpark cost to restore a TPO roof is $4 -$7 per square foot. So, you have a TPO or EPDM commercial roofing system and you need it fixed. Maybe it’s leaking, old, or out of warranty. You already know the least cost-effective option …
Quick Summary: The ballpark cost of restoring a commercial metal roof is $3 – $10 per square foot. The price depends on the details of the project. Do you want coating or spray foam + coating? Do you want a 10, 15, or 20-year warranty? Is there any metal that needs removed and replaced before the install can begin? How …
SUMMARY: If you have an existing gravel built-up roof that’s old and leaking, don’t go the cheap route by putting a board over it and installing TPO. Doing so will cost less than a better solution (such as removing the rocks and spray foaming it,) but will create problems in the long run. In this post, learn the correct way …
Summary: You want to seal the entire roof with a fluid-applied roofing system, such as a roof coating system or spray polyurethane foam. Perhaps you have a commercial roof leak and you have no idea where it’s coming from. You’ve done patch after patch and repair after repair. Water is still coming in from somewhere. Now what do you do? …