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? …
A new or restored commercial roof isn’t a small purchase. The installation can be costly. Then after the installation, there are other costs that your roof plays a part in, such as: And several other factors. In this article, you’ll learn the 8 ways spray foam roofing saves you money. Here’s what’s covered: We’ll get into more detail on each …
Summary: The ballpark cost to restore a commercial gravel built-up roof is $6.50 – $10 per square foot. Many factors affect cost, such as how much gravel needs removed, how much wet insulation is present, and what warranty length the building owner desires. So, you have a commercial building with a gravel-built-up roof. It’s leaking, super old, or on the …
Installing a spray foam roof is the easiest and most cost-effective way to raise low spots on a commercial roof. There are two reasons why: If you’ve never seen spray foam installed, please watch the video below: Other commercial roofing systems, such as TPO, EPDM, and BUR, are flat. The slope of those systems is created using different heights of …