So, you’ve heard the term “roof recovery” and how it’s a cost-effective alternative to a complete roof replacement. The short answer is…you’re right! Why would you throw away 80-90% of an existing roof if it’s in good condition? But sometimes, there are scenarios...
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Do you have an existing smooth built-up roof? Or do you have an existing built-up roof with loose rocks/gravel on it? Either way, if it’s leaking (or is very old) you need a cost-effective repair option. To get right to the point, if...
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So, you have a single-ply commercial roof that’s leaking, and you want to know the best solution. The short answer is that it depends on the current conditions of the roof, along with what your goals are. Some single-ply roofs are...
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So, you’re thinking about TPO roofing and you wonder, what happens if there’s a tear in this thing? It’s a big concern. Roofing systems cost a lot of money to install, and it would be devastating to have any issues. The short answer...
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A website visitor asked us, “What is the R-value of silicone roof coatings?”. I replied, I think it’s pretty close to zero, but let me reach out to some of the top coating manufacturers and I’ll get back to you. I reached...
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So, you’re a property management company. One of your main objectives is to keep the roof leak-free so that it doesn’t create an issue with tenants. Let’s say that your roof is 25+ years old and it’s time to install a...
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So, you have a flat roof and it’s leaking. What repair options do you have? You could: Remove and install the same roofing system you already have Add coating over an existing roof Install spray polyurethane foam over your existing roof But...
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Summary: If there’s standing or ponding water on a commercial roof, your roof will not last as long if that water was removed. To remove standing water, you need to install a roof system that can customize the slope. A...
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So, you heard that a spray polyurethane foam roof is sustainable and renewable? It’s true. West Roofing Systems installed a spray foam roof at the Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio in 1972. Since then, the roof is still going strong (sustainable), and...
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Summary: Spray foam roofs are cost-effective for schools because they can avoid a complete tear-off by installing spray foam right over the existing roof. Spray foam also has the best R-value per inch of thickness of any roofing insulation. Spray...
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What’s unique about spray foam roofing? The application The ability to minimize tear-off High R-value and closed-cell insulation The slope can be customized There are no seams Ability to be renewed over and over again It’s no secret that spray foam...
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So, you have a commercial roof and you’re thinking about doing a re-roof instead of a complete tear-off? You’re trying to save some money by not removing the existing roof system. Heck yeah! But there are some “things” to know about re-roofing a...
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Summary: The correct thickness of silicone coatings is determined by the manufacturer, who has done testing on how thick a coating will last for a warranty period. For example, they know that 20 mils of coating will outlast a 10-year...
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Summary: If you have a large EPDM roof and you have significant leaking, what roof repair options do you have? You may think that the only option is to perform a complete roof replacement? But did you know that you...
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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...
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