spray foam roofing installation

Pros and Cons to Working at a Spray Foam Roofing Company

Greg PalyaWest Roofing Systems News

So, you might be thinking of starting a career in the commercial roofing industry. Maybe you’ve come across “Spray Polyurethane Foam” and you wonder if it’s a good opportunity or not. Today, we’re going to give you the pros and cons of working in the spray foam roofing industry. Let’s get started! The pros of working in the spray foam …

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How to Cost-Effectively Repair a Flat Gravel Roof

Greg PalyaGravel Built-Up

Let’s be honest, we all want stuff done as cheap as possible. Such as repairing the hole in the driveway, getting landscaping done, and replacing gutters. But we also don’t want it done so cheaply that we don’t get the best value…the best bang for our buck. What good is saving $20 on repairing the hole in the driveway with …

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Shortage of Roofing Fasteners and Adhesives – What to Do?

Greg PalyaCommercial Roofing

Summary: A seamless roofing system doesn’t use fasteners or adhesives. There are two kinds of seamless roofing systems: spray polyurethane foam and roof coating systems. Someone reached out to us in January 2022, saying: “We are trying to explore different options as fasteners and adhesives for TPO and EPDM have lead times until early 2023.” If you need to install …

HOA re-roofed with spray polyurethane foam

5 Things to Consider About Your HOA’s Choice of Roofing System

Greg PalyaCommercial Roofing

Perhaps you’re on the board of your HOA and you have some roofing issues. And let’s say you’ve done some simple repairs for a while, and you think it’s time for a new roofing system. Which roofing system should you choose? Popular options are TPO, Metal, and Spray Polyurethane Foam. In this article, you’ll learn: How to reduce the cost …

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How To Get 10 More Years Out of an Old, Metal Roof?

Greg PalyaMetal Roofing

Summary: To extend the roof life of an existing metal roof, you can install a roof coating system. A roof coating system involves minor repairs, seam reinforcement, and the application of a thick, elastomeric coating that’s engineered specifically for metal roofs. If you install the system correctly, you can get a new 10-20-year warranty. So, you got an older metal …

torch down roof repaired with spray foam

Torch Down Roof Repair – What Options Do You Have?

Greg PalyaCommercial Roofing

So, you have a torch down roof and you’re looking into repair options. You’re also probably wondering about cost, warranties, if you need to rip everything off, etc. In this post, you’ll learn: What’s the first thing a commercial roofing contractor will do? What repair options you’ll have? What are the costs and warranties? What you should do now? I …

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How To Save Money and Extend the Life of Your Commercial EPDM Roof?

Greg PalyaEPDM

Summary: You can make minor repairs (if needed) and install spray polyurethane foam over your existing EPDM roof. Or, if your roof is in good enough condition, you can install a roof coating system over what you already have. Either way will minimize tear-off (huge cost savings versus ripping everything off) and it will get you a new 10-20-year warranty. …

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The Best Repair Option for a Gravel Built-up Roof

Greg PalyaGravel Built-Up

Summary: In most cases, the best repair option for a gravel built-up roof is to install a spray foam roof. The reason is that it can be installed over the existing roof, eliminating the cost of a tear-off or laying down a cover board. A spray foam roof fills in all the nooks and crannies, increases R-value, is renewable, makes …

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The Two Biggest Fears in Commercial Roofing

Greg PalyaCommercial Roofing

The two biggest fears in commercial roofing are: What if we spend thousands of dollars on this roof and it leaks after two years? What if the roofing contractor gives me a 10-year warranty…and goes out of business after 3 years? And rightfully so. Every building owner worries about these things. Hopefully after today, I can ease your worries and …

silicone coating over an existing TPO roof

How To Fix a TPO Roof That’s Too Reflective?

Greg PalyaTPO

Summary: If your TPO roof is too reflective, you can add a grey-colored roof coating system over top. Doing so will not only eliminate reflectivity, but it’ll give you a sustainable and seamless roofing membrane that’s made for long-term cost benefits. Let’s say that you own a large hotel that’s 15 stories up. Let’s also say that you have multiple …