
Nov. 21, 2023
How to Get an Existing Commercial Roof Under New Warranty?
By Greg Palya
Short answer: Install a roof coating system. Doing so can get you a brand new, renewable, 10-20-year warranty. So, you manage a commercial roof and notice that your warranty is…

Sep. 19, 2023
9 Out-of-the-Box Considerations Before Selecting a Commercial Roofer
By Greg Palya
We all know experience, reviews, certifications, etc. are important. But let’s dive a little deeper. Experience means they most likely can install the commercial roofing system correctly. But experience also…

Aug. 31, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Spray-on Roofing Systems
By Greg Palya
You may have heard the term “Spray-on roofing system,” “Spray foam roofing,” “SPF,” “spray polyurethane foam,” etc. They all are the same thing 😊 The term you use doesn’t matter.…

Aug. 18, 2023
Which Roofing System Minimizes Business Interruption?
By Greg Palya
Quick Summary: A spray foam roofing system or a silicone roof coating system minimizes business interruption. The reason is that during the installation, tear-off can be minimized (in most cases) by…

Jul. 31, 2023
How to Cost-Effectively Restore a Unique or Unusual Roofing System?
By Greg Palya
Quick Summary – the answer is a fluid-applied roofing system. Since they are fluid-applied, they can go around, up, or down anything on a roof without interruption. Penetrations interrupt a…

Jul. 20, 2023
11 Common Roofing Issues Solved Easier with Spray Foam
By Greg Palya
Commercial roofs have issues just like your car does. Think of the possible issues your car can have: There are so many issues with your car that the list can…

Jul. 13, 2023
Spray Foam Roofing: UV Protection, Thickness, Colors, Slipping
By Greg Palya
Someone visited our site and downloaded “The Essential Guide to Spray Foam Roofing.” This eBook answers basic questions about spray foam roofing, such as: Etc. But I guess the guide…

Jul. 06, 2023
TPO vs. Spray Foam Roofing: A Direct Comparison
By Greg Palya
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You know you need a new roof; it’s just a matter of which roofing system to choose. In this article, we’ll compare spray foam roofing and TPO. Here’s what we’ll…

May. 30, 2023
What Maintenance Is Required After a Spray Foam Roof Is Installed?
By Greg Palya
People always say, “We got a spray foam roof installed with a 20-year warranty, so why do I need a maintenance contract”? We’ll solve this debate in this article. The…

May. 15, 2023
What Are the Capabilities of Spray Foam Roofing?
By Greg Palya
Quick summary: Spray foam can be installed over any existing roofing system. It can also go over flat, sloped, and irregular-shaped roofs. Since spray foam is fluid-applied, it can be installed…

May. 04, 2023
What’s the Best Option to Fix a Flat, Commercial Roof
By Greg Palya
Summary: When installed correctly, spray foam roofing or a roof coating system is the best option to fix a flat, commercial roof. This is because they minimize tear-off. Minimizing tear-off reduces…

Apr. 28, 2023
What’s the Best Way To Restore a Metal Roof?
By Greg Palya
Quick Answer: Installing a silicone roof coating system is the best way to restore a metal roof. If the roof isn’t eligible to be coated, a spray foam roof is your…

Apr. 26, 2023
The Best Way To Restore an Old TPO Roof?
By Greg Palya
The best way to restore an old TPO roof is by installing an elastomeric coating over it. If the roof is in bad shape (seams apart, is super old, lots…

Mar. 14, 2023
What’s the Best Option To Fix a Commercial Roof Without Replacing It?
By Greg Palya
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Quick answer: The best option to fix a commercial roof without replacing it is to install a spray foam roof or a silicone roof coating system. Determining which one depends on…

Mar. 07, 2023
Best Roof To Install With High Foot Traffic
By Greg Palya
Quick answer: A spray foam roof is the best roofing system to install with high foot traffic. The reason is that it’s 20x thicker than single-ply and has closed-cell properties.…

Feb. 27, 2023
How Much Does It Cost to Renew a Flat Roof?
By Greg Palya
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The average cost to renew a flat roof is $5 – $10 per square foot. The cost varies on many factors, such as: And many more factors, which we’ll get…

Jan. 25, 2023
4 Tips on Making the Best Decision With Commercial Roofing Issues
By Greg Palya
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So, you own commercial property and have roofing issues. Perhaps you have leaks, ponding or standing water, or an expired warranty. And since you already know it’ll be an expensive…

Jan. 16, 2023
How Strong Is a Spray Foam and Coating Roof?
By Greg Palya
Quick answer: The density of spray foam is designed to allow for foot traffic. Spray foam is denser than the commonly used “ISO-Board” in other roof systems. The silicone coating…

Jan. 03, 2023
What is the Minimum Slope Needed for a Flat Roof?
By Greg Palya
Quick Answer: Industry standards require no water area to exceed 100 square feet at ½” deep after 24 hours of dry conditions. Perhaps you’re wondering how commercial roofing contractors install…

Dec. 13, 2022
The 17 Most Common Questions About Spray Foam Roofing
By Greg Palya
On average, a spray foam roof costs $4 – $8 per square foot. We know this is a wide range. Many variables influence the cost, including the roof size, the…

Nov. 29, 2022
What’s the Best Commercial Roofing System To Install on a Tight Deadline?
By Greg Palya
A spray foam roof is the best roofing system to install on a tight deadline. Why? Because, in most cases, you can install it right over an existing roof, minimizing…

Oct. 31, 2022
How to Seal the Crevices in a Commercial Roof?
By Greg Palya
Quick answer: The easiest way to seal crevices in a commercial roof is to install a fluid-applied, seamless, fastener-less product. Maybe you have leaks from your commercial roof and don’t…

Oct. 26, 2022
What Kind of Spray Foam Do Roofers Use?
By Greg Palya
The spray foam that commercial roofing contractors use is called 3-pound foam. This means that a cubic foot, 1ft x 1ft x 1ft weighs 3 pounds. This differs from the…

Oct. 11, 2022
How To Determine Saturated Roofing Insulation
By Greg Palya
Do you have roof leaks? If so, the most common way roofs leak is when the insulation gets wet (or saturated). That water eventually comes into the building. It’s like…

Sep. 29, 2022
Two Major Things Wrong With the Commercial Roofing Industry
By Greg Palya
West Roofing Systems has been in commercial roofing since 1979. Over the years, we’ve seen two significant things that are wrong with the industry: We’ll go through both of these…

Sep. 22, 2022
What Affects the Cost of a Commercial Roofing System?
By Greg Palya
Perhaps your roof is leaking, and you know it’s ancient. It’s time for a brand-new roofing system. But what roofing system should you get? Like most building owners, you want…

Sep. 13, 2022
Why Do Spray Foam Roofs Need Recoated?
By Greg Palya
Quick Answer: Spray foam roofs require a recoat every 10-20 years because the coating that protects the foam from UV rays wears away. Perhaps you’ve heard the term “spray foam…

Sep. 09, 2022
What’s the Best Way to Flash a Roof Against a Vertical Wall?
By Greg Palya
Perhaps you’re a property owner who’s had multiple issues with flashing a vertical wall? You’ve tried “patching,” but that’s only worked for a few months. It’s time to think about…

Aug. 23, 2022
The Best Roof for a Shopping Center
By Greg Palya
The best roof for a shopping center is a spray foam roofing system. There are several reasons: They have closed-cell insulation, which will not allow leaks They are easy to…

Aug. 17, 2022
How To Remove Loose Gravel off a Commercial Roof?
By Greg Palya
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The most cost-effective way to remove loose gravel from a commercial roof is to “wet vacuum” it. If you’re unaware of wet vacuuming, it’s a large vacuum that picks up…

Aug. 01, 2022
How Does a Company Install the Correct Thickness of Foam?
By Greg Palya
So, you have some questions about a spray foam roof installation. One question you have is: “How are they able to accurately level a sprayed foam over the existing roof…

Jul. 28, 2022
How Does Spray Foam Get Secured to an Existing Roof?
By Greg Palya
Perhaps you’re learning about spray foam roofing for the first time. You hear how it’s seamless, fluid-applied, and in most cases, doesn’t require the existing roof to be removed. And…

Jul. 19, 2022
What to Do: Leak on a Roof with Ballasted Rocks on Top?
By Greg Palya
Quick definition: Rock Ballast means any type of stone used in a roofing system, such as river rock, slag, and pea gravel. So, you have a leak on a roof…

Jul. 12, 2022
What Is the Cheapest Commercial Roofing System?
By Greg Palya
The cheapest commercial roofing system is a spray foam roof. It’s the cheapest when you consider everything involved with the total cost: The cost of the installation (process + labor…

Jun. 17, 2022
What Is a Self-flashing Roof and What Are Its Benefits?
By Greg Palya
A self-flashing roof is when the top layer of a roof doesn’t need fasteners, adhesives, or rocks to be secured to the insulation or deck below. There are only two…

Jun. 08, 2022
Not Eligible for a Roof Coating System? – Here’s What To Do
By Greg Palya
So, you’ve heard of the benefits of a silicone roof coating system but recently found out that you’re not eligible. What’s the best option now? The short answer is to…

May. 31, 2022
What Is a Buyback Period for a Commercial Roof?
By Greg Palya
A buyback period is the length of time it takes a company to recover the cost of a roof installation through the reduction of energy costs. A quick example is…

May. 23, 2022
What Is the Core Value of a Commercial Roof?
By Greg Palya
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The core values of a commercial roof are: To not leak To not negatively affect the bottom line To be energy-efficient If any of these are happening on your roof,…

May. 17, 2022
Why Put Coating on a Roof Instead of a Replacement?
By Greg Palya
So, your roof is leaking and you’re dreading getting it replaced. How much is it going to cost? How long will the company be here? All these sorts of questions…

May. 10, 2022
The Best Roof for a School
By Greg Palya
The best roof for a school lasts a long time, is energy-efficient, requires minimal maintenance, and doesn’t cost a lot. Another bonus is looking at lifetime costs. Since schools last…

May. 02, 2022
Why Is a Spray Foam Roof So Expensive?
By Greg Palya
Maybe you just got your quote back from a spray foam roofing company and the price came back higher than expected? Maybe you got a quote last Summer and the…

Apr. 25, 2022
The Purpose of Roofing Granules on a Flat Roof
By Greg Palya
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You may be familiar with roofing granules on shingle roofs for residential homes. But what’s the purpose of roofing granules for commercial flat roofs? Perhaps you’re getting a quote for…

Apr. 18, 2022
TPO Membrane at the End of Its Life: What to Do?
By Greg Palya
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Have a TPO roof? Are you dealing with multiple leaks, seams are losing adhesion, or have tiny pinholes? If so, it’s time to do something with your roof. Here’s what…

Apr. 11, 2022
How to Repair Tiny Holes in Your Commercial Roof?
By Greg Palya
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Summary: Spray foam is fluid-applied that expands into a solid, thus it’s a great roofing system that fills in any microscopic pinholes, cracks, and leaks in an existing roof. So,…

Apr. 05, 2022
Spray Foam Over Metal Roofing: Everything You Need To Know
By Greg Palya
Have a metal roof that’s leaking? Don’t want to pay for a complete tear-off and replacement? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, you’ll learn about…

Mar. 29, 2022
How To Convince Your Board To Go With a Spray Foam Roof?
By Greg Palya
So, you’ve known about spray foam roofs for years. You know they’re a fantastic product. You know it’ll fill in all the little nooks and crannies your current roof has.…

Mar. 15, 2022
What’s the Purpose of a Coverboard in Commercial Roofing?
By Greg Palya
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Perhaps you’re collecting quotes for your roofing project and one contractor says “We need to install a coverboard before installing the new roofing system.” You think “Is that necessary?” “Why…

Feb. 28, 2022
Pros and Cons to Working at a Spray Foam Roofing Company
By Greg Palya
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…

Feb. 21, 2022
How to Cost-Effectively Repair a Flat Gravel Roof
By Greg Palya
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…

Feb. 14, 2022
Shortage of Roofing Fasteners and Adhesives – What to Do?
By Greg Palya
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…