I got a phone call yesterday, “Greg, our metal roof is old and leaking, and we’re thinking of ways to repair it. Cost is our #1 concern” If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place! In short,...
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So, perhaps you’ve heard the term “Monolithic” or “Seamless” roofing systems? You may be thinking, “Who cares if it’s monolithic, as long as the roof doesn’t leak, that’s all that matters.” You’re right! We all want a roof that does exactly what...
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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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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 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: Do you have a metal roof? Are you thinking of installing a silicone roof coating system, but you’re worried about thermal movement? In this article, we talk about silicone coatings, thermal movements, and if it’s beneficial to install these...
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Let’s say that you heard the term “silicone roof coatings” or “roof coatings” and you’re curious about what they are. In simplest terms, contractors restore existing roofs through the installation of a coating system. Usually, these roofs are in good condition and...
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SUMMARY: If your EPDM roof is in decent condition, you can renew it by installing a silicone roof coating system over the existing membrane. If the EPDM roof is in poor condition, you can remove it and install a spray...
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Somebody called the other day to talk with me about their roof. They said they had some fractures in the roof and that a roofing contractor proposed them a solution. They said the contractor wanted to install a silicone roof coating...
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Imagine you came to work today, and you notice there are brown spots in the ceiling. You think, “Oh great, another problem to add to my list…hopefully it’s just a minor leak and nothing else will happen." Then a month later,...
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So, you’re a property owner with a roof that has gravel or stones as the most outer layer of your roofing system. I’m assuming you have some leaks and are looking for the most cost-effective solution to get those fixed. You may...
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One of the newest types of roofing systems out there is what’s called “roof coatings”. Roof coatings can be applied over an existing roof, creating a seamless roofing system. It’s great for reducing costs (by minimizing the amount of your existing roof...
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