spray foam roof completed on a commercial building

3 Different Types of Roofing Companies

Greg PalyaMetal Roofing, Silicone Roof Coatings, Single-Ply Membrane Roofing, Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing

 So, you’re having a roofing issue and wondering who to contact. But just because they have “roofing” in their name, does that mean they are qualified to repair MY roof? Well, that depends on what “MY” roof is. Is it residential? Is it commercial? Are you only interested in a specific type of roofing system? Getting a quote from any …

problems with single-ply roofing systems

5 Problems With Single-Ply Roofing Systems

Greg PalyaSingle-Ply Membrane Roofing

 We all have businesses to run, and we want to run them with the least amount of interruptions possible. One interruption that can happen is a roof leak. Roof leaks are expensive to fix, can create safety hazards, can damage equipment and inventory, and many other negatives that impact business performance. West Roofing Systems has been installing, restoring, and repairing …

single ply roof - epdm and TPO

Single-Ply vs Spray Foam: Which Roof Costs Less?

Greg PalyaSingle-Ply Membrane Roofing, Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing

Say you’re a building owner and you want to install a brand-new roofing system. Which kind of roofing system should you choose? Probably a roofing system that costs the least…correct? Today we’re going to compare the two most popular commercial roofing systems out there, single-ply and spray polyurethane foam. In this article, we’ll talk about: Since 1979, West Roofing Systems …

life time cost of a commercial roof

4 Factors That Influence Life Time Cost of a Roofing System

Greg PalyaBuilt-Up Roofing, Metal Roofing, Single-Ply Membrane Roofing, Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing

  Choosing which type of roofing system to install over your existing roof can be a daunting task. You know the roof is going to cost a lot of money regardless of which system you choose. Cost is the #1 influence in the purchasing decisions we make: regardless if it’s a roof, bubble gum, or a new car. But instead …

hail damage on a commercial roof

Which Roofing System Performs Best Against Hail?

Greg PalyaBuilt-Up Roofing, Metal Roofing, Single-Ply Membrane Roofing, Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing

The slew of roofing options available today can confuse even the most technical building owners. Where do you start? Which one is best? How do you avoid choosing the wrong roofing option and having issues for years to come? Decisions, decisions. And when it comes to choosing the best roofing system to perform against hail, the differences can be tremendous. …

Roofing in Ohio: How to Protect Your Building

Rufus WestMetal Roofing, Roofing Contractors, Single-Ply Membrane Roofing, Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing

  Is your roof holding up to your local climate and weather? The are several types of climate areas across the US, and each has their obstacles that building owners have to face to protect their building. In Ohio, we experience harsh weather twice a year. From snow, ice and freezing temperatures in the Winter, to hot, humid and sunny …

TPO Roofing: Everything You Need To Know

Rufus WestSingle-Ply Membrane Roofing

 If you’ve seen a bright white roof, you may be familiar with TPO roofing. As one of the most common roof types of commercial facilities, TPO has some of the best energy savings in commercial roofing. This article covers everything you need to know about TPO roofing, including: At the end, there’s an option to download a free eBook that …

Learn EPDM Roofing in Less Than 100 Words

What is EPDM Roofing? [Less Than 100 Words]

Rufus WestSingle-Ply Membrane Roofing

  Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer is a single-ply membrane that consists of a synthetic rubber compound that allows it to be flexible. EPDM has been used on commercial roofing facilities since the 1960s and is considered a time-tested option. With EPDM, you have an option of choosing from 45, 60, or 90 mils thickness and either black or white for …