You may be wondering if there’s a certain R-value you need to hit to be compliant with building codes? The short answer is, if you need to remove your roofing system all the way down to the deck, then yes, you need to comply with the latest minimal R-value requirements. If you can re-roof over your existing roof, then you …
4 Factors That Influence Life Time Cost of a Roofing System
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 …
Spray Foam Roofing for Apartment Complexes: Pros and Cons
So, you’re the owner of an apartment complex and you’re having some roofing problems. Renters in building 2 say there’s brown spots forming on the ceiling. Renters in building 7 say parts of the roof have been blown off and are laying in the front yard. You’ve got some roofing issues and you need them solved. Should you go …
What Commercial Roof Types Can Spray Foam Be Installed Over?
You may have heard from a friend, an article, or a colleague that you should look into a spray polyurethane foam roof. You may have heard that it’s seamless, has great R-value, and in most cases, it won’t require complete removal of the current roof, which is great for landfills and the environment. But, you might be thinking, “Can spray …
Good vs Bad Spray Foam Roofing Contractors: 5 Differences
So, your commercial roof has some leaks. You research repair vs restoration vs complete tear off, and you realize there are many advantages of installing a spray polyurethane foam roof. The advantages that stick out most are: High R-value – therefore I’ll be saving money in heating/cooling costs I don’t have to completely remove my entire roof, just the …
Why Spray Foam Roofs Need 2 Layers of Coating
Let’s say you need some work done…say you need your car painted. You see if any of your friends can do it…nope. You see if anyone in your family knows a car painter…nope. You contemplate watching 5 hours of YouTube videos, hanging up a tarp in your garage and spending money on likely one-time-use supplies…huge nope! Your only option is …
How Does an Infrared Inspection Work on a Commercial Roof?
So, you’re doing casual research on spray foam roofing and you hear that you must replace the saturated areas of your current roof. You think, how can a roofing contractor see what’s under the top layer of my roofing system? Do they have some sort of magical power? Secret weapon? Do they totally guess? Enter an infrared camera. Or for …
Emergency Roof Leaks: Why Spray Foam Is the Quickest Solution
Imagine you’re the maintenance manager of a school system. You’re in charge of the 10 roofs installed on each school throughout the city. On your way to work you get a call from the Principal from one of the schools, “A quarter of our roof is blown off and the remains are all over the parking lot.” You have 500 …
What Are the Restrictions for a Spray Foam Roofing Installation?
Are you a building owner who’s doing their research on commercial roofing options? If so, we’re happy you considered learning about spray polyurethane foam roofing. Many people hear about the benefits, such as: Spray foam roofs are seamless (most leaks begin at the seams) Spray foam roofs have the greatest R-value of any roofing material (reduces your energy costs) …
Common Spray Foam Roofing Warranty Questions (Answered)
So you’re a building owner, and you think, “I got my new spray foam roof and a 15-year warranty, why do I need to sign up for routine maintenance?” In similar fashion, let’s say you buy a new car and it comes with a 10-year warranty. Congratulations, now no matter what happens in the next 10 years, you won’t be …