If you’ve ever asked yourself the question, “Is spray foam that’s used for roofing the same foam that’s used for interior wall insulation?” we’ve got the perfect article for you. Since West Roofing Systems has been installing spray foam roofs for more than 40 years, we have that side covered. For the insulation side, we interviewed Curt Janzen, Owner …
3 Ways Delaying Your Roofing Project May Cost You
Say you’re a building owner and you have a roof leak. You called around, got your quotes, and have chosen your roofing contractor. Project is scheduled for April 15th, 2020. Boom. Then COVID-19 came into the picture. Since your roof is about 20,000 sq. ft. and the cost of a spray foam roof is approximately $5 per square foot, …
The 3 Greatest Misconceptions About Spray Foam Roofing
Do you own an electric car? Since the U.S. market share of plug-in electric passenger cars is only 2.1% in 2018, the logical guess is probably not. But why? Do you not like the fact that you don’t have to pay for gas? Or do you just love going to the gas station all the time? More than likely, …
The Best Roof for a Climate-Controlled Building
Are you the building owner of a facility that pays special attention to climate control? Every business has some sort of climate control (if not we’d have workers passing out or freezing daily), but I’m talking about climate control as part of a business plan. Types of businesses that come to mind are: Commercial freezers Butcheries or meat packing …
Spray Foam Roofing and Asbestos: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re a price-conscious building owner, you probably wouldn’t buy a big-ticket item, like another building, a pool, or a new roof on your existing building, until you’ve researched all the variables that can happen. For a new roof on an existing building, one overlooked variable that can greatly increase the price of the project is the identification of …
3 Reasons Spray Foam Roofing Won’t Work for Your Building
There are situations in life that just don’t work out. For example: Not everyone can be a professional athlete Not everyone can have children Not everyone will have a chance to travel to Hawaii While some situations don’t work due to born talent, health, or financial issues, that’s just what life throws at us sometimes. The same (while not …
Can You Install Spray Foam on a Sloped Roof?
So, you have a sloped roof and you’re interested in spray foam roofing? Congrats, you’ve come to the right spot! Since West Roofing Systems has been installing spray foam over sloped roofs since 1979, we feel confident in answering all the top questions that building owners with a sloped roof are concerned with. Let’s roll… Can a sloped roof be …
6 Installation Mistakes Spray Foam Roofing Contractors Make
Have you ever gotten your car back from the dealership and you just pray everything works ok? Say you had transmission issues, paid a bunch of money for a rebuilt transmission, and for the first few months, that tranny is shifting smooth like butter. But now it’s month four, and what used to be a smooth transition between gears …
How Much Does a Spray Foam Roof Recoat Cost
I’m sure sometime in the past week or so, you had to stop and refill your vehicle with gas. And I’m sure you’re aware but filling up a Honda Civic and a Cadillac Escalade cost very differently. The same analogy can be used when talking about the cost of recoating your spray foam roof. Every spray foam roof needs to …
The Dangers of Installing Spray Foam Over Wet Insulation
Have you ever heard the phrase “A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips”? If not, we’re talking about eating a delicious, yet unhealthy food item that tastes great today, but isn’t beneficial for you in the long run. Similar short-term wins and long-term disappointments have happened in the spray foam roofing universe. And that is…some roofing …