Perhaps this is the first time you’re researching SPF (Spray Polyurethane Foam) roofing? If so, you want to know the basics to see if spray foam is the right solution to your roofing issue. In this article, we’ll cover: How does the process of a spray foam roof begin? What equipment comes to your facility and how is it installed? …
Can Spray Foam Be Installed If Vents and HVAC Equipment Are on the Roof?
So, you have a commercial building with a pretty busy roof. Your roof has vents, pipes, skylights, HVAC units, and maybe some other boxes you don’t know what they do. And…you’ve read about the benefits of a spray foam roof, and you think “this could be a great solution to our roofing problems”. But you wonder if a spray foam …
How Durable Is Spray Foam Roofing and How Long Will It Last?
Perhaps this is the first time you’ve considered a spray foam roofing system? Like many others, you have lots of questions about it. And we don’t blame you. What good is a roofing system if it’s not durable to your conditions and climate? And how long is it going to last? In short, spray polyurethane foam has a compression strength …
How Does a Spray Foam Roof Get Installed?
Perhaps this is the first time you’ve considered installing a spray foam roofing system? If so, you’re probably wondering how this stuff gets installed? Some people think that a tank is installed on the roof. Some think that roofers are equipped with backpacks that spray out the foam. In this article, we’ll answer: How does a typical spray foam roof …
What Is the Effective Useful Life of a Commercial Spray Foam Roof?
So, you’ve heard of spray foam roofing before but are unaware of how long it can last. I mean, what good is a roof for your commercial building if it’s not going to last very long? From a spray foam roofing company that’s been in business since 1979, we can tell you that they can last at least 50 …
Spray Foam Roofing for Existing Roofs: A Beginner’s Guide
When I bring up spray foam roofing to a friend or someone new that I meet, they always have a strange look on their face. They say, “I’ve never heard of that before” or “I’ve never seen that on a roof”. If you are like most, this is the first time you’ve heard about spray foam roofing. But don’t …
How to Easily Increase the Slope of Your Commercial Roof?
Summary: If there’s standing or ponding water on a commercial roof, your roof will not last as long if that water was removed. To remove standing water, you need to install a roof system that can customize the slope. A tapered system (where the slope is created with insulation) is expensive. A more cost-effective solution is to install a spray …
How Is Spray Foam Roofing Sustainable and Renewable?
So, you heard that a spray polyurethane foam roof is sustainable and renewable? It’s true. West Roofing Systems installed a spray foam roof at the Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio in 1972. Since then, the roof is still going strong (sustainable), and it’s been recoated (renewable) three times. How does this happen? In today’s article, you’ll learn: How is …
6 Ways Spray Foam Roofing is Unique
What’s unique about spray foam roofing? The application The ability to minimize tear-off High R-value and closed-cell insulation The slope can be customized There are no seams Ability to be renewed over and over again It’s no secret that spray foam roofing is unique and different from any other commercial roofing system out there. For most, this is …
Does Spray Foam Stop Roof Leaks?
So, you’re wondering if spray foam can stop a roof from leaking? The answer is yes. But you probably have other questions, such as: We will answer all of these questions below. What is spray foam roofing? Spray Foam Roofing is a material that’s sprayed as a liquid and expands into a foam, creating a solid monolithic layer of …