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With recent shortages of materials in every industry, companies are looking for alternatives to keep business going. In commercial roofing, polyiso board is a common type of insulation that many companies use. A great alternative to polyiso board insulation is spray polyurethane foam. Why? If you have any questions about spray polyurethane foam, please contact us and we’ll respond ASAP. …
What should you do if you have a granulated modified bitumen roof and it’s leaking? You might think the only option is to rip it all off and install a new system. What if you could get a new roof installed for 1/3 of the cost of installing a new granulated roof? That’s exactly what happened to Mercer County Career …
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 it’s supposed to do…not leak. In this article, you’ll learn: What is a monolithic roof system? (and what …
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 where roof recovery isn’t a good option. For example, when more than 50% of your commercial roof’s …
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 new roof. What roofing system should you install? Metal, TPO, EPDM, Spray Foam? In this article, you’re going …
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 commercial building before you think it’s in your best interest. In this article, we cover: I wanted …
Do you know what the best benefit of a seamless roofing system is? They have no seams! If you’ve been in the commercial roofing game for a long time, you know the headaches that a roof with seams can cause. The most common flaw is that the seams lose adhesion, which allows water an opportunity to enter your roof insulation. …
Imagine you’re the building owner of a cold storage facility and you have roofing issues. Say a few leaks here and there. In every market, competition is fierce, and margins are thin. But since your building needs to be 40 degrees or lower constantly, you’re paying more to cool your building down than your competition, which has an airtight roofing …
You may wonder if there’s a certain R-value you need to hit to comply 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 don’t. To …
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: For these businesses, throwing just any roof …