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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 …
Looking for a way to stop the leaks on your shingle roof? If so, you have a few options. You can replace the shingles with new ones, or you can install spray foam. You may be thinking, “Spray foam? That’ll make my roof look, well…not the greatest.” If aesthetics are important to your business or building, spraying foam over …
If you’re a building owner or property manager, when it comes time to decide on which roofing system is right for your building, there are many variables to consider: But one variable to consider is how your new roofing system will be applied around all your roof penetrations. If you have a roof with multiple HVAC units and pipes running …
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. …
A commercial roof is a significant investment for building owners, an investment that has a lot of moving parts. From finding a contractor to picking a product, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. In this article, we will talk about the four most common mistakes we see building owners make when they install a new commercial …
A hurricane can be a scary time. But if you live in a hurricane-prone area, you are probably a pro! Whether you are a business owner or building owner, you want to protect your property during hurricane season. In this article, we cover when hurricane season is, what kind of damage hurricanes cause and 5 tips for preparing your …
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 Georgia, we experience harsh weather from severe rain and wind to harsh heat. Roof systems in Georgia have to stand up to …
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Since typical membrane roofing does not include the insulation factor, as a customer you have more options to choose from to insulate your facility’s roof. There are a few types of insulation options the facility manager/owner can choose from: Polyisocyanurate (Polyiso) Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Here at West Roofing Systems, we’ve been installing Membrane Roofing for over 38 years. …
If you frequent our West Roofing Systems Commercial Roofing Blog, then you know the importance of knowledge when it comes to the roofing industry. Whether you are a building owner, property manager, architect or even another roofing contractor, we believe that it’s important to share what we know so that you are better informed to make the best decisions. …
When a contractor talks about the R-value of a material, they are talking about the material’s ability to resist thermal movement through it. The higher the R-value, the more insulation the material provides by limiting airflow between outside and inside the building. It’s important to think about R-value when considering your roof project because by increasing the R-value, you …