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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 …
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 your …
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. …
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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: Here at West Roofing Systems, we’ve been installing Membrane Roofing for over 45 years. And in that time, we are asked a …
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What if I told you there was another option to paying for a full roof replacement? A Restoration Membrane can save you time and money when facing a commercial roof project. Here at West Roofing Systems, we’ve been restoring commercial roof systems to working order while saving facility owners and managers thousands of dollars in repairs and roof replacements. What are Commercial …
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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) Types of Roofing Membrane Insulation Rigid Foam Installation Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Usually …
Note: This article was last updated on 8-15-2023. Are you thinking about investing money in your business? You couldn’t have picked a better time! A recent change to the Section 179 Deduction, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, has increased the amount of money that taxpayers are allowed to deduct (up to $1,160,000) on their 2023 income taxes as …
We say it all the time – a roofing project is no small feat. It’s a significant investment that can be stressful, and if you must compare contractor bids, it can quickly multiply your work! Our team at West Roofing Systems has worked with all public agencies, including government, educational and non-profit facilities to ensure that they find the right …