Aromatic vs Aliphatic Urethane Roof Coatings [Infographic]

Aromatic vs Aliphatic Urethane Roof Coatings [Infographic]

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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 …

How To Pay For Your New Commercial Roof

How to Pay for Your New Commercial Roof

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  Are you ready to get the new roof installed? No more leaks, energy savings, and happy employees! Cost is probably a significant factor in your new roof project. But never fear, you have plenty of options to help pay for your building improvements. At West Roofing Systems, we work will businesses, non-profits and municipal groups of all sizes. We …

Roof Insulation- EPS vs XPS [Infographic]

Roof Insulation: EPS vs XPS [Infographic]

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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 …

Section 179 Tax Deduction for Commercial Buildings

Section 179 Tax Deduction for Commercial Buildings

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 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 …

How to Easily Meet Your Bid Requirements Through Cooperative Purchasing

How to Easily Meet Your Bid Requirements Through Cooperative Purchasing

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  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 …

Commercial Roof Warranties-Which is Best for Your Facility

Commercial Roof Warranties: Which is Best for Your Facility?

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  A new roof is a significant investment, a lot of money, and is supposed to last upwards of 40 years. If something goes wrong with your roof system, a warranty makes sure that your problem is corrected without costing you more money. Most people don’t think about the warranty they purchase, but they receive one at the end of …

4 Problems and Solutions for Vegetative Roofing

4 Problems and Solutions for Vegetative Roofing

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With the boom of being eco-friendly, bee-friendly and using sustainable practices in everyday life. The use of vegetative roofing is something that more industrial, commercial, manufacturing and even residential property owners are exploring. Depending on the structure of the building, you can install grass, bushes, flowers, trees or even fruits and vegetable plants! If the roof is accessible, pavers can …

Green Roofing

Green Vegetative Roofing: Installation and Performance

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Have you ever walked down a street, looked up and seen a tree on top of a 15-story office building? Your eyes are not deceiving you, that building has Vegetative (or Green) Roofing. Vegetative or “Green” Roofing is when plants are installed over the weatherproofing layer on a commercial roof. This could be in conjunction with pathways and areas for …