So, you have a flat roof that’s leaking. What repair options do you have? You could: The existing condition of your roof determines the best repair option. Roof is in good shape (not a lot of saturated insulation), then you likely can install something over top, such as spray foam or a coating system. Roof in bad shape…you might have …
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 …
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: Most people have …
Summary: Spray foam roofs are cost-effective for schools because they can avoid a complete tear-off by installing spray foam right over the existing roof. Spray foam also has the best R-value per inch of thickness of any roofing insulation. Spray foam roofing can be installed very quickly. Spray foam roofing can be renewed over and over again, making the lifetime …
What’s unique about spray foam roofing? It’s no secret that spray foam roofing is unique and different from any other commercial roofing system out there. For most, this is the first time they’ve heard about spray foam being used as a roofing application. FYI: West Roofing Systems has been installing, maintaining, and recoating spray foam roofing systems since 1979. Let’s …
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 …
Summary: The correct thickness of silicone coatings is determined by the manufacturer, who has done testing on how thick a coating will last for a warranty period. For example, they know that 20 mils of coating will outlast a 10-year warranty. So, you’re interested in a silicone roof coating system for your commercial roof. But you’re wondering how thick …
Summary: If you have a large EPDM roof and you have significant leaking, what roof repair options do you have? You may think that the only option is to perform a complete roof replacement? But did you know that you can restore your EPDM roof, stop all leaks, and get the roof under a new 5–20-year warranty for about 50% …
Summary: Sometimes commercial roofing projects can be very complex. Different roof systems, multiple penetrations, different slopes…these can all happen in one roofing project. These difficulties make projects expensive, as was the case for Metzenbaum Center in Geauga County until they installed a non-traditional roofing system. Let’s say that you’re the property manager of a large commercial building. The roof has …
So, you have a TPO roof, and water has entered your building. What are you supposed to do? Here’s some advice from a roofing contractor that’s been in business for more than 40 years…stop what you’re doing and contact a roofing contractor. Maybe it’s the contractor you have a warranty with, or maybe it’s a contractor that’s in your area, …