There are situations in life that just don’t work out. For example: While some situations don’t work due to born talent, health, or financial issues, that’s just what life throws at us sometimes. The same (while not as personal) can be said about getting a spray foam roof. Sometimes, a spray foam roof just isn’t the greatest fit for your …
So, you have a sloped roof and you’re interested in spray foam roofing? Congrats, you’ve come to the right spot! Since West Roofing Systems has been installing spray foam over sloped roofs since 1979, we feel confident in answering all the top questions that building owners with a sloped roof are concerned with. Let’s roll… Can a sloped roof be …
Have you ever gotten your car back from the dealership and you just pray everything works ok? Say you had transmission issues, paid a bunch of money for a rebuilt transmission, and for the first few months, that tranny is shifting smooth like butter. But now it’s month four, and what used to be a smooth transition between gears had …
I’m sure sometime in the past week or so, you had to stop and refill your vehicle with gas. And I’m sure you’re aware but filling up a Honda Civic and a Cadillac Escalade cost very differently. The same analogy can be used when talking about the cost of recoating your spray foam roof. Every spray foam roof needs to …
Have you ever heard the phrase “A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips”? If not, we’re talking about eating a delicious, yet unhealthy food item that tastes great today, but isn’t beneficial for you in the long run. Similar short-term wins and long-term disappointments have happened in the spray foam roofing universe. And that is…some roofing contractors …
If you’re considering getting a new roof for your commercial building, chances are you’re looking for a roof that doesn’t allow water inside your building, provides a little energy savings and gets under warranty. But you also want a roof that doesn’t get damaged. Well my friend, that’s inevitable. Roofs get damaged by other contractors on your roof, through tree …
This question has come up a few times through the website and it’s finally time to answer. The quick answer is No. You cannot apply spray foam over a TPO roof. However, if you install a cover board over TPO, you can apply spray foam to that cover board. So, I guess the longer answer is Yes. You can apply …
If you’re interested in learning more about an elastomeric roof coating system, one thing that needs to be considered is how your new roof will be maintained. Are you going to maintain it? Is a roofing contractor going to maintain it? How much does maintenance cost? At West Roofing Systems, we hear these questions all the time since we’ve been …
Elastomeric coatings are used in commercial roofing as a paint-like liquid that gets applied on top of an existing roofing system to form a membrane. They also make the roof: Usually, an elastomeric roof coating comes in white to reduce roof temperature. In some territories, such as colder climates in Ohio, a grey color can be used to absorb heat …
Perhaps you recently noticed brown spots on your ceiling, or you’ve witnessed water dripping from your roof. Either way, it’s time to take action and get your problem fixed. What should you do first? Your first step is to call a couple of commercial roofing contractors and get free inspections. You want to call a few contractors to see what …