commercial roof with a drain that's clogged with debris

Preventative Maintenance for Commercial Roofing 101

Greg PalyaRoof Maintenance

If you’re reading this post, you truly are like no other. A commercial roof is out-of-sight, out-of-mind to most. The only trigger that creates any action is when the roof leaks. But not you. You’re smart! You know that preventative maintenance: Just like your car you get oil changes in. What would happen if you never got an oil change …

a commercial roof that needs repaired

9 Red Flags Commercial Roofing Contractors Can Have

Greg PalyaRoofing Contractors

So, your roof has been leaking for a while. You’re sick of the minor repairs and band-aids that only work for so long. Now it’s time to get a quote to fix the entire roof. Unfortunately, you don’t have a neighbor, brother-in-law, or someone you went to High School with who does commercial roofing. Your only option is to collect …

does your commercial roof need torn-off or not

Does My Commercial Roof Need 100% Torn-Off?

Greg PalyaCommercial Roofing, Roof Maintenance

You may be wondering, is my commercial roof in too bad of shape to repair or restore…and is a complete tear-off my only option? In this article, you’ll learn the 3 factors that most likely will lean your project into “complete tear-off” territory: And just so you know, West Roofing Systems has been in commercial roofing since 1979. After doing …

spray foam over a metal roof

What R-Value Can Be Achieved on a Bare Metal Roof?

Greg PalyaMetal Roofing

Quick Summary: An R-value of 26 can be achieved on a bare metal roof. Adding more than a R-26 may result in diminished returns. So, you have a metal roof, and you’re looking at increasing its R-value. Or, your metal roof is uninsulated and you’re looking to get started. Spray Polyurethane Foam can be installed over the existing metal roof. …

commercial roofing trends - installing renewable coating systems

Commercial Roofing 101: The Latest Trends

Greg PalyaCommercial Roofing

In this article, you’ll learn: And just so you’re aware, West Roofing Systems has been in commercial roofing since 1979. In the past 40+ years, there have been many law changes, formulation changes with material, warranty options, and much more. This article has been read, edited, and approved for publishing by a commercial roofing expert with over 30 years of …

gravel built up roof that needs repaired

Why You Should Never Install TPO Over Gravel Built-up Roof

Greg PalyaGravel Built-Up, TPO

SUMMARY: If you have an existing gravel built-up roof that’s old and leaking, don’t go the cheap route by putting a board over it and installing TPO. Doing so will cost less than a better solution (such as removing the rocks and spray foaming it,) but will create problems in the long run. In this post, learn the correct way …

tiny pinholes on a rubber roof

Cannot Locate Leak on Commercial Roof: What to Do?

Greg PalyaRoof Maintenance

Summary: You want to seal the entire roof with a fluid-applied roofing system, such as a roof coating system or spray polyurethane foam. Perhaps you have a commercial roof leak and you have no idea where it’s coming from. You’ve done patch after patch and repair after repair. Water is still coming in from somewhere. Now what do you do? …

spray foam being installed on a commercial roof

8 Ways Spray Foam Roofing Saves Money

Greg PalyaCost/Pricing, Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing

A new or restored commercial roof isn’t a small purchase. The installation can be costly. Then after the installation, there are other costs that your roof plays a part in, such as: And several other factors. In this article, you’ll learn the 8 ways spray foam roofing saves you money. Here’s what’s covered: We’ll get into more detail on each …