It’s that time of the year again, snow falling, gift giving and getting to spend time with your family. But you can’t relax when you are thinking about what is happening at your commercial facility during the holiday vacation time. It can be a long list of tasks to prepare your facility to be closed for the holiday, whether it’s …
When arranging a new roof project, you have a lot to worry about from hiring a contractor to making sure everyone is safe. It’s important to work with your contractor in taking the proper precautions to protect your people and adjacent property. You want to make sure that you can trust that your contractor knows about not only commercial roofing …
When your contractor completed your roof project, you probably received a warranty of some kind. Did you know that your warranty has limits, and if you don’t take care of your roof…your warranty may not be valid? In this article, we will cover types of warranties, types of maintenance plans, and why it’s important to have BOTH to protect your …
How does your commercial roof look? On the surface, it may seem like your roof is in excellent condition, but many would be shocked to learn that their flat roof has minor leaks that could lead to mold, rot or even structural damage. How do contractors find your facilities’ secret leaks? Infrared Moisture Surveys give contractors and inspectors the ability …
No one wants to see water leaking through their roof. Even with regular roof maintenance, harsh weather can roll through, and you can find a puddle on your floor. Over the past 45 years, our team of roofing experts has seen this happen more than we can count. But if you are prepared and maintain the leak, you can prevent …
As a project manager, you get to choose the type of insulation for your commercial roof, but what type is best? We break down the top 3 common types of …
When you think of a commercial roof, you may think of black tar being mopped on a flat roof. That’s because tar and gravel (built-up) roofs are one of the oldest commercial roof types in the US. But does one of the oldest types of commercial roofs have problems you should know about? Of course! What is a Tar and …
As weather changes from season to season, it’s important to keep up with your maintenance plan to keep your roof in working order. With weather changes, roof blisters may appear on your commercial flat roof. While roof blisters may not need immediate attention, if left unmonitored, they could lead to saturated insulation and a damaged membrane. Roof blisters are not …
Summary: Roof coatings are similar to a very thick paint that’s engineered to restore an existing roof. Most building owners choose this option because it minimizes tear-off, creates a seamless membrane, lowers energy costs, and provides a new 10-20-year warranty. You’ve probably heard or read about commercial roof coatings and how they can save you money and energy costs while …
A silicone roof coating system usually costs $3 – $7 per square foot. Many factors influence price, such as: We’ll dive into these points (and others) below. And just so you’re aware, West Roofing Systems has been in commercial roofing since 1979. We quote roof coating projects daily, so all of this info is from real roofing projects. NOTE: This …