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 …
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 38 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 …
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 …
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 …
When we meet with future clients, they are usually comparing several types of roofing systems. We are always asked: Which is better? Which is more reasonably priced? What is the commercial roof installation process? At West Roofing Systems, we want to make sure that our future clients have the best information available. For this reason, we created an article that …
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 …
No one purposely hires a bad contractor but it happens all the time. Whether the contractor lies about their credentials, performs unsatisfactory work, or doesn’t show up after you pay a deposit…it spells bad news for you as a facility manager or commercial property owner. It’s best practice to vet any contractor you consider for your property project. As …
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 …
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. But …