Perhaps you’re a property owner who’s had multiple issues with flashing a vertical wall? You’ve tried “patching,” but that’s only worked for a few months. It’s time to think about a different option and get rid of the headache. In this article, you’ll learn: A quick introduction to fluid-applied roofing system #1 – spray foam A quick introduction to fluid-applied …
The best roof for a shopping center is a spray foam roofing system. There are several reasons: They have closed-cell insulation, which will not allow leaks They are easy to maintain with caulk or coating They can save on installation costs because the tear-off is minimized They can be recoated, which extends the warranty They are a fluid-applied system that …
The most cost-effective way to remove loose gravel from a commercial roof is to “wet vacuum” it. If you’re unaware of wet vacuuming, it’s a large vacuum that picks up loose gravel and uses pressurized water to clean the roof. You might have other questions, such as: Why do you need to remove the loose gravel? How much does it …
So, you have some questions about a spray foam roof installation. One question you have is: “How are they able to accurately level a sprayed foam over the existing roof for consistent depth of foam?” Here’s a response from one of our owners: “Our spray foam applicators are trained and have a minimum of 5 years of experience. Also note …
Perhaps you’re learning about spray foam roofing for the first time. You hear how it’s seamless, fluid-applied, and in most cases, doesn’t require the existing roof to be removed. And you wonder, how does the foam attach to an existing roof? Coming from one of our owners, the short answer is: “Spray foam is sprayed directly to a clean/prepared surface. …
Quick definition: Rock Ballast means any type of stone used in a roofing system, such as river rock, slag, and pea gravel. So, you have a leak on a roof that has rocks on top. If so, what are you supposed to do? You might think that the only solution is to remove all the rocks, remove the entire roof …
The cheapest commercial roofing system is a spray foam roof. It’s the cheapest when you consider everything involved with the total cost: The cost of the installation (process + labor + materials) R-value and future energy savings Roof renewability Ease of repairs and maintenance We’ll get into each of these in more detail below. And just so you’re aware, West …
A self-flashing roof is when the top layer of a roof doesn’t need fasteners, adhesives, or rocks to be secured to the insulation or deck below. There are only two examples of a self-flashing roof. Spray polyurethane foam roofing is fluid-applied that expands 30x in size within seconds. The foam will cure, harden, and bond with the surface below. Elastomeric …
So, you’ve heard of the benefits of a silicone roof coating system but recently found out that you’re not eligible. What’s the best option now? The short answer is to install a spray polyurethane foam roofing system. Why? Because you can still avoid the complete tear-off, you’ll get a seamless membrane, it’ll be at least 1” thick so it will …
A buyback period is the length of time it takes a company to recover the cost of a roof installation through the reduction of energy costs. A quick example is if your current energy bill is $100/mo. After a new roof is installed, your new energy bill is $50/mo. If the roof cost $1000 to install, it would take 20 …