roof coating system over an existing metal roof

Not Eligible for a Roof Coating System? – Here’s What To Do

Greg PalyaSilicone Roof Coatings

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 …

buyback period for a commercial roof

­­­­­­What Is a Buyback Period for a Commercial Roof?

Greg PalyaCost/Pricing

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 …

installing coating over a metal roof

Why Put Coating on a Roof Instead of a Replacement?

Greg PalyaSilicone Roof Coatings

So, your roof is leaking and you’re dreading getting it replaced. How much is it going to cost? How long will the company be here? All these sorts of questions come up. Then you hear about roof coating systems and how they cost half of a full roof replacement. You think: “Is that true?” “How do they work” And “Is …

best roof for a school

The Best Roof for a School

Greg PalyaCommercial Roofing

The best roof for a school lasts a long time, is energy-efficient, requires minimal maintenance, and doesn’t cost a lot. Another bonus is looking at lifetime costs. Since schools last a very long time, how much is this roof going to cost me over 20 years, 50 years, etc.? Sometimes going with the cheaper option today isn’t financially beneficial long-term. …

photo of a spray foam roof in Oberlin, Ohio

Why Is a Spray Foam Roof So Expensive?

Greg PalyaSpray Polyurethane Foam Roofing

Maybe you just got your quote back from a spray foam roofing company and the price came back higher than expected? Maybe you got a quote last Summer and the quote was $50,000, but this year it’s $80,000? What the heck happened? There are three main reasons why the price of spray foam roofing has increased: Supply chain delays, raw …

roofing granules being installed on a flat roof

The Purpose of Roofing Granules on a Flat Roof

Greg PalyaCommercial Roofing

You may be familiar with roofing granules on shingle roofs for residential homes. But what’s the purpose of roofing granules for commercial flat roofs? Perhaps you’re getting a quote for a spray foam and coating roof or just a silicone restoration coating roof and you see granules are included in the scope of work. You may be wondering, what’s the …

roof coating system over a TPO roof

TPO Membrane at the End of Its Life: What to Do?

Greg PalyaTPO

Have a TPO roof? Are you dealing with multiple leaks, seams are losing adhesion, or have tiny pinholes? If so, it’s time to do something with your roof. Here’s what we’ll cover in this article: And just so you’re aware, West Roofing Systems has been in commercial roofing since 1979. We’ve repaired, restored, or replaced hundreds of TPO roofs across …

foam over metal roof

How to Repair Tiny Holes in Your Commercial Roof?

Greg PalyaCommercial Roofing

Summary: Spray foam is fluid-applied that expands into a solid, thus it’s a great roofing system that fills in any microscopic pinholes, cracks, and leaks in an existing roof. So, your commercial roof is leaking but you’re unsure where the leaks are coming from. Could it be the seams, around that HVAC unit, etc.? If this is happening to your …

Spray foam over metal roof at MTD

Spray Foam Over Metal Roofing: Everything You Need To Know

Greg PalyaMetal Roofing, Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing

Have a metal roof that’s leaking? Don’t want to pay for a complete tear-off and replacement? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, you’ll learn about spray polyurethane foam roofing. You’ll learn how it gets installed over a metal roof. You’ll also learn the other reasons (such as R-value and filling in pinholes) why metal roof …