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: We’ll get into each of these in more detail below. And just so you’re aware, West Roofing Systems has been in commercial roofing since 1979. We specialize in spray foam roofing and are constantly battling other traditional roofing …
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. So why does this matter? Or what are the benefits of having a self-flashing roof? In this post, you’ll learn: And just so you’re aware, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …