core goals of a commercial roof

What Is the Core Value of a Commercial Roof?

Greg PalyaCommercial Roofing

The core values of a commercial roof are: To not leak To not negatively affect the bottom line To be energy-efficient If any of these are happening on your roof, it may be time to think differently about a solution. Let’s dive into each of these below. And just so you know, West Roofing Systems has been in commercial roofing …

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: The manufacturers of spray …

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 …

coverboard on a flat roof

What’s the Purpose of a Coverboard in Commercial Roofing?

Greg PalyaCommercial Roofing

Perhaps you’re collecting quotes for your roofing project and one contractor says “We need to install a coverboard before installing the new roofing system.” You think “Is that necessary?” “Why is a coverboard needed?”, “Can I go without the coverboard?” In this article we’re going to talk about: What is a coverboard? What’s the purpose of a coverboard? A few …