Summary: The process is to determine eligibility and if a roof coating system is the right solution for the building owner’s problem. Silicone roof coating systems can be sprayed or rolled onto an existing roof. Warranties are usually granted for 10-20 years. There are many variables with cost, but it’s usually $3.50-$7 per sq. ft. So, you’ve heard about silicone …
Lots of factors decide the most affordable commercial roofing system. This includes the current conditions of the existing roof, lifetime costs, energy savings, etc. In this article, you’ll learn that the most affordable commercial roofing system is: NOTE: the first three talk about “affordability today”, the last two talk about “affordability in the future” And so you’re aware, we only …
Quick answer: You can install a spray polyurethane foam roof. Spray foam has an R-value of 6.5 per inch of thickness. If all you have is a deck, then you can install almost 4 inches of foam (although we don’t recommend this much foam). If polyiso is available, a combination of polyiso board and spray foam can get you to …
Summary: If you notice even the slightest separation in your roof seams, you need to contact a roofing contractor immediately! If you ignore the problem, the separation will get worse, more water will saturate your insulation, and the repair (or possibly a complete roof replacement) will be more expensive than if you got the problem fixed immediately. So, you went …
Perhaps you’ve heard of spray polyurethane foam roofing, or a silicone roof coating system, and you wonder “Which one is the best for my leaking roof?” There are many factors to decide, such as: Once you answer all these questions, you should be able to determine if a spray foam roof or a silicone roof coating system is the right …
Perhaps this is the first time you’re researching SPF (Spray Polyurethane Foam) roofing? If so, you want to know the basics to see if spray foam is the right solution to your roofing issue. In this article, we’ll cover: And just so you’re aware, West Roofing Systems has been in commercial roofing since 1979. We specialize in spray polyurethane foam …
So, you have a commercial building with a pretty busy roof. Your roof has vents, pipes, skylights, HVAC units, and maybe some other boxes you don’t know what they do. And…you’ve read about the benefits of a spray foam roof, and you think “this could be a great solution to our roofing problems”. But you wonder if a spray foam …
Quick answer: You might want to look at seamless roofing systems such as spray polyurethane foam or roof coating systems. These roof systems are fluid-applied and will cover any microscopic water entry points on your roof. So, you have a large commercial roof that’s leaking. You see where the leak is coming through the building or leaving brown spots on …
Are you the owner or manager of a commercial building with a metal roof? Perhaps it’s leaking and/or very old and you’re wondering what cost-effective repair or restoration options you have? If that’s true, you’ve come to the right place! The short story is…silicone roofing systems can be installed over your existing metal roof. They eliminate the complete tear-off, make …
So, you’ve heard of spray foam roofing and you’re trying to learn more about it. One thing to consider when looking at different roofing systems is “what can go wrong with it?” In this article, you’ll learn: And just so you’re aware, every piece of content written at West Roofing Systems is produced in-house. Every article is reviewed and edited …