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 …
The Two Biggest Fears in Commercial Roofing
The two biggest fears in commercial roofing are: And rightfully so. Every building owner worries about these things. Hopefully after today, I can ease your worries and help you make the best decision. And just so you’re aware, West Roofing Systems has been in commercial roofing since 1979. We specialize in spray polyurethane foam and silicone roof coating systems. Every …
What Is the Effective Useful Life of a Commercial Spray Foam Roof?
So, you’ve heard of spray foam roofing before but are unaware of how long it can last. I mean, what good is a roof for your commercial building if it won’t last very long? From a spray foam roofing company that’s been in business since 1979, we can tell you that they can last at least 50 years. There have …
How to Avoid a Disastrous Spray Foam Roof Installation?
Let’s say that you’re a building owner. Your building is leaking here and there, and you’ve paid good money to get those leaks fixed. But you’re sick of paying for repairs. It’s time to get a new roofing system that’s known to stop leaks. You’ve read that a spray foam roof is a watertight roofing system because they are seamless. …
Can You Spray Foam Over an Existing Leaky Roof?
Yes, you can install a spray foam roofing system over an existing commercial roof. But did you know that some commercial roofs are ineligible for a spray foam application? And for some roofs, it’s illegal to add another roofing system on top of what’s already there? Here are some common questions we’ll answer below: At West Roofing Systems, informing a …
Rigid-Foam Insulation for Commercial Roofing: Polyiso vs. XPS vs. EPS
As a project manager, you get to choose the type of insulation for your commercial roof, but what type is best? We break down the top 3 common types of …