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 …

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The Two Biggest Fears in Commercial Roofing

Greg PalyaCommercial 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 …

how to avoid a bad spray foam installation

How to Avoid a Disastrous Spray Foam Roof Installation?

Greg PalyaProblems

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. …

spray foam over a leaking commercial roof

Can You Spray Foam Over an Existing Leaky Roof?

Greg PalyaSpray Polyurethane Foam Roofing

 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 …