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If you’re trying to fix a leaky, aging roof without spending a fortune on tear-off and replacement, you’ve likely heard about spray foam roofing. But is it the right solution for your building? At West Roofing Systems, we’ve applied foam to thousands of roofs and seen exactly where it shines—and where it may not be the best fit. In this …
Quick Summary: If you have an older spray foam roof, it’s possible it can be recoated with an elastomeric coating. Automatically assuming you need a complete tear-off can be a costly, unnecessary mistake. Real-world scenario: West Roofing Systems traveled to Chicago to look at a roofing project. It was an old TPO roof that was leaking, and they were looking …
When you get a quote for a commercial roofing project, it’s important to understand how the costs break down between materials and labor. This knowledge can help you make more informed decisions about your investment. It’s not out worldly for a commercial roofing project that’s installing a traditional roofing system (TPO, EPDM, Metal) to be 60% labor and 40% material …
When choosing the best roofing system for a large warehouse, spray polyurethane foam (SPF) is the best choice. The system offers several advantages over traditional roofing systems that make it suited for the demands of large-scale industrial spaces. Here are 5 reasons why spray foam is the best option: 1. Superior Insulation and Thickness Spray polyurethane foam roofs are known …
Quick Summary: An R-value of 26 can be achieved on a bare metal roof. Adding more than a R-26 may result in diminished returns. So, you have a metal roof, and you’re looking at increasing its R-value. Or, your metal roof is uninsulated and you’re looking to get started. Spray Polyurethane Foam can be installed over the existing metal roof. …
Quick Summary: The ballpark cost of restoring a commercial metal roof is $3 – $10 per square foot. The price depends on the details of the project. Do you want coating or spray foam + coating? Do you want a 10, 15, or 20-year warranty? Is there any metal that needs removed and replaced before the install can begin? How …
Summary: You want to seal the entire roof with a fluid-applied roofing system, such as a roof coating system or spray polyurethane foam. Perhaps you have a commercial roof leak and you have no idea where it’s coming from. You’ve done patch after patch and repair after repair. Water is still coming in from somewhere. Now what do you do? …
A new or restored commercial roof isn’t a small purchase. The installation can be costly. Then after the installation, there are other costs that your roof plays a part in, such as: And several other factors. In this article, you’ll learn the 8 ways spray foam roofing saves you money. Here’s what’s covered: We’ll get into more detail on each …
Summary: The ballpark cost to restore a commercial gravel built-up roof is $6.50 – $10 per square foot. Many factors affect cost, such as how much gravel needs removed, how much wet insulation is present, and what warranty length the building owner desires. So, you have a commercial building with a gravel-built-up roof. It’s leaking, super old, or on the …
Installing a spray foam roof is the easiest and most cost-effective way to raise low spots on a commercial roof. There are two reasons why: If you’ve never seen spray foam installed, please watch the video below: Other commercial roofing systems, such as TPO, EPDM, and BUR, are flat. The slope of those systems is created using different heights of …