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How to Cost-Effectively Repair a Flat Gravel Roof

Greg PalyaGravel Built-Up

Let’s be honest; we all want stuff done as cheaply as possible. Such as repairing the hole in the driveway, getting landscaping done, and replacing gutters. But we also don’t want it done so cheaply that we don’t get the best value…the best bang for our buck. What good is saving $20 on repairing the hole in the driveway with …

HOA re-roofed with spray polyurethane foam

5 Things to Consider About Your HOA’s Choice of Roofing System

Greg PalyaCommercial Roofing

Perhaps you’re on the board of your HOA and you have some roofing issues. And let’s say you’ve done some simple repairs for a while, and you think it’s time for a new roofing system. Which roofing system should you choose? Popular options are TPO, Metal, and Spray Polyurethane Foam. In this article, you’ll learn: And just so you know, …

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Torch Down Roof Repair – What Options Do You Have?

Greg PalyaCommercial Roofing

So, you have a torch down roof and you’re looking into repair options. You’re also probably wondering about cost, warranties, if you need to rip everything off, etc. In this post, you’ll learn: I wanted to point out that we only write articles based on true events and experiences. West Roofing Systems has been in spray foam roofing since 1979. …

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How To Save Money and Extend the Life of Your Commercial EPDM Roof?

Greg PalyaEPDM

Summary: You can make minor repairs (if needed) and install spray polyurethane foam over your existing EPDM roof. Or, if your roof is in good enough condition, you can install a roof coating system over what you already have. Either way will minimize tear-off (huge cost savings versus ripping everything off) and it will get you a new 10-20-year warranty. …

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The Best Repair Option for a Gravel Built-up Roof

Greg PalyaGravel Built-Up

Summary: In most cases, the best repair option for a gravel built-up roof is to install a spray foam roof. The reason is that it can be installed over the existing roof, eliminating the cost of a tear-off or laying down a cover board. A spray foam roof fills in all the nooks and crannies, increases R-value, is renewable, makes …

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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 …

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What’s the Most Affordable Commercial Roofing System?

Greg PalyaCost/Pricing

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 …

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Should I Choose Spray Foam Roofing or Silicone Roof Coatings?

Greg PalyaComparisons

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 …