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 …
What to Do If Commercial Roof Leaks Are Difficult to Track and Locate?
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 …
What Can Go Wrong with a Spray Foam Roof?
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 …
How Durable Is Spray Foam Roofing and How Long Will It Last?
Perhaps this is the first time you’ve considered a spray foam roofing system? Like many others, you have lots of questions about it. And we don’t blame you. What good is a roofing system if it’s not durable to your conditions and climate? And how long is it going to last? In short, spray polyurethane foam has a compression strength …
How Does a Spray Foam Roof Get Installed?
Perhaps this is the first time you’ve considered installing a spray foam roofing system? If so, you’re probably wondering how this stuff gets installed? Some people think that a tank is installed on the roof. Some think that roofers are equipped with backpacks that spray out the foam. In this article, we’ll answer: And just so you’re aware, every piece …
What is a Good Alternative to Polyiso Board Insulation?
With recent shortages of materials in every industry, companies are looking for alternatives to keep business going. In commercial roofing, polyiso board is a common type of insulation that many companies use. A great alternative to polyiso board insulation is spray polyurethane foam. Why? If you have any questions about spray polyurethane foam, please contact us and we’ll respond ASAP. …
Stay With Existing Spray Foam Roof or Go with TPO? (Pros and Cons)
I recently got an unexpected call from a commercial property owner. They said that they had a spray foam roof installed in 1994, it’s been recoated twice, but now there’s some leaking. They want to know if it’s more cost-effective to perform another recoat, or start over and install a new roofing system, such as TPO. Cost is their number …
Cost-Effective Repair for Modified Bitumen Roof
What should you do if you have a granulated modified bitumen roof and it’s leaking? You might think the only option is to rip it all off and install a new system. What if you could get a new roof installed for 1/3 of the cost of installing a new granulated roof? That’s exactly what happened to Mercer County Career …
Spray Foam Roofing for Existing Roofs: A Beginner’s Guide
When I bring up spray foam roofing to a friend or someone new that I meet, they always have a strange look on their face. They say, “I’ve never heard of that before” or “I’ve never seen that on a roof”. If you are like most, this is the first time you’ve heard about spray foam roofing. But don’t worry. …
4 Reasons Why SPF Roofing Is the Most Cost-Effective Option for Schools
Summary: Spray foam roofs are cost-effective for schools because they can avoid a complete tear-off by installing spray foam right over the existing roof. Spray foam also has the best R-value per inch of thickness of any roofing insulation. Spray foam roofing can be installed very quickly. Spray foam roofing can be renewed over and over again, making the lifetime …