What’s unique about spray foam roofing? It’s no secret that spray foam roofing is unique and different from any other commercial roofing system out there. For most, this is the first time they’ve heard about spray foam being used as a roofing application. FYI: West Roofing Systems has been installing, maintaining, and recoating spray foam roofing systems since 1979. Let’s …
Why Commercial Roof Proposals Are Over Budget (What Options You Have?)
Summary: Sometimes commercial roofing projects can be very complex. Different roof systems, multiple penetrations, different slopes…these can all happen in one roofing project. These difficulties make projects expensive, as was the case for Metzenbaum Center in Geauga County until they installed a non-traditional roofing system. Let’s say that you’re the property manager of a large commercial building. The roof has …
How Does Spray Foam Roofing Work?
Say you’re a building owner. Say you’re having roof issues. Say you’d like to take care of the problem as quickly…and as cost-effectively as possible. If this is you, I’d like to introduce you to a roofing system that most don’t know about. It’s called spray polyurethane foam roofing and we’ll explain how the system works below. Before we get …
Spray Foam Roofing 101: 6 Basics You Need to Know
Here’s an introduction to spray foam roofing, which will cover these six points: Let’s get started… 1. What is spray foam roofing? Spray foam roofing is a watertight roofing system that has three parts: The foam is produced by combining and heating two chemicals. These chemicals are pumped from a truck, transferred through a heated hose, and then sprayed onto …
Why Spray Foam Roofs Need 2 Layers of Coating
Let’s say you need some work done…say you need your car painted. You see if any of your friends can do it…nope. You see if anyone in your family knows a car painter…nope. You contemplate watching 5 hours of YouTube videos, hanging up a tarp in your garage and spending money on likely one-time-use supplies…huge nope! Your only option is …
What Are the Restrictions for a Spray Foam Roofing Installation?
Are you a building owner who’s doing their research on commercial roofing options? If so, we’re happy you considered learning about spray polyurethane foam roofing. Many people hear about the benefits, such as: However, most building owners don’t consider when the actual installation can be performed. There are plenty of restrictions that limited the window of installation of a spray …
3 Reasons Spray Foam Roofing Won’t Work for Your Building
There are situations in life that just don’t work out. For example: While some situations don’t work due to born talent, health, or financial issues, that’s just what life throws at us sometimes. The same (while not as personal) can be said about getting a spray foam roof. Sometimes, a spray foam roof just isn’t the greatest fit for your …
Single-Ply Membrane vs Spray Polyurethane Foam: Which is Best for Commercial Flat Roofs?
When we meet with future clients, they usually compare several types of roofing systems. We’re always asked: Which is better? Which is more affordable? Which is best for long-lasting protection? The Basics Single-Ply Membrane Roofing Single-Ply Membranes are sheets of rubber and other synthetics that can be chemically adhered to insulation or ballasted creating a layer of protection on your …
Pros and Cons of Spray Foam Roofing Systems
In this article, you’ll learn the pros of spray foam roofing, such as: But nothing’s perfect. We’ll go through the cons as well, such as: Just so you’re aware, this article has been reviewed, edited, and approved for publishing by a spray foam roofing expert with more than 30 years of experience. Let’s get started! Pros of Spray Foam Roofing …