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Perhaps this is the first time you’re researching SPF (Spray Polyurethane Foam) roofing? If so, you want to know the basics to see if spray foam is the right solution to your roofing issue. In this article, we’ll cover: And just so you’re aware, West Roofing Systems has been in commercial roofing since 1979. We specialize in spray polyurethane foam …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Imagine you’re the building owner of a cold storage facility and you have roofing issues. Say a few leaks here and there. In every market, competition is fierce, and margins are thin. But since your building needs to be 40 degrees or lower constantly, you’re paying more to cool your building down than your competition, which has an airtight roofing …
Imagine you’re a building owner and you have a roof leak. You research all the commercial roofing systems, the pros and cons of each, pricing, etc. You know what you want…a spray foam roof. You get a few quotes and choose the cheapest contractor. Spray foam installation is spray foam installation…right? Year 3, your spray foam roof looks like a …
You may be wondering, spray foam roofs get spray applied, meaning they can be a ½ inch, 2 inches, or 10 inches, or really any thickness a spray foam applicator feels like doing. But what thickness is most beneficial to my roof? I don’t want the costs of applying additional foam to outweigh the benefits it will provide. This is …
You may wonder if there’s a certain R-value you need to hit to comply with building codes. The short answer is, if you need to remove your roofing system all the way down to the deck, then yes, you need to comply with the latest minimal R-value requirements. If you can re-roof over your existing roof, then you don’t. To …