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 …
What’s the Recommended Thickness of a Spray Foam Roof?
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 …
What R-Value Is Needed for a Commercial Roof?
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 …
Spray Foam Roofing for Apartment Complexes: Pros and Cons
So, you’re the owner of an apartment complex and you’re having some roofing problems. Renters in building 2 say there’s brown spots forming on the ceiling. Renters in building 7 say parts of the roof have been blown off and are laying in the front yard. You’ve got some roofing issues and you need them solved. Should you go …
What Commercial Roof Types Can Spray Foam Be Installed Over?
You may have heard from a friend, an article, or a colleague that you should look into a spray polyurethane foam roof. You may have heard that it’s seamless, has great R-value, and in most cases, it won’t require complete removal of the current roof, which is great for landfills and the environment. But, you might be thinking, “Can spray …
Good vs Bad Spray Foam Roofing Contractors: 5 Differences
So, your commercial roof has some leaks. You research repair vs restoration vs complete tear off, and you realize there are many advantages of installing a spray polyurethane foam roof. The advantages that stick out most are: High R-value – therefore I’ll be saving money in heating/cooling costs I don’t have to completely remove my entire roof, just the …
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: Spray foam roofs are seamless (most leaks begin at the seams) Spray foam roofs have the greatest R-value of any roofing material (reduces your energy costs) …
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 …