spray foam over an existing gravel roof

How Does Spray Foam Get Secured to an Existing Roof?

Greg PalyaSpray Polyurethane Foam Roofing

Perhaps you’re learning about spray foam roofing for the first time. You hear how it’s seamless, fluid-applied, and in most cases, doesn’t require the existing roof to be removed. And you wonder, how does the foam attach to an existing roof? Coming from one of our owners, the short answer is: “Spray foam is sprayed directly to a clean/prepared surface. …

spray foam roofing at Columbia High School - Columbia, Ohio

What Is the Cheapest Commercial Roofing System?

Greg PalyaCommercial Roofing

The cheapest commercial roofing system is a spray foam roof. It’s the cheapest when you consider everything involved with the total cost: We’ll get into each of these in more detail below. And just so you’re aware, West Roofing Systems has been in commercial roofing since 1979. We specialize in spray foam roofing and are constantly battling other traditional roofing …

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The Best Roof for a School

Greg PalyaCommercial Roofing

The best roof for a school lasts a long time, is energy-efficient, requires minimal maintenance, and doesn’t cost a lot. Another bonus is looking at lifetime costs. Since schools last a very long time, how much is this roof going to cost me over 20 years, 50 years, etc.? Sometimes going with the cheaper option today isn’t financially beneficial long-term. …

Spray foam over metal roof at MTD

Spray Foam Over Metal Roofing: Everything You Need To Know

Greg PalyaMetal Roofing, Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing

Have a metal roof that’s leaking? Don’t want to pay for a complete tear-off and replacement? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, you’ll learn about spray polyurethane foam roofing. You’ll learn how it gets installed over a metal roof. You’ll also learn the other reasons (such as R-value and filling in pinholes) why metal roof …

spray foam over an existing flat gravel roof

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, …

torch down roof repaired with spray foam

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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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 …