Quick answer: You can install a spray polyurethane foam roof. Spray foam has an R-value of 6.5 per inch of thickness. If all you have is a deck, then you can install almost 4 inches of foam (although we don’t recommend this much foam). If polyiso is available, a combination of polyiso board and spray foam can get you to …
What Is the Process, Warranty, and Cost of Spray Foam Roofing?
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: How does the process of a spray foam roof begin? What equipment comes to your facility and how is it installed? …
Can Spray Foam Be Installed If Vents and HVAC Equipment Are on the Roof?
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 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: What can happen if a spray foam company doesn’t know what they are doing What happens if the spray foam company goes out …
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: How does a typical spray foam roof …
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? It can be used on mostly any roofing substrate or deck The slope can be easily …
What Is the Effective Useful Life of a Commercial Spray Foam Roof?
So, you’ve heard of spray foam roofing before but are unaware of how long it can last. I mean, what good is a roof for your commercial building if it’s not going to last very long? From a spray foam roofing company that’s been in business since 1979, we can tell you that they can last at least 50 …
6 Ways Spray Foam Roofing is Unique
What’s unique about spray foam roofing? The application The ability to minimize tear-off High R-value and closed-cell insulation The slope can be customized There are no seams Ability to be renewed over and over again It’s no secret that spray foam roofing is unique and different from any other commercial roofing system out there. For most, this is …
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 …