Commercial Roofing
Your commercial roof is not a storage area
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Commercial roofing materials are durable, but they are not indestructible. A commercial roof is designed to protect the building from the weather. It is not intended to serve as a workshop, storage platform or unrestricted walkway for every contractor who needs access to rooftop equipment. Yet ...
The context of climate and commercial roofing systems
By The Coffee Shops™. Choosing the right commercial roofing system starts with understanding the conditions it must withstand. Commercial roofing is not a one-size-fits-all decision. A system that performs well in a dry inland climate may fail more quickly near the coast, while a roof built for the Pacific Northwest’s ...
Climate resilience becomes a priority for commercial roof design
By The Coffee Shops™. Building owners are rethinking roofing strategies as heat waves, heavy rainfall and severe storms place greater demands on commercial roof systems. As extreme weather events become more frequent across the country, building owners and facility managers are reevaluating how roof systems are designed and maintained. In ...
Protect your property with smarter drainage maintenance
By The Coffee Shops™. A spring drainage review can help identify roof issues before standing water turns into leaks, interior damage or costly repairs. Water damage on commercial roofs often starts quietly; it might be a clogged drain, some debris build up or just a low spot on the roof. ...
How to choose the right commercial roofing material
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how lifespan, performance factors and maintenance requirements shape the decision between TPO, EPDM, PVC, metal and built-up roofing systems. Choosing a commercial roofing system is a long-term business decision, not just a line item in a construction budget. Many contractors emphasize that building owners and facility ...
Preparing roofs before spring storms
By Jesse Sanchez. Spring weather brings heavy rain, strong winds and sudden temperature swings, making early roof preparation critical for protecting homes and commercial buildings. As spring storm season approaches, property owners face a familiar but increasingly unpredictable pattern of heavy rain, high winds and rapid temperature shifts. Those conditions ...
Preventing ice dams on flat roofs during winter
By Jesse Sanchez. What property owners can do to prevent costly damage from ice dams. Winter weather can place significant strain on flat roofing systems, especially in regions that experience prolonged freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall. Roofing professionals at Classic Construction & Consulting note that in cold climates, one of ...
Why TPO roofing stands out
By Jesse Sanchez. TPO roofing delivers energy efficiency, durability and cost savings for flat and low-slope roofs. Selecting a roofing system requires careful consideration of climate demands, building design and long-term performance. With hot, humid summers and winters that bring snow and freeze-thaw cycles, flat and low-slope roofs must perform ...
Sutter Roofing is the May R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. How a focus on communication and teamwork has helped this family business grow and thrive for over a century. This month, we want to highlight Sutter Roofing as our May 2026 Roofer of the Month. Founded over 120 years ago, Sutter Roofing is one of the ...
Flat roofs in the Upper Midwest
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how flat and low-slope roofing systems perform in the Upper Midwest, what roofing options are best and how to protect them from climate-related challenges. Flat and low-slope roofs are a common feature across commercial and residential properties in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and Classic Construction & Consulting ...
