Low-Slope Roofing
Q&A – Self-adhered versus torch-down
When presented with low-slope roofing options, this Californian wanted to get a second opinion. Albert, a homeowner in California with a low-slope roof, recently reached out to our experts with the following question: I was speaking with a roofer about replacing my roof, and he recommended using Polyfresco with a torch-down ...
Q&A - Has this flashing been correctly installed?
After a roof repair, one Middlesex resident is seeking a second opinion. Alessia from Middlesex experienced a persistent roof leak and sought confirmation that the repairs are up to snuff. She asked the following: I am seeking professional feedback regarding a recent roof replacement at my property. I live in a ...
The importance of roof maintenance records
By Cotney Consulting Group. Why every property owner should have this simple file, and what should be in it. Most property owners know they should keep records for major repairs, warranties and insurance claims. Yet roofing documents are often scattered across email inboxes, filing cabinets, contractor folders and old closing paperwork. ...
Roofing work affects more than the roof
By Cotney Consulting Group. Learn about planning roof work around an occupied building. When a building remains occupied during a roofing project, the work can affect employees, tenants, customers, residents, deliveries, parking, access and normal day-to-day operations. Noise, dust, odors, equipment movement and temporary closures can create problems even when ...
When to coat and when to replace
By The Coffee Shops™. Roof coatings can be a great solution for some projects, but there are cases where deeper damage requires a full replacement. As roof coatings continue to grow in popularity due to affordability and ease of installation, it can be tempting to automatically default to using them ...
Roof coatings versus full replacement for sustainability
AAR Expert Brittany Wimbish says sustainability is about not wasting what you have, while also being realistic about its condition. When we talk about sustainability in roofing, it doesn’t always mean starting over with a brand-new roof. Sometimes it means getting more life out of the roof you already have. That’s ...
Stop moisture before it damages concrete floors
By Jesse Sanchez. APF Polymer Surfaces’ VaporSolve systems help isolate moisture-sensitive flooring from concrete moisture and support long-term performance. According to ICP Group, excess moisture in concrete slabs can become one of the most invasive and costly problems in a flooring installation. When moisture is trapped beneath low-permeability flooring, it ...
Cool roofs shine as hotter cities turn down the heat
By Emma Richardson. ROOFCORP helps contractors navigate updated code requirements for roof coatings. Commercial roofs in warm climates like Los Angeles provide unique challenges, as the city is subject to elevated radiation year-round. Additionally, the long cooling season and urban heat island effect can cause roof surface temperatures to ...
Giving aging HVAC new life
By Emma Peterson. How air handler renewal extends HVAC system life without full replacement. HVAC systems are expensive with commercial replacements for large campuses – healthcare, education and manufacturing – being up to $45,000 in some areas. Because of this often steep cost, many facility managers and building owners look ...
Campany Roofing is the July Roofer of the Month
By Emma Peterson. With expertise spanning everything from slate and cedar to liquid-applied systems and high-rises, Campany Roofing continues to set the standard in Florida roofing. Our latest Roofer of the Month is Campany Roofing, a premier roofer in South Florida founded back in 1990 by Ed Campany. To learn ...
