Low-Slope Roofing
What Kind of Insulation is Used on Flat Roofing?
By Phoenix Roofing Contractors. Understand the importance of fortifying and insulating a flat roof to maximize energy efficiency. As a homeowner or building owner, you should be aware of what goes into fortifying and insulating a flat roof. Flat roofs often require different materials than sloped or pitched roofs, such ...
Reroofing Verses Recoating
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Pros and cons in the ongoing debate about whether recoating your roof is better than reroofing. Why recoat The key to successfully recoating a metal roof is selecting the right coating system. There are many benefits to recoating a metal roof in place ...
Think Twice Before Discounting Cover Boards
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. This overlooked product will increase your roof’s lifespan. As someone new to the roofing industry, I had never heard of cover boards until now. And it turns out, they’re really important to help protect the longevity of the roof. However, they’re often ...
SOPREMA® Introduces Toundra Box: The All-in-One Modular Pre-Vegetated System
Factory-made from 100% recycled polypropylene, the modules are light, can hold a large volume of water and offer excellent wind uplift resistance properties. SOPREMA®, Inc., has released the SOPRANATURE® TOUNDRA BOX just in time for spring. This all-in-one modular pre‑vegetated system is composed of a module containing a filter cloth that ...
A Coat for Every Season
By SureCoat Systems. Find suitable coating products for any location or condition you could experience. Regardless of the region you live in or its corresponding climate conditions, one thing will never change: everyone needs a roof. While some parts of the world are thankful to see four seasons and some are ...
Stunning Roof Mural Atop Miami Hotel Masks Ventilation System
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A London artist used samples from surrounding trees to get a perfect roof coating color match. The rooftop of a trendy hotel in South Beach, Miami, Florida is also a work of art. In an effort to camouflage the ventilation system on the roof, the owners ...
What Does Roof Resiliency Mean for a Building?
By Steve Kuhel, Senior Project Manager, Commercial Roofing Systems, FiberTite. Understanding resilient roofs and their importance. The term “resiliency” is commonly used in regards to buildings and building envelopes. But what is resiliency? How does resiliency apply to roofing? Why should your customers invest in a resilient roof system? ...
Easy Solutions to Low-slope Roof Failures – Part 1
By Surecoat Systems. How knowledge and prevention can make a BIG difference in the life of your commercial roof. There are several factors that affect the lifespan of a flat roof. In this two-part series, we will explore some of the most common ones; from what they are, how and why they ...
The Life Cycle Costs of SPF Roofing Systems Compared to Membrane Roofing Systems
By Mason Knowles. Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing systems have been marketed for years primarily on their documented energy saving characteristics. As a result, much of the SPF roofing market has focused on property owners or institutions that pay their own energy bills. But what about property that is leased or rented, ...
Why Tear-off When You Can Restore?
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A roof in Torrance, California was successfully restored using high-quality, energy-efficient products. Central Roofing completed the Torrance project in Torrance, California using Tropical Roofing Products. For 60 years, Tropical Roofing Products has been specializing in manufacturing products that effectively seal, waterproof, and maintain the roofs’ longevity. ...
