Low-Slope Roofing
Easy Solutions to Low-slope Roof Failures – Part 2
By Monica Pedrique, Surecoat. How knowledge and prevention can make a BIG difference in the life of your commercial roof. In Part 1 we reviewed a few factors that affect the lifespan of a flat roof such as poor installation, weathering and wind-uplift. In this second part of our series we will ...
What Does Roof Resiliency Mean for a Building?
By Steve Kuhel, 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? Having a resilient roof will ...
The Art of Creating a Good Roof Maintenance Program
By Western Colloid. Learn why establishing a roof maintenance program can add years to the life of your roof and what goes into a great plan. Attention all building owners! Did you know if you establish a roof maintenance program then you can save yourself loads of time and money ...
Upgrading for Energy Efficiency; It’s a Thing!
By Western Colloid. By getting a cool roof restoration, you’ll end up saving money and helping the environment. Cool roofs have been hot on the market for a while now, but are you waiting until you need a new roof to do it? If so, did you realize that you can do ...
Your Complete Guide to Commercial Roof Types
By Evelyn Witterholt. Understand the benefits and drawbacks of each type of commercial roof on the market. For first-time or current building owners, making a roofing decision can be stressful, especially when you are unfamiliar with the types of commercial roofs on the market. Knowing even the basics of the ...
Skip the Roof Replacement by Repairing the Roof First!
By Western Colloid. Here’s how to tell if you need to renew, restore or recondition your roof, rather than replace it. If you are just coaxing your roof along until you absolutely must replace it, you should know that you have more options! Waiting until the last minute to repair your roof ...
How Are You Currently Managing Your Roof?
By Western Colloid. Questions about management styles that commercial roof owners should be asking themselves. As a building owner, your roof is an asset that needs a long-term care plan as it is your building’s biggest expense. All statistics show that roof maintenance saves you money, in both the short- ...
What to do About Roof Ponding
By ICP Group. Ever wonder how to handle water ponding on a flat roof? Water can’t run off of flat roofs the way that it can on slanted roofs, which leads to water puddling on the roof that creates structural damage and leaks. Pooling water on your roof ...
How a Cool Roof System Can Benefit a Building
By Western Colloid. If you’re a building owner who wants to improve your building’s energy efficiency, you may not have even thought about your roof. With so many integrated systems — from the building envelope to the heating and cooling system, from the front door to the roof — ...
Maximize Your Commercial Building’s ROI
By Western Colloid. How to achieve a higher return on your investment by upgrading your commercial building’s roof with a quality roof coating system. With so many changes in the commercial real estate market, you might be considering selling your commercial building. One of the ways to get a high ...
