Low-Slope Roofing
Top September Articles: Contractor Insights, Historical Restorations and TPO Roof Best Practices
By Anna Lockhart. Here’s what has been trending on the AskARoofer™ (AAR) newsroom this past month. September brought our readers a slew of interesting articles spanning various topics. Readers particularly enjoyed the question from a Georgia building owner about the safety of putting rocks on a TPO roof. Roofing ...
Common Low-slope Roofing Terminology Every Homeowner Should Know
By John Kenney. It’s important to know what you’re dealing with when it comes to renovating or installing a low-slope roof. This article covers the basic terms home and building owners may want to familiarize themselves with in preparation for working with a low-slope roof. Editor’s note: John Kenney ...
6 Roof Coating Ratings and Standards You Must Know
By Western Colloid. Here’s everything you need to know about roof coating system approvals, ratings, standards and building codes. Have you ever seen an acronym or number on a roofing product and wondered what they all mean? These often indicate that the product is regulated and approved by various industry ...
3 Ways to Make Sure Your Roof Meets Safety Requirements
By Evelyn Witterholt. To avoid OSHA violations and possible fines, building owners must prioritize rooftop safety. Did you know that in 2022, the number-one most-cited Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard was fall protection? Building owners who want to repair or replace their roof in the future must prioritize ...
Roof Coatings: An Added Layer of Protection for Your Roof and Your Wallet
By Dani Sheehan. See how roof coatings serve as another resource for increasing the life of your roof and other ways it can save you money. With the recent launch of CoatingsCoffeeShop™, the topic of roof coatings is buzzing. In a recent AskARoofer Podcast episode, Megan Ellsworth and Lauren White ...
Building Owners Guide to FM Tested Products
Understand the FM approval process and how these products, once approved, are the gold standard for your next roofing project. As a building owner, it’s important to choose the right products for your next roofing project. Understanding how roofing products are tested and what the process is for getting approval ...
How to Take Care of Your Flat Roof – Tips and Tricks for Flat Roof Maintenance
By Anna Lockhart. Al Torrella of Elite Roofing discusses basic flat roof maintenance tips for homeowners living in inner cities! In a recent episode of the AskARoofer Podcast, hosts Lauren and Megan sat down with Al Torrella of Elite Roofing to discuss the importance of roof maintenance and ...
Saving Money on a Roof Starts With Quality Education
By Evelyn Witterholt. We speak with roof restoration experts about why a well-trained roofer is so important to building owners. For building owners, investing in a roof restoration can be difficult on your wallet. But one of the best ways to save money on a new roof for your building ...
Important Considerations to Make Before Adding Solar to Your Commercial Roof
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what every building owner needs to know before adding solar panels to their roof. There are a lot of incentives these days to add solar to your commercial roof, including tax credits and a lower electricity bill. But if you’re a building owner who still has ...
The History of Gravel Roof Restorations
By Western Colloid. Learn more about the history of gravel roofs and how we go about restoring them using asphalt emulsion. One of the earliest forms of roofing was built-up roofing which started in the early 1900s. This type of roofing was made of melted asphalt that was then reinforced ...
