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Why Very Severe Hail Is Important for Building Owners
By Chris Meyer, FiberTite. Your roof is your first line of defense against severe weather, especially Very Severe Hail. In 2017, a single hailstorm battered the city of Denver with tennis- and baseball-sized hailstones, resulting in $2.3 billion in losses, Colorado’s costliest natural disaster on record. Choosing the right roof system ...
Buildings with Electric Heat – Do Reflective Membranes Still Make Sense?
By GAF. A case study shows the minimal impact of the winter sun. There has been a school of thought that dark roofs help heat buildings located in the north during winter. Articles claiming this to be the case have always been based on the use of electric heat. Gas heat is ...
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. ...
Help Building Owners Understand that Restoration May be an Option
By Western Colloid. Many building owners don't understand that they might be eligible for a roof restoration instead of a replacement. This article will help you educate them. A roof replacement is a big project, and it can be hard for building owners to know where to start. They usually start with ...
