Things Contractors Wish Their Customers Knew About Roofing
As a building owner, you should always plan to work with a roofing contractor to ensure your roofing system is well maintained. Getting the right contractor can be just as [...]
5 Unexpected Places You Need Safety Railing
When working on scaffolding, rooftops, and tall buildings, safety railing is often the first thing to mind. But, there are situations that are just as dangerous and we do not [...]
Air Conditioners: Rooftop vs. Side Yard Units – Which One?
Most people assume that every air conditioning unit is the same. This is true in the sense that they do remove hot air from within the building and cool the [...]
Covering Unsightly Rooftop Equipment with Roof Screens
Most industrial and commercial buildings have equipment on the roof. The roof is the perfect place to keep bulky equipment out of the way. Sadly, it is not always out [...]
Effective Ways To Cool Your Flat Roof
In many cases, a flat roof is more economical and easier to maintain. The one major drawback is that flat roofing has a tendency to trap heat. Because of [...]
Staying Safe During Roof Repair
Roofing repair and installation is the 6th most dangerous job in the country. The roofing industry is responsible for almost 30 deaths out of 100,000 workers each year. This is [...]
Fully Adhered vs. Mechanically Attached Roofing Systems
Commercial buildings often have roofing attached in one of two ways; full adhesion or mechanically. Despite there being other methods, these are the most commonly used. Both roofing attachments involve [...]
Get Your Commercial Roof Ready For The Rain
You don’t have to live in a snowy climate to understand that winter weather can damage your commercial roofing. Rain, sleet, hail, and snow are all capable of damaging your [...]
The History of Roofing
Roofing has been around almost as long as mankind, which makes sense because mankind would have needed shelter. Sleeping out in the rain or snow is not desired by anybody, [...]
What Do You Need to Know About Finding And Fixing A Roof Leak?
Leaks are a common roofing problem and they occur because of regular wear and tear as well as severe weather. It is important to find a leak early so as [...]