The Importance of Slope On Flat Commercial Roofs If you’re one of many who thought that a flat roof was, well … flat, you can be forgiven for not knowing that no roof is actually perfectly flat. A slope, however slight, is essential...
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Long-Term Effects of Ponding Water on a Flat Roof If your commercial building has a flat roof, sometimes there is a problem with ponding water. This is because the flat roof can hinder drainage from rainwater, which results in standing water on...
Read moreBasic Tools Used by a Commercial Roofing Contractor
Basic Tools Used by a Commercial Roofing Contractor Do you have a flat commercial roof that needs work? Repairing or replacing a flat commercial roof is a job that needs to be handled only by a professional roofer as these tasks require specific...
Read moreFlat Roof Issues That Are Easy To Fix: Problems You’ll Face if Not Fixed in Time
Flat Roof Issues That Are Easy To Fix: Problems You’ll Face if Not Fixed in Time Your business was perhaps built some time ago, and in the process, you figured a flat roof was the best building design. This isn’t an outdated concept...
Read moreStructural Failure Due to Long-Term Effects of Ponding Water
Structural Failure Due to Long-Term Effects of Ponding Water A flat roof for commercial businesses make a lot of sense for a host of reasons; the level roof surface is utilized for air handling units, gas vents, skylights, and other mechanical...
Read moreA Few Safety Tips to Keep in Mind When on a Flat Roof
A Few Safety Tips to Keep in Mind When on a Flat Roof You may think that working on a flat roof is safer than working on a sloped one — after all, gravity is working against you on a sloped surface! Not so fast. Tradespeople tasked with...
Read more5 Most Common Flat Commercial Roof Issues Fixed by Professionals
5 Most Common Flat Commercial Roof Issues Fixed by Professionals From time to time, an operation may experience a problem with their flat commercial roof. It’s important to know when it’s time to call out a professional roofing...
Read moreThe Importance of Gutter Maintenance for Flat Roofs
The Importance of Gutter Maintenance for Flat Roofs Flat roofs create unique challenges. Pooling, also known as ponding water is a common problem due to lack of drainage, blocked drains, or insufficient sloping. Ultimately, it can deteriorate a...
Read moreBasic Characteristics of Single Ply Adhesives & Asphalt Emulsion Products
Basic Characteristics of Single Ply Adhesives & Asphalt Emulsion Products Since single ply roofing membranes first appeared in the roofing industry, almost 40 years ago, several types of installation techniques have been used, such as...
Read moreThe Many Performance Requirements for Roof Leveling Compounds
The Many Performance Requirements for Roof Leveling Compounds It’s important to focus on correcting a roof when it is prone to poor drainage. A way to fill low spots and achieve positive slope by by applying roof leveling compounds. You...
Read moreThe Most Common Issues with Flat Commercial Roofs
The Most Common Issues with Flat Commercial Roofs Flat commercial roofs (a.k.a. low slope roofs) are the standard for most commercial buildings for a variety of reasons. Given the square footage of most commercial buildings, the peak on a sloped...
Read moreThe Key Differences Between Flat Roof and Gable Roof Repair
The Key Differences Between Flat Roof and Gable Roof Repair Two of the most common types of roofs used in both commercial and residential applications are flat roofs and gable roofs. While each type of roof has its own benefits, the real question...
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