Ponding Water & Rooftop HVAC Units: Is There a Connection? If you’ve got one or more rooftop HVAC units sitting atop your flat commercial roof, there’s a good chance you’ve also got ponding issues. Every owner of a building...
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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 This isn’t an outdated concept...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 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...
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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 more3 Ways to Reduce Weight on a Flat Roof
3 Ways to Reduce Weight on a Flat Roof It’s important to reduce weight on a flat roof. If the weight continues to increase, it’s going to cause the roof to cave in. There are many ways to reduce the weight and therefore you need to...
Read moreImportant Facts About Ponding Water That You May Not Know
Important Facts About Ponding Water That You May Not Know Have you ever seen a flat surface that has enough standing water that kids could wade in it? This is a condition commonly known as ponding water. When water stays on a flat roof for 48...
Read moreFlat Commercial Roof Mold: What To Do About It
Flat Commercial Roof Mold: What To Do About It When you have a flat commercial roof, you need to be careful about the various issues that can arise. There is generally poor drainage, and this can lead to ponding water. If the water sits long...
Read moreAddressing Roof Rot on A Flat Commercial Roof
Addressing Roof Rot on A Flat Commercial Roof Roof Rot (aka dry rot) is a roof condition to avoid at all costs. It’s ugly, it’s unhealthy, and it’s costly to repair the damage it causes. Roof rot breaks down roofing materials...
Read moreProblems Linked With Ponding Water: Mosquitoes and Other Damaging Side Effects
Problems Linked With Ponding Water: Mosquitoes and Other Damaging Side Effects If you’re a business owner, you probably strive to please your clients and employees. Part of that job is ensuring that your building is structurally sound and doesn’t...
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