Winter is almost here. This means colder temperatures and snowfall. As a business owner, you may be asking yourself the effects snow can have on your flat roof. Flat roofs have a lot of advantages, but they may suffer during the winter months. At...
Read moreHow To: Identify your Type of Membrane or Roof Coating
Roof coating and membranes serve a vital purpose for buildings and enclosures with flat roofs. Membranes and coatings are designed to create a strong seal to prevent leak when water begins to build. The different types of coverings can be...
Read more6 Signs That Your Flat Roof Has a Low Spot
Flat commercial roof low spots can lead to damage, leaks, and expensive repairs if they are not dealt with in an effective and timely manner. So, how do you know if you have a low spot? What are the signs that there is a low spot on your roof?...
Read moreEstimating Material Needed to Level Low Spots
Estimating Material Needed to Level Low Spots: From Depth to Coverage Rate After enjoying a flat roof on your business for years, you’re probably noticing a big problem: Low spots. If you’re new to this problem, it means your roof no...
Read moreFlat Commercial Roof Membrane Options: Similarities and Differences
Flat Commercial Roof Membrane Options: Similarities and Differences When you decided to build a flat roof, did you make a concerted effort to think about the roof membranes you’d use? The options available for roof membranes are...
Read moreThe Importance of Slope On Flat Commercial Roofs
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...
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 This isn’t an outdated concept...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 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 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 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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