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...
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 moreHow To Detect Ponding Water Issues
How To Detect Ponding Water Issues: Signs Without Immediate Roof Inspection As a business with a flat roof, you probably knew the risks that come associated with this design. While you no doubt wanted a flat roof for aesthetic purposes...
Read morePonding Water Sources Other Than Rain: Leaks From Cooler Lines to Structural Issues
Ponding Water Sources Other Than Rain: Leaks From Cooler Lines to Structural Issues Building a flat roof can bring considerable advantages for your commercial roof, primarily in providing more interior space. You may also use your flat roof to...
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 This isn’t an outdated concept...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 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...
Read moreThe Ins and Outs of Roof Leveling Compounds
The Ins and Outs of Roof Leveling Compounds Industrial roofs are often flat, covering a large warehouse, business, or other large building that cannot logically support a peaked roof. The maintenance of these roofs comes from within; when a leak...
Read more3 Common Causes Of Flat Roof Leaks
Flat roofs are a feature of many commercial buildings. They allow a convenient location for the installation of HVAC components. They also make roof and building repairs a much less daunting task. Yet like all roofing styles, flat roofs are...
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