Commercial Roofing Blog with useful information for facility owners

Winterizing Tips for Your Commercial Roof

Although facility managers may be familiar with how heat can affect a commercial roof, they may not think about the negative effects winter weather can have on their commercial building roof type. More specifically, how snow, ice, sleet, and extremely cold temperatures can impact it. This blog will address winter elements, how they affect a commercial roofing system…

Understanding Your Commercial Roof Warranty & What’s Covered

According to The Farmers’ Almanac, the winter weather forecast calls for “a season of rapid-fire storms that will bring both rain and snow, with little downtime in between.” The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) had predicted an above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season—and it’s not over yet. In addition to flooding, hurricanes and other major storms can cause a variety of damage to buildings including structural…

Understanding Thermal Cycling Can Preserve Your Commercial Roof

Thermal cycling is the process of repeatedly changing the temperature of a material between two extremes, which can cause thermal stresses in the material. Understanding thermal cycling will aid in the performance and lifespan of your facility’s roof—especially here in the northeast, where your roof will see a 100-degree temperature fluctuation over its lifetime. Unfortunately, thermal expansion and contraction will have a negative impact on roofing materials and structures by causing materials to move…

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How to Extend the Life of Your Flat Commercial Roof

There are many different commercial building roof types available for industrial facilities. The type you install typically depends on a few factors including climate, building use, cost, and maintenance considerations. Some of the most common commercial roof types include pitched, gable, dome, metal, built-up roofs, TPO, EPDM, and flat roofs. Flat roofs have little to no slope and traditionally have a pitch of less than ten degrees…

Don’t Let High Winds Wreak Havoc on Your Commercial Roof

Last year was a historic year for costly disasters and extreme weather throughout much of the United States. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Environmental Information, 2023 included 28 weather and climate disasters, surpassing the previous record of 22 in 2020, and costing at least $92.9 billion! Most of these climate disasters involve severe wind…

Solar Panels Can Provide Many Benefits to Commercial Facilities

With the cost of electricity continuing to skyrocket, businesses are scrambling to find ways to save money and installing solar panels on your roof could prove to be very beneficial for any commercial building roof type. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, there are two tax credits available for businesses. The investment tax credit (ITC) reduces your federal income tax liability for a percentage of the cost of a solar system installed during the tax year…

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How to Detect Early Warning Signs of a Roof Leak

Anyone with a commercial facility knows how expensive it is to maintain which is why it's important to be proactive and prevent expensive problems before they start. Identifying early signs of a roof leak before they become a roofing emergency is essential for successfully maintaining your facility. According to Risk & Insurance, a publication that covers risk management and commercial insurance…

Energy Efficient Roofing Options for Industrial Facilities

When it comes to selecting a roof for your facility, there are many standard industrial roof types that come to mind. This includes metal, Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM), single-ply, foam, built-up tar and gravel, rubber, PO, flat, shingle, and a variety of coatings. But what if you want to install an energy-efficient roof that will help reduce your facility’s energy use as well?

How to Create an Action Plan to Protect Your Roof from a Hailstorm

According to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the 12 months from April 2023 to April 2024, there were more than 350 hail storms in Capital Roof Care’s service area of PA, DE, MD, and NJ. The average size of the hail stones was more than 1”, with one report of 3” stones and two with 2.5” stones…

How to Protect Your Roof from Summer Storms

The Atlantic Hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th. With air and water temperatures continuing to rise each year, these storms are becoming more prevalent and intense. According to the National Hurricane Center, winds can reach 157 miles per hour or higher and can cause catastrophic damage. Even if you don’t live along the coast…