Commercial Roofing Blog with useful information for facility owners

Meet the Team: An Interview with Steven Fisher

Steven Fisher serves as the Brand Manager for Capital360, formerly known as two brands—Capital Coating and Capital Roof Care. As a second-generation family businessman for nearly 10 years, Steven has seen many changes since his father founded Capital Painting in the late 1990’s. Launched at the end of 2025, Capital360’s vision is to be the most respected and reliable commercial and industrial contractor in the Northeastern United States…

Installing Rooftop Equipment & The Importance of Hiring Professionals

No matter what industrial roof type you have, it likely hosts a variety of equipment and systems necessary to meet the operational needs of your commercial facility or factory. “The specific type of equipment installed on a roof deck can vary, based on the nature of your business, the building’s function, and its size,” said Steven Fisher…

Winter Roof Inspection: Assessing and Addressing Cold-Related Damage

It is essential for any commercial facility to have an industrial roof inspection performed at least once per year, regardless of the commercial building’s roof type. However, Capital Roof Care recommends at least two inspections per year, with one during the winter season. “That’s because one of the most important seasonal maintenance tasks for protecting the lifespan…

Check Your Roof from the Inside to Uncover Exterior Issues

Every commercial building roof type plays a critical role in protecting a facility and everything inside it—employees, customers, equipment, and inventory. A good industrial roof will also help ensure year-round energy efficiency and a comfortable working environment. Although most people might think the best way to detect a commercial roof issue is by going up on top of the roof deck…

How to Spot & Prevent Roof Penetrations Issues

If you look at the top of a commercial roof, you might be surprised at what you see. Unlike a residential roof that probably doesn’t have too much going on, aside from some bathroom vents, a chimney, and maybe solar panels, commercial building roof types typically have many penetrations. These include vents, HVAC units, skylights, pipes and ducts…

Best Practices for Fall Protection in Commercial Roofing

There are thousands of different kinds of jobs in this country. But did you ever stop to think about which ones are the most dangerous? According to Roofing Contractor magazine, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) says working in the roofing industry is one of the top three most fatal occupations in the US…

Capital Roof Care & American WeatherStar™: Powerful Roofing Partners

Owners and managers of commercial facilities expect a great deal from their roofing contractors: comprehensive knowledge of industrial roofing systems, superior quality, timely project completion, and cost-effective solutions. Furthermore, they seek roofing partners who can offer innovative products and services that enhance the longevity and performance of their roofs. This is where the collaboration between Capital Roof Care and American WeatherStar™ proves invaluable…

Inspecting & Maintaining Roof Drains to Withstand Heavy Rainfall

Those who live in the Northeastern United States are well versed in heavy rain events, especially when it comes to summer storms. The Northeast can experience significant rainfall from thunderstorms, tropical storms, and hurricanes moving up the coast. “To help cities in this region plan for these types of heavy rain events, the International Plumbing Code (IPC) provides an appendix that reports on the rainfall rates of cities,” said Steven Fisher…

Understanding the Impact of UV Radiation on Industrial Roofing Materials

No matter what commercial building roof type you have—metal, ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), single ply, tar and gravel, foam, TPO, flat or asphalt shingles—the impact of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on roofing materials is significant and can lead to both physical and chemical degradation over time. As such, it’s important to understand how UV radiation impacts each roof type and how to prevent problems from occurring…

How to Protect Your Facility with Proper Roof Drainage

It’s become so common in the news these days that it doesn’t even faze us anymore—a severe weather event occurs and causes catastrophic structural damage or results in injury or death. This was the case last year, when an extreme storm popped up in South Fulton, Ga., just outside of Atlanta. According to WSB TV 2 Atlanta…