Commercial Roofing Blog with useful information for facility owners

Identifying Commercial Roofing Issues Early Prevents Costly Repairs

An industrial facility’s roof isn’t something most facility managers think about on a day-to-day basis. No matter what commercial building roof type you have, it’s out of sight and out of mind until there is a roofing emergency. According to Risk & Insurance magazine in 2024, a “survey of business owners found that 91% of respondents are concerned about the effect of severe weather on their businesses.” That Gallagher survey also revealed a growing worry among business owners that their insurance coverage may not be sufficient to pay for future losses…

Four Things Facility Managers Need to Know Regarding Commercial Roof Warranties

There are many different commercial building roof types. The average cost of a commercial roof can range from $4 to $13 per square foot, depending on the materials used, roof complexity, size, and labor costs. Your company’s commercial roof is going to be one of your largest investments! If it’s time to decide “can a commercial roof be repaired or replaced,” there are some important things you need to consider…

The Benefits of a Commercial Roof Care Service Plan

No matter what commercial roof type you have, a roof that receives regular maintenance, as part of a roof maintenance plan, will function more effectively and last longer than one that has had only haphazard care. In this article, we discuss the benefits of investing in a commercial roof maintenance plan, what a standard roof care service plan should include…

Prevent Ice Dam & Preserve Your Commercial Roof

The winter season is upon us in the Northeastern United States, and with the winter months comes snow, ice, and below-freezing temperatures. Although many commercial operations have a snow removal plan in place for their ground operations, facility managers don’t usually give much thought to their commercial roof and how they should care for it. Depending on the type of commercial building roof type you have…

Mega Warehouses & How to Maintain a Large Roof

If you drive on any major interstate highway these days, you can’t help but notice the enormously large distribution centers for stores like Amazon and Walmart. But such large warehouses aren’t just limited to e-commerce stores; warehousing is an essential part of the global supply chain and plays a critical role in the success of all businesses…

The Most Common Commercial Roof Maintenance Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Many items that you see and interact with regularly come with maintenance reminders. For instance, your car has a sticker on the dashboard reminding you when to replace the oil, and TV newscasters remind you to inspect your smoke detectors and replace the batteries every six months when the time changes. But when it comes to things that you don't see…

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…