Commercial Roofing Blog with useful information for facility owners

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…

Roof Rust & Corrosion & How to Prevent It

Although rust is unsightly, it can also be extremely damaging, especially when it comes to a commercial metal roof. To ensure rust and corrosion don’t occur on your metal building roof coating, a few factors need to be considered and addressed. First, ensure your metal roof is properly installed; second, always use a protective coating; and third…

Heat-Related Roofing Issues and How to Prevent Them

Although the sun is about 93 million miles from Earth, its impact on our planet is undeniable. This 4.5-billion-year-old star is essential to all life forms, making it possible for plants to grow and for animals and humans to get food and oxygen. However, when the air temperature heats up, especially during the summer months, the sun can have a negative impact on both living things and inanimate objects…

How to Select the Right Roofing Material for Your Facility

If you own a commercial or industrial facility, you know that one of the largest and most important surfaces in your complex is the roof. But how do you know if you have the right commercial building roof type to maximize your building's durability, energy efficiency, and overall cost? If you are building a facility from scratch…

National Roofing Week Promotes Roofing Contractors & Education

This year, National Roofing Week runs from June 2nd through 8th. Created by the National Roofing Contractor’s Association, the goal of this event is to promote the importance of hiring a professional roofing contractor and making informed decisions about maintaining or replacing any roof system. Since a roof is one of the larger capital expenditures a commercial facility can undertake…

Cool Roofs Offer Many Benefits for Commercial Facilities

Depending upon where you live in the United States (U.S.), the air temperature can soar up to 100 degrees on a hot, sunny day. When it gets this hot, some people have been reported to fry eggs on the sidewalk or cook cookies in their mailboxes. So just imagine what could be happening on top of your commercial roof when the temperature is this warm!

Ensure Your Facility Runs Efficiently with Regular Roof Maintenance

When it comes to commercial building roof types there are many kinds—metal, EPDM, single-ply, cool, foam, tar and gravel, rubber, PO, flat, shingle—and all types of coatings. But no matter what type of roof or coating you have, it’s important to conduct regular roof maintenance to ensure your commercial facility runs as efficiently as possible. Your building’s roof plays a critical role in protecting not only your facility but everything within it—employees…

Healthy Fasteners Will Ensure Your Metal Roof Lasts

When it comes to commercial building roof types, there are a lot of them. The most common types are single-ply, spray foam, metal, and shingle roofs. However, metal roofs stand head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to commercial roof types for industrial buildings and factories. That’s because metal roofs offer several benefits including durability…