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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…

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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…

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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?

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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…

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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…