Commercial Roofing Blog with useful information for facility owners

Commercial Roof Documentation Can Save You Money

There are many aspects to consider when it comes to keeping a large commercial facility up and running. Facility managers who aren’t organized and don’t have the proper systems in place could be wasting thousands of dollars each year. One of the most critical sections of a commercial facility that often gets overlooked is the roofing system…

Capital Coating Announces Creation of New Division Providing Commercial Roofing Services

Lancaster County, PA (February 2024): Capital Coating, Inc., specialists in commercial and industrial coating and painting solutions, announces the development of a new division that will focus solely on commercial roof care, maintenance, and replacement. Capital Roof Care was launched in January 2024 as a standalone division of Capital Coating…

Roof Expansion & Contraction: How to Spot a Problem Before it Starts

If you live in the Northeast or another area of the U.S. that experiences the extremes of all four seasons, including hot summers and snowy winters, commercial roof expansion and contraction issues could become an issue for your facility. That’s because different temperatures and weather conditions can have a negative impact on all kinds of commercial building roof types…

Cool, Reflective Roofing Offers More Than a Comfortable Indoor Environment

No matter what part of the country you live in – the Northeast or the Southwest – temperatures can soar, and summers can be hot. If you are a commercial building owner, this is a serious concern, because you want to ensure the people and products within your facilities stay cool. Aside from planting trees around your commercial buildings, what can be done to ensure your building stays cool? A cool, reflective roof might be the answer…

Commercial Roof Repair vs. Replacement: When is it time for a new roof?

Your commercial roof has seen it all: rain, snow, ice, sleet, hail, wind, and UV rays from the sun. Without question, a commercial roof will sustain wear and tear over time. Weather, trees and shrubs, and equipment sitting on top of the roof are all potential culprits for damage, as well as birds, squirrels, and critters…

Inspect Your Commercial Roof from the Inside to Spot a Problem on the Outside

A roof plays a critical role in protecting your commercial building or factory and everything in it—employees, customers, equipment, and inventory. It also helps to ensure year-round energy efficiency and a comfortable working environment. A leaking or damaged roof can disrupt a business’s activities, impede productivity, and impact profitability. Properly maintaining a roof isn’t optional—it’s an absolute necessity!

Installing Roof Equipment? Consider Hiring Roofing Professionals Along with Your Subcontractors

Commercial roofs often host a variety of equipment and systems to meet the operational needs of the commercial facility or factory underneath. The specific type of equipment installed on a roof can vary based on the nature of the business, the building's function, and its size. The most common types of equipment installed on commercial roofs include HVAC units…

Rain, Rain, Go Away: The Importance of Proper Roof Drainage

When it rains, it pours, and one of the most common causes of commercial roof damage is standing water. According to Architect magazine, 40 percent of all building-related problems are due to water intrusion—and water usually intrudes through roofs. In addition to rain, snow and ice-melt can also cause water issues. As such, ensuring proper drainage is of utmost importance on a flat or pitched commercial roof…

What’s on your roof?

When it comes to a commercial roof, there can be a lot going on up on top. There are many different types of commercial building roof types. Unlike a residential roof that might only feature a chimney, skylight, or solar panels, commercial roofs could feature all of these things, in addition to pipes, vents, and Heating…

Early Signs of Commercial Roof Issues & The Importance of a Roofing Maintenance Plan

What do warehouses, manufacturing facilities, large office buildings, schools, and entertainment venues all have in common? They are all large facilities that could consist of multiple buildings that are very large in size, even as much as a few acres! If you work in one of these facilities or in any type of commercial building, you see the buildings on your campus each day…