AUG
11

Help Your Roof Beat the Heat: Optimizing Temperature Resistance

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This summer unleashed scorching temperatures across North America. On July 3rd, we witnessed the record-breaking hottest day ever documented on Earth. As the sweltering heat takes its toll, your commercial facility's cooling expenses may spiral out of control. So, how can you better adapt to these blistering conditions? The solution might be your facility's roof.

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JUL
20

Roof Budget Blues: Navigate Uncertainty With Confidence

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Navigating roofing projects during uncertain economic times requires careful planning and strategic decision-making. As prices rise and unexpected factors like storm damage may impact your maintenance budget, it is essential to look into various solutions to stretch that budget a bit further.

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JUN
27

Roof Warranties Explained

Warranties Explained

Roof warranties can be confusing. There are different warranty structures, terms of the warranty and warranty exclusions. Furthermore, different parties are often responsible for different aspects of the warranty at various times throughout the roof's life. Confused yet? Let us help you clear some of the confusion. Why Warranties Are Written Before...

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JUN
05

Are your facility's electric bills through the roof?

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It's time to look into your roof's energy efficiency.

The cold months are behind us and the summer heat will be here before we know it. If you are considering ways to lower your facility's electric bills and take some pressure off your air conditioning system this summer, there are a few solutions to explore.

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MAY
18

Qualifying Your Roofing Project: What is the Optimal Solution for Your Facility

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Your commercial roof is your first line of defense against the elements, protecting everything below - your associates, equipment, inventory, property and much more. In addition, it plays a massive role in your building's energy efficiency and resale value. With so much on the line, ensuring you make correct, educated decisions regarding your roof condition is crucial. 

 

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MAR
29

Repair or Reroof? What came first the Chicken or the Egg?

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This is the age old question in the roofing industry similar to the Chicken and the Egg question. Building owners constantly wrestle with the question of whether to repair or reroof? Unfortunately, this is often a question that only partially has to do with the condition of the roof. Most importantly it has more to do with the building owners tolerance for risk. Let’s look at some familiar adages or euphemisms and how they help answer the age old question of reroof or repair.

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MAR
14

Post-Winter Roof Checkup: How’s Your Roof Holding Up?

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Wow, what a winter we had in North America! Millions coast to coast were impacted by storms, excessive snowfall, high winds and floods. What does that mean for your roof, your building's first line of defense against the elements? There may be damage you need to address before it escalates into more significant issues. With a busy roofing season ahead of us and summer storms just a few months away, repairing and servicing your roof system after winter is paramount. Here are a few quick things to look for:

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NOV
16

Tried and True: Metal Roofing and Siding for Your Building.

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More and more commercial and industrial facilities across North America choose metal roofing and siding as their ultimate solution to stay watertight and fire-resistant. Let's look at some benefits that drive the interest in metal solutions.

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MAY
03

Commercial Roofs Don't Take Vacations.

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Updated 5/2/2024

 

Summer-specific aspects of roof maintenance.

Summer is almost here, with hot sunny days, sparkling pools and the smell of grilling. But your roof is not taking any time off! Now is an excellent opportunity to look at completing any scheduled roofing projects or routine maintenance as summer poses some unique challenges to the integrity of your roof. Hot temperatures, increased humidity and storms are here and your commercial roof needs help to stand up to it. Let's take a look at the most common situations you may face this summer season.

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