Vanguard Roofing hears this question often from building owners and facility managers: What is a pull test, and does my building really need one? The short answer is that a roof pull test shows how well your roof is attached to the building. It gives you real numbers instead of assumptions.
Roof Pull Test: What It Is and Why Your Commercial Roof Needs One Read More »
Your commercial roof protects your most significant investment until suddenly it can’t. That minor leak you’ve been putting off can quickly turn into a costly crisis that disrupts operations when you can least afford it. Your commercial roof protects your most significant investment until suddenly it can’t. That minor leak you’ve been putting off can
One of the best tips a contractor can give you is a sure path to saving money. That is why The Interlocal Purchasing System, or TIPS, is such a success among local governments, schools, and other governmental entities. It is also why your next commercial roofing project could be your avenue to other savings opportunities.
From Bids to Savings: Cooperative Purchasing in the Commercial Roofing Industry Read More »
The first day on the job as a commercial roofer, every technician learns the difference between flashing on a roof and flashing in a public park. One usually results in watertight protection. The other usually results in an arrest. So just what is roof flashing, and what does it do?
What Is Commercial Roof Flashing And Why Is It Important? Read More »
We could start this piece by telling roofing jokes, but we’re worried they’ll all be over your head. Anyway, do you ever get the feeling somebody knows something they are not telling you? You know: roof inspections; avoiding ripoffs; the insider’s track. “Oh, I know a guy who has a friend who can get you
How Can I Know If I Received A High-Quality Roof Inspection? Read More »
Do you spend money on your business’s commercial roof? Whether you put a check in the mail or not, you are spending money on your roof through unseen and often unnoticed expenses. Items like lower energy efficiency, shorter life span, and poor indoor air quality all take a toll on your bottom line. Why get
3 Reasons Why You Should Get Regular Commercial Roof Inspections Read More »
Your commercial property is both a treasure and a nuisance, isn’t it? It protects your entire business. Yet it constantly requires diligent maintenance and no small outlay of capital. You have the brilliant idea to install solar panels and make the roof a greater asset. But now you ask yourself a new question: “Should I
Should I Get A New Flat Roof Before Installing Solar Panels? Read More »
Our highways are less cluttered thanks to HOVs (high-occupancy vehicles); sports enthusiasts love their ATVs. How about an FOV? The FOV is a Fish-Operated Vehicle, and it really exists. Oh, don’t worry — FOVs won’t be crowding you out on the roads. But is a low-slope or flat roof without ventilation like a fish without
Why A Flat Roof Without Ventilation Is Bad For Your Business Read More »
The budget line item, “commercial building roof replacement cost,” has probably haunted you through many a finance meeting. Before your next meeting, take a look at six things that affect your costs for the substantial but necessary expense of replacing your commercial roof.
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The sage of the mountain is a perennial comic trope. But you don’t need to climb to the top of a mountain to hear words of wisdom from some guru — we can tell you right here, right now, the three main things to know regarding commercial roof maintenance for your property.
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Whether strategizing new construction, remodeling an existing property, or inheriting an “heirloom” industrial building, a roof hatch is a must for your property. A roof hatch provides safe and convenient access from within your building to your commercial roof. With an interior ladder, ship stair, or service stair to reach it, you and your facilities
The Benefits Of Having A Roof Hatch Installed On Your Flat Roof Read More »
For businesses in the northeast, snow and payroll taxes are inevitable. You know snow loads have to be monitored. You know snow must be removed. But perhaps you are not sure exactly what snow removal methods are best. So let’s answer the question, “What flat roof snow removal methods are there?”
What Flat Roof Snow Removal Methods Are Best? Read More »
