Are you considering replacing your commercial roof? While researching the various options available, the term R-Value has probably come up several times. How do local officials use this rating to establish building code regulations in your part of the country? Many business owners are left scratching their heads trying to understand these regulations.
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?
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 …
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We are letting you know ahead of time, this is a trick question. Ready? Who typically performs preventive maintenance of your commercial property’s roof? It is a trick question because we have a good chance of already knowing the answer: your facilities crew. Sadly, that is also the wrong answer, for five reasons.
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 …
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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.
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.
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 …
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To understand Cooperative Purchasing, think of taking a hike on an unknown trail. The path is marked, but having an experienced trail guide is so, so much better. When you tap into the power of Cooperative Purchasing, Vanguard Roofing and Duro-Last® work together to guide you through it. They are there for you at the …
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Navigating the complex world of roofing terminology can be challenging. Nowadays, there’s a huge variety of roofing systems available, each specifically suited for certain environments or aesthetic tastes. There are several flat roof replacement options in particular worth exploring. Before you decide, you will want to consider the architecture of the building, the way it …
Single-ply is wide-width material meant for low-slope commercial roofs. These roofing systems have far fewer seams than asphalt-based rolled systems and don’t require hazardous torches or hot asphalt for installation. They usually come with prefabricated detailing accessories to further make the installation easy.
Managing and maintaining your commercial roof is a big job and it can also come with a lot of uncertainty. As your roof nears the end of its lifespan it can be hard to know when the time for roof replacement arrives, whether the roof is new to you or not.
