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?”
Ah, winter! Beautiful blankets of lovely white snow! Crushing, heavy, wet snow on your commercial property’s roof. Dangerous, slippery, treacherous snow pushing down on your poor building’s flat roof. When the snow starts to fall, should you worry about all the snow piling up on your flat or low-slope roof? When should you take snow …
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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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As a state-run facility manager, you may have considered converting to solar power to cut down on your energy costs, improve your bottom line, and reduce your facility’s carbon footprint for the long term. Solar systems can also send a powerful message about your organization’s values and priorities to clients, employees, and the local community.
Flat or low-slope commercial roofs have become valuable plots of electricity generation. To convert your roof into a power generator, you must make it solar-ready. A solar-ready roof makes installing a solar power system easier, safer, and cost-effective. Ideally, a roof not designed to carry the additional weight of a Solar Energy System (SES) could …
High demand for electrical power, rising electricity costs, and ample roof space provided by commercial buildings make Solar Energy Systems (SES) a sensible investment. Solar energy is a plentiful energy source with significant financial and environmental benefits. Installing solar panels on the roof of a state-run commercial property gives these three benefits:
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.
When properly designed, installed, and maintained, a commercial roofing system provides building owners and managers with value and long-term dependability. Most commercial roof coatings have outstanding performance records against just about any type of weather situation. However, it’s possible for a roof to be damaged or blown off if winds are stronger than what the roof …
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Your commercial roof plays an important role in protecting your building, employees, and assets from external elements. However, it is also fragile. Even a minimum of foot traffic can lead to damage and premature wear and tear.
Every roof has a lot to bear at times, but flat roofs face a particular set of challenges. Throw in the snow, freezing rain, and other unpredictable weather we’re hit with in the Massachusetts – Connecticut region, and you have a potentially serious problem on your hands.
