The steep-slope roof on your commercial property not only shields the entire structure from the elements, but it’s also a highly-visible architectural element that can detract from the building’s aesthetic if it’s in poor condition. If you’re seeing the following warning signs, it’s time to schedule a roof inspection and talk to your commercial roofing …
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If you own or manage a commercial property, you’re bound to be approached by roofing companies offering maintenance, repair and replacement services. Since your roof is a critically-important asset that deserves only the best of care, you’ll want to attract competent, intelligent and professional roofers by taking the following steps.
Commercial roofs in general are designed to last for many years, but every one is unique. Because your commercial roof is custom-made, there are a number of variables that can contribute to its current condition, including the type of roofing material, the quality of installation, the weather conditions it has been exposed to, as well …
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As the owner or manager of a commercial property, you spend a significant amount of time keeping the building well maintained and in good repair. The roof is one building component that deserves extra time and attention, even though it only represents approximately 5% of the building’s value. Why? Because this single structural component safeguards …
Maintaining the roof on your industrial building is vital to counteract the daily abuse it takes from the elements. Timely maintenance can also minimize the extent of any necessary industrial roof repairs and maximize the longevity of the asset, which saves you money over the long term. Here are three ways that you can negatively …
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The serious harm that water does to a commercial roof isn’t always swift and catastrophic – in fact, it’s often slow and stealthy. Usually, a roof retains or absorbs water because of deficiencies like seam separations, punctures in the membrane, damaged/missing flashing or drainage and slope problems that aren’t noticed and corrected quickly enough.
Most businesses intend to stay in business. Think about it: do you invest in a building, hire employees, create products, and then hope to go out of business in a decade? Unlikely. Everything about your business should suggest you intend to be in the game for the long haul. Durability is just one reason to …
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Astronauts wear white space suits. They do this, NASA tells us, to reflect the sun’s direct, radiant heat. If you think the roof of your Westchester County industrial or commercial building gets hot in August, consider the surface of a space suit exposed to direct sunlight: 240°F! The white reflects heat back into space, helping …
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The roof on your industrial building endures a yearly onslaught from the elements that leaves it vulnerable to damage. If the roof starts to leak from this weather-related wear and tear, the building’s structure and its contents are also at risk. To fully protect your investment and safeguard the structure and everything inside
Which is worse for your Amherst-area commercial roof: a blanket of fresh snow, or snow from a few days ago? If you face the logistics and cost of rooftop snow removal and do not have a good idea about the snow load, you could be in for an unpleasant, costly, and possibly dangerous surprise.
Throughout the northeast, property owners are turning to plans for industrial roof snow removal. Even before the first flurry flies, a plan must be in place to remove the snow, relocate it, and preserve your industrial building.
The ideal time for industrial roof replacement is when all your clients have paid their bills, all your employees simultaneously head out for vacation, and your commercial roofer has a surprisingly clear calendar. Such a time does not exist, so how do you properly time the necessary industrial roof replacement? Seasonal Spring and summer are …
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