Spring is upon us and this is the season when many businesses are beginning to think about repairing and upgrading their buildings. A building’s roof is the most important aspect of its construction and keeping it in good shape is a high priority. Metal roofing is often found on commercial buildings because of its low […]
Single-ply roofing has a significant presence in the commercial roofing industry and can offer advantages in many applications. However, recovering an existing metal roof with a single-ply membrane requires careful evaluation of the building, roof structure, drainage, attachment method, and existing roof conditions. A system that works well on one type of commercial building may […]
Contractors in our group are asked frequently by clients if it is possible to “waive the insurance deductible” on an insurance claim for roof expenses. This is not an easy question and can put contractors in a sticky situation because there are no good answers to give a property owner. Many residential owners are led […]
If you walk down the roofing supply aisle of your local home improvement store, you are bound to see a selection of aluminum coating products that promise to be effective solutions to your roofing problems. However, before you consider an aluminum coating for your commercial roof, you may want to do some homework. Cons of […]
Today’s blog post is going to focus on a thorough evaluation of metal roof repair costs. Firstly, we will address the matter you are visiting the blog post for. Metal roof repair estimates vary depending on the roofing project, such as whether panels or other components need to be replaced, and how much area needs […]
For decades roof coatings have been an effective repair and restoration option for a variety of roofing substrates. They are durable, economical, and if applied properly, they can transform a troubled roof into an energy-efficient, leak-resistant asset. However, before executing a roof coating project, it is important to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the pre-existing […]
Approximately 6 months ago, we began rolling out a new organizational structure with higher requirements and greater benefits for our members while also clearing up expectations and setting standards for contractors who want to be supported by our nationwide group of commercial roofers. We finalized and introduced this new structure in February at Conklin’s National […]
Today’s blog post will be of interest to roofing contractors, building owners, facility managers, and other professionals involved in commercial construction. We take a look at the challenges facing the commercial roofing industry today, and how we are helping to address these issues. According to the 2014 State of the Industry Report by Roofing Contractor […]
Today’s blog post focuses on the benefits of seamless roofing systems. Building owners, facility managers, and property management firms may find this information particularly helpful alongside our prior post on fully adhered roofing. In the commercial roofing industry, membrane roof systems such as TPO, PVC, EPDM, and modified bitumen are common choices for building protection. […]
Today’s blog post provides an overview of the potential benefits involved with coating EPDM rubber roofs compared with roof replacement. It will be of interest to commercial property owners and facility managers, as it covers how a compatible coating system may help protect and extend the useful life of an existing EPDM roof when that […]
