A roofing contractor association or Choice Roof Contractor Group… how should a roofer decide which is better for giving him support? In a nutshell: by looking at the benefits offered by membership in each. We take a look at the benefits offered by each organization. Before we take that step, though, let’s briefly review what […]
With economic conditions remaining tight, building owners are more selective than ever about whom they let on their commercial roofs. That is with good reason, of course. Roofing is a big expense, and if a roof service is done poorly or improperly, the expense can easily become bigger. In lieu of this reality, many roof […]
Today, we discuss one of the highest-performing and most affordable roof systems in commercial roofing, spray polyurethane foam. For building owners who seek reliable, lasting roof protection that offers long-term cost-effectiveness, spray polyurethane foam roofing offers a great solution. But despite the fact that it has been around for 50 years, some members of the […]
Many roofing companies offer free commercial roof inspections. These inspections are oftentimes no-obligation and give commercial roof contractors the opportunity to show building owners their expertise and value. However, where many – if not most – contractors differ from each other is the quality of the free inspection they offer. Fly-by-night or less-than-stellar roofing companies […]
Having been around in the United States since the 1960s, spray foam roofing has emerged as a popular, energy-saving roofing solution for many building owners. Particularly, they have been of great value to building owners who had built-up roofing systems (BUR systems) or single-ply roof systems. However, despite its reputation for being the leading commercial […]
Today, we cover the different generic types of commercial roofing materials that are available for flat roofs and low slope commercial roofs. According to the National Roofing Contractors Association, there are five common commercial roofing materials. These include: built-up roof membranes, metal paneling, modified bitumen sheet membranes, single-ply membranes, and spray polyurethane foam roof systems. […]
Whether a building owner requires simple roof repairs or a complete roof restoration, it is obvious that roofing is an expensive investment. With the economic pressures placed upon businesses by today’s economic climate, it might be tempting to go with a roof contractor who offers a below-cost bid, but the long-term consequences of doing so […]
With commercial roofing reaching up to $5.3 billion in sales in 2014, there are a lot of opportunities for roof contractors to strengthen their businesses’ competitiveness. The reputation that a contractor already has, the products that he uses, and the overall quality of his workmanship will have a strong bearing on how far his business […]
Today’s job market is suffering from stagnation, and many professionals are looking for new opportunities to build up their income potential or just searching for employment. For professionals who are committed, there are great job opportunities within the building industry, especially commercial roofing sales jobs. Industry estimates for commercial roofing sales in 2014 are expected […]
Because a roof is a critical part of a building’s structure, any breakdown in its performance can be detrimental. Commercial roofing is also one of the most expensive investments a building owner can make, and with many warranties in the roofing industry proving to be less-than-clear or less-than-upfront, customer concerns over the specifics over a […]
