Category Archives: Commercial Roofing

5 Reasons Why Commercial Roofs Should Be Inspected

Even though it is the most important part of a building, a roof is hardly the first thing anyone thinks of that needs regular maintenance or inspection.  But when a problem rolls around, it sure can quickly get your attention. Worse, if left untreated, even the smaller roofing defects can lead to bigger roofing problems—and […]

Different Commercial Roofing Types

Today, we take a look at the different commercial roofing systems that are installed on top of flat and low slope buildings across America. Types of Flat and Low Slope Roof Systems Today In general, there are currently five basic classifications of commercial roofs that have flat or low slope configurations: Built-up roofing Metal roofing […]

The Market for Roofing Businesses

Today, we cover the market dynamics of the roofing industry, the business cycle, and how these affect a local roofing business. New roofing business owners may find this post particularly helpful. The Business Cycle and Its Importance First, before discussing the dynamics of the roofing industry, we need to define the business cycle. Put simply, […]

How to Get Commercial Roofing Jobs

There are some huge business opportunities in the commercial roofing industry. In just 2014, commercial roofing sales are estimated to reach a value of $5.3 billion. But how do you even get commercial roofing projects to start with? Follow these tips, and you will greatly strengthen your chances for tremendous success. Add to your credibility […]

Starting a Commercial Roofing Business: Establishing Profitability

Today, we cover the fifth and final step of our “Starting a Commercial Roofing Business” blog series, establishing profitability. For long-term sustainability, it is obvious that you must keep bringing revenues in to keep your doors open. In this post, we discuss what is involved at this stage of business development, factors to keep in […]

Starting a Commercial Roofing Business: Roof Systems Training

Today, we discuss the third part of our “Starting a Commercial Roofing Business” series: roof systems training. One of the most critical parts of starting a roofing business is learning how to install different kinds of roof systems correctly. While it is certainly one of the most important steps, it is a requirement that many […]