Today’s blog post takes a look at one of the biggest concerns in commercial roofing— the “urban heat island” effect. This effect refers to when a city setting is warmer than a rural location. Another topic of examination that will be covered is a solution being used for this issue— a white, reflective roof coating […]
Today’s blog post looks at the performance value of a great commercial roof system, single-ply EPDM rubber roofing, and how it can be enhanced with a commercial roof coating membrane system. We start by reviewing a few basic facts about EPDM rubber roofing in the United States, and then take a look at how a […]
Today’s story shows the power of when a quality-minded construction professional decides to go all in and start a new commercial roofing company. There may be risks involved, but the huge upside potential that comes with building a highly profitable business and carving out one’s destiny is hard to cast aside. In this week’s contractor […]
Today’s blog post discusses our invitation to contractors to work side-by-side with our mentors on commercial roof projects, as well as steps you can take today to build a successful commercial roofing business. Contractor Travels Nearly 3,000 Miles to Work with Our Top Mentor For those who want to maximize their competitive advantages in the […]
Today’s blog post will be of interest to building owners who are interested in learning about the cost of commercial roof maintenance. Roofing experts say a robust roof maintenance program is imperative for ensuring a roof lasts for its entire life expectancy. One study says the cost of a routine maintenance program, over 15 years, […]
Today’s blog post covers common roofing problems, building on top of previous blog posts about when to inspect a roof and why regular roof maintenance is essential. Our overview of some common roofing problems also complements a recent post about hiring the right roofing contractor. Roofing is an expensive investment. Ongoing roof maintenance or repairs […]
Today, we build on prior blog post about white roof coatings and take a look at these coatings’ track record. White Roof Coatings Problems and Overview Since the concept of sustainability took off in the American construction industry in the 1970s, white roof coatings have become a more common product of choice for commercial roofing. […]
Today’s blog post covers the life expectancy of commercial roof coatings. When the first acrylic roof coating was introduced in the 1970s, the commercial roofing industry had some dramatic changes. Public interest in energy-efficient roofing began strengthening. Roof coatings brought about the launch of the cool roof system and helped paved the way for organizations […]
Today, we will take a brief look at the definition of sustainability and how it has grown in popularity in mainstream American society. Then we examine its influence in the construction industry as well as in the commercial roofing marketplace. The Concept of Sustainability in the American Marketplace According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, […]
Today we build upon previous blog posts about white roofs versus green roofs, the market for white roof coatings, and the benefits of roofs with white elastomeric roof coatings on them. Today’s blog post provides answers to what seems to be a growing question in the commercial roofing industry: “is white paint the same thing […]
