According to the building products research firm Principia, U.S. demand for commercial roofing will increase to about 6 billion square feet of roofing products valued at around $5 billion in 2014. That is something of an indicator of how extensive the commercial roofing industry is nationwide, with as many as dozens of commercial roofing contracting […]
Once you as commercial roof contractor have correctly identified the composition of the substrate, which we covered in our previous blog titled “Commercial Roof Substrates Overview”, and have determined it to be sound and dry, the next step is repairing flaws and preparing the surface for coating. Above all, the application surface must be smooth, […]
Once a roof has been fully restored or replaced with a roofing system, the most important part of the project lies ahead: this is at least annual inspections and in some parts of the country (high UV exposure, coastal climates and areas subjected to high winds) semi-annual inspections. It should be noted that the best […]
Before you decide if you would prefer coating your commercial roof rather than replacing the entire thing, it is important to make sure that your roof is suitable for a restoring project. If your roof is not suitable, your entire property can get damaged in the long run. You will also need to make sure […]
If your roof is damaged and needs to be taken care of, you might want to consider restoring it rather than replacing the entire roof. Many commercial property owners have benefitted greatly from opting to restore their existing roofs with a Conklin coating. Here are some of the benefits of roof coatings: Lower expenses: Everyone […]
The on-site roof inspection should be completed as soon as you have determined that the job is one you are qualified and prepared to perform. For more information on bidding on new construction and retrofit projects, consulting with the business owner, building a roof history and more, view last week’s blog: The Bidding Process. After […]
Because this topic is so important, we have broken it up into two parts. In next week’s blog, we will focus on inspecting the roof, taking core samples, detecting moisture, evaluating your costs of the job, and more. Bidding on New Construction New construction can be bid in several different ways. Typically, an architect is […]
The following blog consists of brief descriptions of the most common types of roof decks encountered, their particular strengths, liabilities and suitability for coating with Conklin roofing systems. To learn why Choice Roof Contractor Group and its commercial roof contractors exclusively use Conklin for all projects, visit the following page: The Conklin Difference. Steel Decks […]
White roofs are becoming quite popular these days as they come with a number of benefits. As we all know, energy conservation is a serious issue and it is important to find eco-friendly ways to build homes, commercial buildings, etc. White roofs keep roof temperatures low and can help you save money and energy. The […]
A substrate is the surface upon which a roofing system is applied. It can be the roof deck, an insulation system or a complete preexisting roof system. Choice Roof Contractors select particular Conklin roofing systems for roof repairs and restoration projects depending on the substrate that currently exists on the commercial roof. Built-Up Roofs Built-up […]
