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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Keeping detailed records, files and photos on each roofing job you complete is a very important part of your responsibility as a roofing contractor. Your records should begin with information collected during the pre-bid inspection. This includes information on the history of the roof, its current condition, documentation of complaints, a copy of the specification […]
Liability and Insurance Liability insurance is a necessity for every professional construction contractor. This is especially true for the roofing contractor. Roof work involves a high risk to people as well as potential damage to equipment and property inside the building itself. Liability insurance is important to protect yourself and your business as well as […]
Setting Up Shop Some tools are so fundamental to the roofing industry that they should be included in every roof contractor’s inventory. Following is a roofing tools list of basic equipment, commercial roofing tools, and the special items required to perform certain tasks. General Equipment Ladder (30’ to 40’) – used for access to the […]
