Last week we had an absolute blast at the Conklin hands-on roof products training in Kansas City, MO. New people came in from Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Ohio. Sam Hostetler, a master contractor with the Conklin company and our top mentor, was there as well along with Jonathan Keim, the marketing director of Choice Roof […]
Today’s post builds on top of previous analysis on commercial roof replacement costs. This time around, we examine what is involved with commercial roof repair costs. Generally speaking, repair costs can be difficult to estimate because they often vary according to roof system type. Factors such as how many appliances are on top of a […]
Today’s blog post takes a close look at something of interest to building owners and managers—commercial roof replacement costs. Replacing a roof can be one of the biggest capital expenditures a building owner or facility manager makes. This post builds on one of our earlier posts about commercial roof maintenance costs. How much does a […]
Today’s blog post takes a look at the “urban heat island” effect. This effect refers to urban areas being warmer than nearby rural areas because buildings, pavement, and other developed surfaces absorb and retain heat. Another topic we’ll examine is one strategy used to help reduce heat absorption: a white, reflective roof coating system. According […]
Today’s blog post looks at the performance value of single-ply EPDM rubber roofing and how, in some situations, it may be enhanced with a compatible commercial roof coating membrane system. We start by reviewing a few basic facts about EPDM rubber roofing and then take a look at how a reflective, white roof coating may […]
Today’s blog post is of particular interest to building owners and facility managers, as it provides an overview of the energy-saving potential of white roofs. Other posts have examined the credibility of white roof coatings and if white roof coatings are more effective than white roof paint. What sort of energy savings could someone see […]
Today’s blog post provides an overview of commercial roof coatings and their use with spray polyurethane foam roofing systems. Roof coatings and spray polyurethane foam can serve different but complementary purposes. Reflective coatings can help reduce solar heat absorption, while SPF can provide insulation value as part of a properly designed roof assembly. Commercial Roof […]
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 covers a type of roofing product that may be used to protect an existing commercial roof, provide reflective performance, and support roof restoration. We’re going to take a thorough look at elastomeric roof coatings. What is an elastomeric roof coating? Simply put, it is a liquid-applied coating designed with elastic properties that […]
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, […]
