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 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 insulation applications. Before we discuss this, it is important to review the value of commercial-grade coatings in making long-term energy savings a reality. Commercial Roof Coatings and Their Value Today, commercial roof coatings are widely known for two […]
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 line of roofing products that is being used to reduce a building’s cooling costs and improve building performance. We’re going to take a thorough look at elastomeric roof coatings. What is an elastomeric roof coating? Simply put, it is a liquid coating product that has “elastic” properties, or the capacity […]
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 focuses on the ins-and-outs of fixing common commercial roof problems. It is complemented well by previous posts about the importance of roof maintenance and common problems that appear on virtually all types of commercial roof systems. Dealing with Commercial Roof Problems When a roof has been completely restored or replaced with a […]
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 […]
