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 a 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 gained greater attention in the construction industry, white roof coatings have become a more common option in commercial roofing. But roof coatings are […]
Today’s blog post covers the life expectancy of commercial roof coatings. Acrylic and other reflective roof coatings have become an established part of the commercial roofing industry. Along with other energy-efficient roofing technologies, reflective coatings have helped increase interest in reducing the amount of solar heat absorbed by commercial roofs. Despite roof coatings’ established use, […]
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 common question in the commercial roofing industry: “Is white paint the same thing […]
Today, we take a look at the market opportunities for commercial roof coatings in the United States. According to the research firm BCC Research, in 2011 the North American commercial roof coatings market was valued at $750 million. BCC Research reports that it expects this market to increase by a compound annual growth rate of […]
Today we cover the importance of energy-efficient roofing systems and the role they can play in reducing energy use in commercial buildings. Commercial and industrial buildings account for a significant amount of energy consumption, which is one reason building owners continue to look for practical ways to improve efficiency. Roofing can be one part of […]
Today we briefly examine a couple of common pros and cons of commercial roof replacement and roof coatings. All types of commercial roofs have their strengths and weaknesses. Metal, EPDM, and other commercial roofing systems can provide long service when properly designed, installed, and maintained, but all roofing systems eventually require attention as they age […]
Today, we take a look at the growing demand for “green” construction and how spray foam roofing can help reduce building energy costs. We then examine the market opportunities this creates for commercial roof contractors. The Need for Spray Foam Roof Insulation Today According to the U.S. Department of the Interior, American energy usage is […]
Today we build on prior blog posts about energy-efficient buildings and the role reflective roofing can play in improving building energy performance. One option that has emerged as a way of reducing solar heat absorption is the “cool roof system,” which uses reflective roofing materials to help keep roof surface temperatures lower. But how exactly […]
According to industry statistics, there is currently around 60 billion square feet of residential and commercial metal roofing in the United States. With roof contractors adding an additional 2 billion square feet of metal roofing per year, this roofing material has emerged as one of the most popular roofing options in America. But like all […]
