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Behind the Slate: The Craft Beneath Every Baker Roof
When most people picture commercial roofing, they picture flat membrane systems. They don’t picture hand-laid slate from a quarry 1,800 feet beneath a Spanish mountainside, or bright copper…
Roofing Insights
How Poor Roof Maintenance Can Lead to Major Commercial Roofing Issues
Improper or skipped maintenance lets small, fixable issues turn into large, expensive ones, because most commercial roof problems do not start big. A minor…
Roof Repair & Maintenance
The Commercial Roof Repair Process, Step by Step
A commercial roof repair generally follows five steps: inspection, written estimate, scheduling, the repair itself, and a final walkthrough. Each step exists to protect the same…
Roofing Insights
Commercial Roof: Repair or Replace? Key Signs to Know
Whether your commercial roof needs repair or replacement generally comes down to three things: the roof’s age relative to its expected lifespan, how widespread the damage is, and…
Roofing Insights
Why Small Roof Leaks Need Attention Right Away
A small leak in your commercial roof should be treated as urgent, even if it looks minor, because the visible drip is rarely the full…
Roofing Insights
How Long Does a Commercial Roof Repair Typically Take?
Most commercial roof repairs take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on the extent of the damage, the roofing system…
Roof Repair & Maintenance
Drip Edge Flashing: Materials, Installation, Maintenance, and More
When storms sweep through the Southeast, facility managers’ minds usually jump to debris damage, drainage problems, and similar headaches. However, an equally crucial (if,…
Roofing Systems
How Commercial Flat Roofs Drain Water (And What Happens When They Don’t)
In the Southeast, heavy downpours and hurricanes are normal, meaning that your building’s flat roof drainage system must do far more than move water around.…
Industry Insights
HVAC Roof Repair: Protecting the Roof Around Your Units
HVAC roof repair covers the roofing work that keeps rooftop units from becoming roof leaks: repairing and replacing curb flashings, sealing penetrations for lines…
Industry Insights
How to Check for Roof Damage After a Hurricane
After a hurricane, check your roof for damage in three stages: a safe visual assessment from the ground, documentation of everything you find, and…
Industry Insights
What Is Roof Coping? Materials, Costs, and Care
Roof coping is the protective cap that covers the top of a parapet wall, the short wall running around the perimeter of most flat…
Industry Insights
What Is Roof Flashing? 7 Tips to Keep Water Out
Roof flashing is the metal or membrane material that seals the gaps and transitions on a roof, directing water away from the joints, seams,…