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Why Baker Roofing Chose a Different Path: Employee Ownership in an Era of Consolidation
What our transition to 100% employee ownership means for commercial property owners and facility managers across our markets If you manage commercial properties across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, you’ve likely noticed significant changes in the roofing industry recently.…
Roof Flashing: 7 Tips You Need to Know
When you think about roof leaks, what first comes to mind? If your property has a sloped roof, maybe you think of water infiltrating through missing or damaged shingles. On the other hand, if you have a flat…
Roof Coping: Everything You Need to Know
If your property has a flat roof (or even certain forms of sloped roof), a parapet wall probably sits atop it. Parapet walls are the short protective walls around the perimeter of your low slope roof, both preventing…
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, ironically, less flashy) aspect of a healthy commercial building is drip edge flashing. This…
6 Key Things to Consider When Installing a Low Slope Roof
When you’re installing a low slope roof on a commercial property, the stakes are high. Certain well-installed systems can last over 30 years, reducing energy costs and preventing leaks throughout that entire lifespan. A poorly installed roof, on…
TPO vs. PVC: Which Is Best for Your Business’ Roof?
In the fun, high-action world of single ply membrane roofing, two products dominate the market: TPO and PVC. Of course, unless you’re a grizzled veteran of facility management, you’ve likely never heard of most types of roofing membranes…