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…

Moisture is your building’s silent enemy. When rainwater infiltrates your brickwork or condensation gets trapped behind a window, you risk mold and mildew growth, cracks, and similar headaches that require expensive repairs. Luckily, the commercial construction gods saw…

Choosing the right roofing membrane is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your building’s long-term performance. That’s for a simple reason: a strong membrane for roofing can improve energy efficiency and reduce the frequency of…

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…

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…

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…