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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,…
Industry Insights
Flat Roof Skylights: A Design and Maintenance Guide
A flat roof skylight is a roof window designed to bring natural light into buildings with flat or low slope roofing systems. Installed either…
Industry Insights
Why We Chose Employee Ownership in an Age of Consolidation
In July 2025, after 110 years of family ownership, Baker Roofing Company became 100% employee-owned. Every person who wears the Baker name, from the…
Roofing Insights
Metal Roof Decking: What It Is and How to Choose It
Metal roof decking is the corrugated, ribbed steel panel system installed as the structural base beneath a commercial roof system. The deck carries the…
Roofing Insights
When Should You Replace a Commercial Roof?
You should replace a commercial roof when repairs become frequent or the system nears the end of its expected 20-to-30-year lifespan. Recurring leaks, widespread…