Baker’s Half Dozen Richmond, VA, is home to unique restaurants, coffee shops, sports teams, and parks. Below we will showcase a few of these unique spots in Richmond that we love dearly. Blanchard’s Coffee and Roasting Company – This spot is one of our favorite coffee shops as it has a warm and inviting atmosphere. […]
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Baker’s Half Dozen Richmond, VA, is home to unique restaurants, coffee shops, sports teams, and parks. Below we will showcase a few of these unique spots in Richmond that we love dearly. Blanchard’s Coffee and Roasting Company – This spot is one of our favorite coffee shops as it has a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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Johns Manville (JM) was initially brought in to provide another quick-fix solution. However, as local JM representative Joseph Sansbury walked the roof, his experience told him that another patch or coating was simply not going to do the trick. Sansbury explained his concern about the situation to Darryl Beckstoffer, property manager of Jones Lang LaSalle.
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Baker Roofing Company had the pleasure of installing a copper dome roof on Christopher Newport University, located in Newport News, VA. Having worked with sheet metal fabrication and installation for over 100 years, Baker Roofing Company is skilled in the art of copper roofing. Client: Christopher Newport University Year: 2015 Category: Copper Roofing
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Baker Roofing Company of Richmond, Virginia completed a large-scale commercial flat roof replacement on the Airport Distribution Center using a single-ply membrane roofing system. Client: Airport Distribution Center – Richmond, VA Year: 2016 Scope of Work: Single-Ply Roofing
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Baker Roofing Company completed the new construction roofing system for the Quirk Hotel in 2015, working with W.M. Jordan Co. as the general contractor for the hotel, Portsmouth-based TowneBank as the lender, Connecticut-based Poesis Design as the interior designer, and Richmond-based 3north as the architect on the project. Client: The Quirk Hotel General Contractor: W.M.
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A box-shaped component that connects scuppers to downspouts, helping control the flow of roof runoff and avoiding unsightly cascades. Waterheads are also called conductor heads or rainheads.
Flexible joints built into a roof system that absorb movement from expansion and contraction. They prevent cracking and leaks at connections between different parts of your roof assembly.
An L-shaped piece of roof edge flashing that helps rainwater flow off the roof and away from the fascia boards. It prevents water from seeping under shingles or other roofing materials, protecting the roof deck from rot.
The process where water moves into tiny gaps or along narrow spaces, often against gravity, because of surface tension. In roofing, it can draw water into seams or cut edges, leading to hidden leaks and damage.
The waterproof layer in a roofing system that protects the building from water intrusion and reflects sunlight, lowering energy costs. It’s usually the top layer of the roofing system and can be made of materials like TPO, PVC, EPDM, or modified bitumen.
A type of white single-ply roofing membrane that’s sealed at the seams using hot air, creating a waterproof layer over the roof. It’s commonly used on flat or low-slope commercial buildings, since these roofs need to most protection from water infiltration.
A black, gray or white rubber roofing membrane known for its long lifespan. It’s commonly used on flat or low-slope buildings and is typically glued down, mechanically fastened or ballasted, not heat-welded.
A high-end type of heat-welded thermoplastic membrane that stands up well to oils and chemicals. It’s ideal for restaurants or industrial buildings for its extra resistance, though it usually costs more.
A durable type of heat-welded thermoplastic membrane that reflects sunlight and helps reduce cooling costs. It’s a cost-effective option for flat roofs but may not perform as well as PVC in harsh environments.
A watertight joint created by joining metal roofing or flashing components together. Soldered joints provide long-lasting, durable seals against water infiltration.
The short wall that extends above the roofline, often around the roof’s edge, to provide safety, block wind, and in some cases help manage water drainage. In roofing, parapet walls are usually capped with coping to keep water from seeping into the wall structure.
A roof drain retrofit designed to fit inside existing piping without major demolition. Retro drains are cost-effective solutions for improving drainage on older roofs.