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The 4 Different Types of Flat Roofs

Considering a flat roof for your residential or commercial building? Flat roofs are a popular choice for urban environments, and when properly installed and maintained, can last for up to twenty-five years. If you’re thinking about a new flat roof or looking for...

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Great Ideas for Roof Areas for Your Apartment Buildings

One great advantage of a flat roof is more usable space. Not only does a flat roof design provide more room inside, it also opens up a world of possibilities for maximizing space outside as well. One of the high points of a flat roof is the ability to create...

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New Trends in Roofing Material and Building Processes

Are you in the market for a new roof? New trends in roofing this year have seen a real surge in eco-friendly and green roofing materials and building practices. There’s also emphasis on durability, and long-lasting roofing options, as well as a move towards stylish...

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5 Ideas for your Building’s Flat Roof

These days, flat roofs aren't just a way to cut down on construction costs and commercial space - they're a well-built, creative part of many homes, cottages and office buildings. Whether you have a section of flat roof on your house or commercial building, there are...

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What is a Living Roof?

More and more often these days, you are likely hearing the phrase "living roof" or "green roof." Though the concept and design of a living roof seems quite modern, the truth is far more complex. In fact, green roofs have been used for thousands of years by societies...

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How to Perform Winter Flat Roof Maintenance

You probably already know that no matter how structurally sound your flat roof is, it needs regular maintenance to outlast its warranty. Flat roof or pitched roof, they all need some TLC to survive. This is especially the case in harsh climates where powerful rain,...

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5 Common Reasons for Commercial Roof Repair

Although flat roofing isn't usually the first choice for home builders in Canada, it is the most popular choice for commercial builders. Contrary to popular opinion, this type of roofing is neither perfectly "flat," nor does it pose more maintenance problems than a...

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The Most Common Flat Roofing Materials

Flat roofing is used in so many different parts of the world that in some cases, they barely resemble each other. Cultural differences equate to differences in architectural style and material choices from one place to another. In fact, there are over a dozen types of...

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5 Ways To Make Your Roof More Green

What is a green roof? "Green" is a term that is often used to describe an object or process that is beneficial to the natural environment of a space, or at least less detrimental than other run-of-the-mill items. A hybrid car versus an SUV, for example. But what of...

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