If you are like a lot of homeowners, you probably like fixing things yourself. Maybe on a weekend, you and your buddies get together to do a little home improvement around the house. There is that small, flat roof you have over the top of the porch that has a tear in it. A trip to the local Big-Box store reveals there are some supplies you could use to put Read More
The holiday season is fast approaching. If you are like most people, you have not finished or even started decorating your house or building with fancy lights and ornaments. Before you do there are some tips and safety concerns you need to address before attempting any work on or around your roof. Ladder Safety Unless you live in an underground shelter, there is no other way to get to your Read More
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It does not matter if you own a house, a commercial building, or an industrial building you will have some type of roof structure that has to be cared for. If you are simply looking for someone to handle the routine maintenance, you have time to shop around for the best contractor. But, what if there is a storm and your roof starts to leak? Having a problem with your Read More
Not too many years ago people did not care about recycling and the environment. Today, things are a lot different. The environment is failing due to our indifference, and now we are paying the price with increased ultraviolet rays, deteriorating water supplies, and toxins in the air. Flat roofing material, like other roofing material, ends up in the local landfill site where it is buried and left for someone else Read More
EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer) is a rubber roofing material that has been commonly used in the low-slope roofing industry for over 40 years. It has proven itself time and time again to hold up in the harshest of climates. Which is why it is one of the most common types of low-slope roofing options available. Architects, roofing professionals, and builders of new construction can all attest to the high Read More
Built-up roofing is the most common type of low-slope roof you will come across. It is composed of several layers of bitumen with a layer of gravel on top to protect the surface from heat, snow, and rain. More modern installations now come with a layer of rigid insulation, which adds a higher R-Value to the roof making it much more energy-efficient than it used to be. The layers of Read More
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Flat Roof Safety One would think that a flat roof would be relatively safe to work on compared to a sloped roof. Generally, it is but there are still danger’s workers must be aware of when working on a flat roof. The most important safety device you can utilize while working on a flat roof is sitting right on your shoulders – your head. It seems simple enough but more Read More
Common Problems and their Solutions for Flat Roofs There are many buildings that have a low slope or flat roof. It works well for most commercial buildings and many residential installations. However, they are like any other roof in that they require maintenance and do have their own typical problems. Despite the simpler design, they are prone to leaks, have issues with flashing, and do not last if installed by Read More