The midwest United States has weather extremes that create tremendous stress on buildings, so you can’t ignore the need to winterize your commercial buildings. Read more
Ensuring that your elementary school, middle school or high school has appropriate and safe facilities is paramount, especially when buildings may be in need of roof replacement.
Like it or not, certain decisions can hinder the whole replacement process. Read more
A commercial roof is a big investment, and you want to be sure you’re getting the best value out of it. Luckily, there are ways you can save a lot of money without cutting any corners on quality. Read more
Built-up roofs are a tried and true commercial roofing option, but that doesn’t mean they don’t take planning. While built-up roofs (BUR roofing) systems were invented in the 1800s, and became popular for commercial buildings during the 1970s, they’re still around today for a reason. They’re durable, reliable, and long-lasting! Read more
When looking for a commercial roofing contractor, cost certainly shouldn’t your only sticking point. In fact, it should be common knowledge to never compromise quality and service in order to lower costs, because it’s not impossible to get a quality job AND a reasonable price. Read more
How often do you think about what’s overhead? Probably not as often as you should!
Of course, if your roof is in good shape, you have nothing to worry about. However, commercial roofing doesn’t last forever, and in order to get the most life out of your current system, your roof may need a little TLC every now and again. Read more
Commercial roofing systems come in all shapes and sizes, so, when in need of full roof replacement, costs can be high (especially if you have a large building). Read more
Natural disasters cost the United States more than $91 billion in 2018, and winter storms are one of the biggest culprits – affecting roofs with extreme winter weather conditions. (We’ve all seen our fair share of freezing rain and snow.)
The average commercial roof lasts about 20 years – but, as a business owner, do you even know how old your roof even is? Unfortunately, if your building’s roof has been around for a while, there will come a time when small repairs turn into bigger ones.
At some point, you’ll have a decision to make: repair or replace? Commercial roof repair and replacement costs vary based on the severity of the damage, so an accurate assessment of cost requires that you fully understand the problem.
Building a business from the ground up (literally) can be an exciting time. You get to pick out every single last detail pertaining to the design and construction, including the roof!
It’s a detailed process, for sure, and that’s why it’s so important to educate yourself on the types of roofing materials used in new construction. If you don’t, you could end up with a roof that is less than desirable aesthetically and economically.
If you’re in the process of starting that research before you get a new roof, then you’re in the right place. In this blog, we’ll discuss the different types of materials used in new and existing construction, so keep reading!
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