Repairing a flat roof in the rain is challenging, to say the least. Surfaces should be clean and dry before a repair attempt is made. Obviously, the rain makes that difficult. So, what can you do? I’m going to give you an unconventional answer to that question by...
Flat roof membranes create a watertight covering for buildings with flat and low-sloped roofs. They prevent water from entering the building and direct it away from the roof. Flat roof membranes are made from a variety of different materials including modified...
Contracting is a bit like the wild west. There is no regulation or oversight of contractors other than the volatility of the free-market economy. Good contractors lament the fact that there is always a new crop of fly-by-night and charlatan tradesmen and women...
No flat roof is complete without a water drainage system. Gutters are the most commonly used and cost-effective drainage solution for flat roofs because they use gravity to catch and divert rainwater away from your building’s roof, walls, and foundation – before...
White flat roofs show more dirt than dark-colored flat roofs. Dirt, grime, pollen, bird droppings, and more should not affect the waterproofing properties of your flat roof system, but a dirty roof can be a real eyesore. Dark flat roofs like black EPDM (ethylene...
Single-ply membranes are popular with commercial flat roof building owners because they are suitable for most climates, affordable, and long-lasting. If you’re getting a new roof membrane installed, a warranty is an important consideration. It is a significant...
A commercial flat roof is your shield against the elements. A flat roof that is in constant need of repair can harm your building structure and business assets, create unnecessary hazards, and disrupt operations to the point where it lowers your enterprise’s...
Something building owners might overlook when managing commercial and industrial building expenses is how the volume and placement of roof-mounted equipment can impact overall maintenance costs. The denseness or “busyness” of rooftop components like HVAC units,...
Modified bitumen, mod-bit, or torch-down modified roofing is a flat (low-slope) roofing material that combines asphalt and modifiers such as styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) or atactic polypropylene (APP) to create a durable, long-lasting, single-ply roof membrane....
Whether you’re a beginner, need advanced information about flat roofing topics, or a refresher, this is where you can learn everything you need to know about commercial and industrial flat roofing.
