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,...
Building owners who have had chronic problems with their commercial or industrial flat roofs may blame a lack of roof slope for their woes and not a poor installation or other issue that might be the true cause of their woes. This has contributed to flat roofs having...
Yes, you can tile a commercial or industrial flat roof, but you must use tiles that are compatible with your existing membrane. Tile Types There are two main types of tiles that can be used in conjunction with flat roof membranes: Tiles that sit directly on top of...
Flat roofs aren’t actually flat, they are carefully designed to have the minimum amount of slope and a drainage system to allow water to evacuate. If there is no slope on your roof, it is “dead flat” the roof will experience chronic ponding (standing) water. Areas...
Many building owners ask, “Why do they even make a flat roof?” From their perspective, if the roof on their house is sloped, why does their warehouse or office need a flat roof? Commercial flat roof building owners who have had chronic problems with their roofs...
All flat roof systems can experience problems. Each roof type has benefits and drawbacks. In this article, we are focused on TPO flat roof membranes, the most common problem experienced with them, and recommended solutions. TPO is a Thermoplastic Polyolefin membrane....
Is a commercial flat roof tax deductible? The short answer is yes, up to $1 million. Learn more below. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017 and made many changes to the tax code. One such change was the ability for property...
There is an adage in the roofing business that says if you fix someone’s leak, they will not want to buy a new roof from you. Many roofers subscribe to this belief and will almost always recommend you replace rather than repair a leaky flat roof. But is that really...
Commercial flat roofs, and flat roofs in general, have an undeserved bad reputation. There is a popular belief that they leak all the time. Coincident with that, they are generally thought to be one of the most expensive types of roof. That’s just not true. Flat...
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.
