by Jared Van Vranken | Jun 6, 2023 | Equipment Considerations, Planning and Budgeting
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,...
by Jared Van Vranken | May 16, 2023 | Flat Roof Materials and Types
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....
by Jared Van Vranken | May 2, 2023 | Flat Roof Materials and Types
I have seen a lot of problems with flat roofing systems over the years. For the most part, I chalk them down to applicator error. I consider all of the mainstream, accepted roof systems good, for the most part. In my experience, most problems occur with faulty...
by Jared Van Vranken | Apr 18, 2023 | Planning and Budgeting
A roof is one of the most important parts of a commercial or industrial building. It provides protection from the elements for building occupants and content. It can provide additional space for equipment storage and recreation. Flat roof insulation is just as...
by Jared Van Vranken | Apr 4, 2023 | Flat Roof Inspections
It is important for commercial and industrial flat roof property managers and building owners to let roofers take a core sample of their roof because it helps the roofer determine whether a repair, restoration, or replacement roofing system is needed. A good roofer...