by Jared Van Vranken | Feb 20, 2023 | Flat Roof Management, Flat Roof Materials
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...
by Jared Van Vranken | Feb 6, 2023 | Flat Roof Restorations
The roof restoration market is fascinating because it is very polarized. Many roofing contractors do not do any restoration work at all. To them, there are no roofs that are good restoration candidates. Other roofing contractors only do restoration work. To them,...
by Jared Van Vranken | Jan 9, 2023 | Flat Roof Management
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...
by Jared Van Vranken | Jan 9, 2023 | Flat Roof Materials, Flat Roof Repairs
A roof tarp is a sheet of canvas, plastic, or vinyl that is used to temporarily protect your roof and the people and things underneath it from water damage. Tarping a commercial or industrial flat roof is challenging because of its size, shape, and vulnerability to...
by Jared Van Vranken | Nov 28, 2022 | Flat Roof Management
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...