by Jared Van Vranken | May 1, 2024 | Featured, Flat Roof Management
To determine what is considered a flat roof, you have to first understand the difference between a flat and steep-sloped roof. Flat vs. Steep-Sloped Roofs A flat or “low-slope” roof appears level but has a slight angle built into it to ensure proper water drainage and...
by Jared Van Vranken | Apr 16, 2024 | Featured, Flat Roof Management
Flat roofs are not flat. They have a slight angle or slope built into them so water can drain properly. This helps avoid leaks, mold, and structural damage. What Is Slope? Slope (C) is a measure of the roof’s rise over a set distance. For flat roofs, it is expressed...
by Jared Van Vranken | Apr 2, 2024 | Featured, Flat Roof Management
The slope of a commercial flat roof is a measure of its incline over a set distance. It is expressed as how many inches a roof rises for every 12 inches across a section of its base. Why Slope Is Important Roof slope is important because it affects your choice of flat...
by Jared Van Vranken | Mar 19, 2024 | Flat Roof Management, Flat Roof Materials
Yes, solar panels can be installed on commercial flat roofs in and around the Philadelphia region. Commercial rooftops are probably the most common place you’ll find solar panels in this area because of their financial and environmental advantages. Considerations Just...
by Jared Van Vranken | Mar 5, 2024 | Flat Roof Management
Snow and ice, in and of themselves, are not a bad thing for a commercial flat roof. Flat roofs are designed to withstand both. Snow and ice can, however, indirectly pose a problem when a roof reaches its load-bearing capacity, or when the snow and ice begins to melt...
