Is it Time to Upgrade Your Gutters?
A roof has many functions. Besides keeping your building safe from rain, hail, debris, or fallen trees, the gutters surrounding its perimeter have unique capabilities. First, they prevent any rain or moisture from getting inside your facility and causing problems such as mold growth or rot. By funneling everything through downspouts and away from your…
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What to Expect from a Roofing Repair/Replacement Estimate
Whether you’ve done it before or this is your first time, the roof repair/replacement estimation process can be confusing. Even though the circumstances may change, the steps that get you from inquiry to completion are typically the same. At Mid-South Roof Systems, we want to help our clients understand each part of the roof repair/replacement…
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Should You Be Repairing, Patching, or Replacing your Roof?
Most commercial roof systems last between 20 and 30 years. However, weather, climate, and age can significantly impact your roof’s lifespan. In order to protect your inventory and your employees, it is essential that you understand when it’s time to perform minor repairs, or major repairs, or replace your commercial roof. The Mid-South Roof Systems…
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When to Get A Second Opinion on a Roof Inspection
While the importance of routine roof inspections cannot be overstated, it’s equally critical to find a trusted roofing contractor to perform those inspections. In this blog post, we’ll cover what to look for in a roofing contractor and when you should consider getting a second opinion.
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Five Considerations that Impact Your Roof’s Lifespan
Your roof has a predictable lifespan that depends on the material, installation quality, and geographic location of your building. However, there are additional factors that may impact the longevity of your roof. If you’re a building manager or owner, here are five considerations that will play a role in your roof’s lifespan.
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How To Communicate The Need For A Commercial Roofing Budget To Executives
Budgeting is a fundamental step in responsible building management. A budget ensures that you’ll have sufficient funds to cover your facility operations and maintenance. And knowing that you’re prepared for the unexpected allows you to rest easy.
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Choosing To Re-Roof or Repair: 2 Case Studies Illustrate the Decision-Making Process
When a building owner discovers problems with a roof, it may not be immediately clear if the problem will require minimal repair work or a full-scale replacement. So how to differentiate between the two? Repairs often entail a smaller up-front expenditure, but, depending on the owner’s goals for the building, a full re-roof may provide…
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A Better Capital Budget: 3 Ways Roof Maintenance Makes Budgeting
Regular roof maintenance makes capital budgeting easier and more predictable. When building owners and facilities managers maintain their roofs, they simplify their capital budgeting process in three ways – and prolong the life of one of their most valuable assets. 1. Extend the Life of the Roof Regular, basic maintenance will always be the best…
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Ponding Water On a Roof: When Can it Damage Your Investment and How to Resolve Common Causes
For most building owners and property managers, protecting the roof system against water penetration has major ramifications for the value of the property. Ponding is the phenomenon of water pooling on flat roofs after storms, snow melts, or heavy rains. Pools should drain away without causing any damage to the structure – but owners and…
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