Fully Adhered or Mechanically Attached: Which to choose?
Roofs are typically fastened to commercial buildings in one of two ways: mechanically attached or fully adhered (there are others but these are the most popular). Virtually all roofs—fastened through either method—sit on top of a layer of insulation that rests between the roof and a metal deck, which is fixed to the structure below.…
Read MoreWhy Most Contractors Won’t Even Try to Install a Freezer Cooler Roof
Only a handful of contractors in the country have the expertise and experience necessary to handle the risky and difficult work of putting a roof on a freezer facility, like the giant industrial warehouses that store and ship frozen food. In fact, many commercial flat roof contractors don’t even compete for this type of work…
Read MoreUse Higher-Grade Steel Decking to Save Money & Time
When designing a new building that includes steel decking, general contractors can actually save both time and money by ordering higher-quality steel. The grade — or quality — of steel is measured with a unit called ksi, or kips (kilo-pounds) per square inch. One ksi is equal to 1,000 psi. The higher the steel’s ksi,…
Read MoreThe Fort Knox of Commercial Roofs: When Nothing Can Get Through
When a commercial roof must be impenetrable to protect irreplaceable inventory inside, the layering of materials is as important as the materials themselves. When Just Good Isn’t Good Enough Fort Knox has a great roof, but it isn’t just gold-laden military installations that need protection from the top. Lots of enterprises are in the business…
Read MoreDifferent Materials for Different Roofs: Know Your Options
When it’s time to upgrade your roof, there are three primary options: TPO, PVC and EPDM. No, that’s not the third line down in that test that they give you at the eye doctor’s office. The Evolution of Roofing Knowing the difference between those jumbles of letters is crucial to making sure the roof you…
Read MoreWhat is Thermal Imaging?
It’s a well-known fact that moisture can lead to damage of materials. However, those in the roofing industry can take advantage of technology designed to detect moisture in spots that can’t easily be seen, allowing for damaged areas to be found more quickly and repaired. This technology is called thermal imaging. A thermal imaging camera…
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