Use 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,…
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Risky Business: Mitigating the Hazards of Roofing
Roofing is inherently dangerous, but with meticulous planning and proper precautions, injuries and accidents don’t have to be inevitable. Falls, Skylights, and Openings There are no roofs on the ground, so height and gravity are the most obvious hazards. Even a fall from a modest height can have serious consequences. Employees working within six feet…
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Safety on the Roof Requires Planning on the Ground
A roofing company with a stellar safety record can earn a contract even when their bid isn’t the lowest. Why? Because roofers with strict safety practices protect not only their employees, but also the building owners and general contractors against legal exposure from accidents and injuries. What’s The Average RIR? Roof safety starts on the…
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Hiring a Safe Roofer: The Signs of a Diligent Business
No roofer bidding for a contract is going to admit that they don’t take safety seriously — that they have a lousy history with accidents and injuries or that their crew isn’t trained very well. It’s up to the GC — or any decision-making entity — to determine the record of a business they’re considering…
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Flat Roof Safety Starts With Training But Doesn’t End There
There’s an old saying: “Safety doesn’t happen by accident.” It takes careful planning, and continuous education for worksite crew and clients alike. A professional roofing contractor will make sure that a building owner or site superintendent is as well-versed in the safety measures of a work site as their own work crew, before the team…
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The 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…
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Looking for a Leak: The Long and Winding Road
Your ability to complete the complicated and crucial task of identifying and fixing a leak is directly proportional to how well you understand your roof. About Your Roof A single-ply roof actually has three layers: The outer weatherproofing membrane, the tough, rigid mesh in the middle and the backing layer beneath, which comprises nearly half…
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Hazards Up High: Protect Your Roof
The three most common threats facing a newly installed roof are punctures, cuts, and scratches. The reason for this has to do with the makeup of the roof itself. The Composition of a Roof Roofs are like the Earth—they have three distinct layers and they’re made mostly of salt water. OK, that last part isn’t…
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Walk Pads: Putting a Roof Over the Head of Your Roof
Even the heftiest among us aren’t going to damage a roof just by walking on it, but frequent impacts from sharp objects and heavy tools can and hurt commercial roofs. Manufacturing facilities—with their rooftop machines that require constant maintenance—are especially susceptible to rooftop wear and tear.
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