Mar / 2025 Tapered Roof Insulation Explained With most things in life, it’s important to start with a solid foundation. This even applies to roofing insulation, and it is especially true for those designing a low-slope foundation that would combine low-slope roofing insulation and flat roof crickets. This tapered roof … Read More
Apr / 2024 Safety Precautions for Commercial Roofing at Schools, Malls and Other Buildings There are always safety concerns with any form of commercial roofing. However, some building types face more roof safety challenges than others. For example, schools present the challenge of roofing with children in the vicinity. Malls and other public buildings are accessible to … Read More
Mar / 2024 An Introduction to the Building Envelope Products & Systems Understanding the Building Envelope This article is intended to provide an overview of the building envelope and details about its components and products. The building envelope consists of the parts of a building that keep the weather out and conditioned environment in. This … Read More
Jan / 2024 Types Of Commercial Roofing Decks What is roof decking for commercial applications? A roof deck is designed to serve as the foundation for a roof. From the bottom up, a roof deck’s main function is to provide structural support for the entire roof system. The deck material is … Read More
Oct / 2023 What is a Commercial Flat Roof Tear-Off and Do You Need One? A commercial roof tear-off is the process of removing an old flat roof (either the entire system or just the membrane) before the new one is installed. To give the new roof a fresh start, your roofers will tear off the old roofing materials down to the decking. Sometimes, even portions of the decking must be replaced during the tear-off. Read More
Jun / 2023 IKO at the International Roofing Expo IKO showed off their latest products and roofing innovations in commercial roofing at the 2023 International Roofing Expo. Hear customer testimonials from businesses and contractors that work closely with IKO. Read More