Jun / 2023 Fully Adhered or Mechanically Attached Please note that this article is intended to provide general information only about commercial roofing systems and is not a substitute for professional advice from a roofing contractor, architect, or other specifiers with respect to any particular roofing project. Read More
Jun / 2023 Controlling Kettle and Maintaining the Temperature of Hot Asphalt in Cold Weather Commercial Roof Applications Disclaimer: Hot mopping on asphalt roofs is highly dangerous. Proper safety training is necessary to perform this job. Read More
Feb / 2023 Guide to the National Building Code of Canada’s Wind Uplift Test for Flat Roofing: CSA A123.21 While it may seem counterintuitive, the wind load on a flat roof has a stronger impact than on pitched roofs. Wind creates negative pressure on flat roofing, exerting an upward pressure that puts stress on the entire structure. Whether you’re adding a roof … Read More
Oct / 2022 What is TPO Roofing TPO commercial roofing membranes were first specified in Europe, then made significant inroads in the North American market in the late 1990s. There have been many developments in the low-slope (flat) roofing industry, so TPO commands a considerable market share in the U.S. and Canada. Read More
Jun / 2022 How to Compare Commercial Roofing Quotes On top of dealing with the demanding maintenance schedule of your commercial building and issues with tenants, you also have to monitor the condition of the building’s roof. It may be hard to know where to start when the commercial building that you … Read More
Jun / 2021 Roof Lightning Protection Systems for Industrial and Commercial Buildings Roof lightning protection systems are essential to protect buildings from lightning. Occupants and property are at risk if lightning strikes a building that doesn’t have one of these protective systems installed. In this guide, we’ll provide valuable information for both roofers and property … Read More