Sep / 2018 What is Polyiso Rigid Foam Insulation? A Comprehensive Guide What (exactly) is Polyiso? Polyiso, or polyisocyanurate, is a rigid foam insulation used in more than 70% of commercial roof construction and offers a continuous insulation solution for commercial flat (low slope) roof insulation and wall assemblies. As one of North America’s most widely used … Read More
Jul / 2018 Bird Damage to Roofs – Bird Management A bird on the roof may, at first, seem like a welcome and beautiful guest; but you’ll soon realize that birds can cause all sorts of damage to your roof and everything you store under it. Though many birds and their nests are … Read More
May / 2018 Introduction to the Roofing Gas Torch Gas torches are often used in commercial low slope roofing to apply modified bitumen membranes. It is important to understand a roofing torch’s components, including its regulator, to operate it safely. Further, you also need to understand propane and other liquid petroleum (LP) … Read More
Apr / 2018 How Hot do Roofs Get in the Summer [INFOGRAPHIC] Every type of roofing material offers a different rate of light reflection and heat absorption. As the sun beats down during the summer months, some commercial rooftop temperatures can become very high. We’ve created an infographic to help show the differences in temperature … Read More
Mar / 2018 Propane Torch Safety for Roofers [INFOGRAPHIC] The ease and durability of heat-welding systems make it an obvious choice for many commercial roofing jobs. Since working with modified bitumen membranes often requires the use of open-flame torches, it is the roofer’s responsibility to put safety first throughout the application process. … Read More
Feb / 2018 Commercial Roofing Portfolio IKO Industries has a number of remarkable projects in its commercial roofing portfolio. To showcase our global projects, we are featuring some of our most interesting roofs throughout the world in this and future installments of the blog. From Ontario to British Columbia, … Read More