What are cool roofs? Cool roofs are designed to lower the temperature of your home in summer months, making you more comfortable and potentially reducing your energy bill. Cool roofs achieve this by reflecting some of the infrared (IR) light from the sun. In today’s market, a cool roof is defined by the reflectivity and...
Disclaimer: These tips are not a replacement for proper training. Please also ensure that all work is performed in accordance with any applicable laws and regulations in your area. Gas torches are often used in commercial low slope roofing to apply modified bitumen membranes. It is important to understand a roofing torch’s...
With new laminated hip and ridge cap shingles, finishing a roof installation with a ridge cap is a much simpler process than with the old three-tab shingles. In summary, to install the ridge cap shingles, you simply separate them where they are perforated, “bend” them over the peak, and nail them down. Of, course, there’s...
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 between the various commercial flat roofing...
Position Yourself as an Expert and Recommend Smart Upgrades for Success Let’s face it: A lot of roof jobs are won by nonprofessionals who ignore key structural concerns or leave out critical components in order to lowball the job. What’s worse is they will mislead homeowners who think they are getting a quality,...
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. To ensure that every hot work project...
By Piers Dormeyer Vice President of Construction Sales at EagleView® Recent advancements in construction technology have provided contractors with some powerful tools to grow and transform their businesses. When I speak to people inside and outside of the roofing industry, we marvel at how a trade that has resisted change...
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, here are some great Canadian projects and what makes...
At IKO, 2017 was a busy and successful year for our company and those we serve. We introduced product innovations and new packaging. We expanded our digital presence and social media reach. We also created new homeowner portfolios for contractors to use as an in-home selling tool and revamped their associated marketing...
With so many colors of asphalt shingles available, choosing a color for your roof can be difficult. We've created this handy visual guide to help you find a color that complements your home....