Roof Lightning Protection Systems for Industrial and Commercial Buildings
Wednesday, June 16 2021
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 managers about the different kinds of lightning protection systems and how they…
Guide to Commercial Roofing Insulation
Tuesday, January 19 2021
One of the most important factors in selecting the optimum flat or low-slope commercial roof insulation is designing to the desired thermal efficiency. R-value is a measurement to quantify the insulating properties of a building material. The highest R-value per inch is the best, and this helps determine flat roof insulation thickness for building regulations….
Importance of Snow Removal from Commercial Roofs
Tuesday, November 3 2020
Disclaimer: Experienced and licensed roofing professionals should perform all roof snow removal. All decisions about when and if to remove snow from a roof should be made in consultation with a structural engineer. This general information is intended to introduce building stakeholders to snow removal concepts and help them to understand what to expect from…
Preparing Your Commercial Roof for Winter
Friday, September 11 2020
Winter can be harsh on a commercial flat roof if it is unprepared. Issues that develop in your roof over winter can impact the rest of your building. To protect your investment, you should have an experienced commercial roofing professional clean and inspect your roof in the fall, or at least before the snow arrives….
A Guide to Commercial Green Roofs
Wednesday, June 3 2020
A commercial green roof is a roof that supports plant life. Normally installed on flat roofs, these green spaces can be used as parks, gardens, farms, or research centers. Green roofs and their design are complex, multi-layered systems that require a lot of maintenance, but they may yield your building and community many benefits. In…
Using a Thermal Imaging Camera to Locate Moisture in a Commercial Flat Roof
Friday, February 28 2020
Thermal imaging cameras can create detailed maps of commercial low-slope roofs, showing where excess moisture is trapped, where the source of a leak may be, or where there is soaked or compromised insulation. Roofing professionals scan the roof, taking images to compile into a composite map, or they take an aerial image of the whole…