Guide to the National Building Code of Canada’s Wind Uplift Test for Flat Roofing: CSA A123.21
Tuesday, February 14 2023
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 to a new building or receiving a partial or full replacement on…
What is TPO Roofing
Friday, October 7 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. According to the statistics cited in…
How to Compare Commercial Roofing Quotes
Wednesday, June 29 2022
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 own or manage required roofing work. Whether you need a brand-new roof…
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…
