What is a Commercial Flat Roof Tear-Off and Do You Need One?
Disclaimer: Please note that this article is intended to provide general information only, and is not a substitute for professional advice from a roofing contractor, architect or other specifier with respect to any particular roofing project. A commercial roof tear-off is the process of removing an old flat roof (either the entire system or just…
IKO at the International Roofing Expo
IKO showed off their latest products and roofing innovations in commercial roofing at the 2023 International Roofing Expo. Hear customer testimonials from businesses and contractors that work closely with IKO. Their experiences demonstrate why IKO is their preferred manufacturer for roofing solutions in commercial roofing. Transcript: I’m here at the IKO booth. We’re one of…
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. When you speak with roofing contractors about a new flat roof, you may find that they…
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. When choosing the temperature for your hot tar roofing kettles, always follow the manufacturer’s requirements and do not heat the kettle beyond the ATSM D312’s maximum kettle temperature. It is incumbent upon the roofing professional to determine…
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 to a new building or receiving a partial or full replacement on…
What is TPO Roofing
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…
