Asphalt Primers 101: The Purpose of Asphalt Primers in Commercial Roofing Applications
By definition, a primer comes first and serves as a base for what should follow — whether it’s attending the primary grades at the beginning of school, priming an engine to start or using a primer coat applied prior to painting a wall. …
Commercial Roof Drains and Drainage Systems
Commercial buildings often have flat or low-sloped roofs that need special drainage solutions. This article will give you an overview of the types of drainage systems suitable for commercial buildings and the materials and components of those systems. Also, we’ll cover what kind …
What is a Roofing Base Sheet?
A roofing base sheet is the bottom waterproofing layer on a multilayer roofing membrane system. It is made of fiberglass or reinforced polyester, or composite reinforcement and is saturated/coated with modified bitumen asphalt. This is asphalt enhanced with plastic or rubber polymer. Base …
Polyiso Insulation Thickness R-Value Chart: Understanding R-Value
What Does R-Value Mean? A higher R-value means that the insulation will do a better job of holding in conditioned air, whether that’s heat in the winter or cool air in the summer. It’s not about how much heat the insulation retains, but …
Ways to Make Your Next Commercial Roof Replacement Less Distracting for Building Tenants
Commercial roofers frequently have to perform extensive work on occupied buildings. When you’re completing a lengthy roof replacement project, you likely can’t schedule the work for a time when the building will be empty 24/7. This means tenants will be on-site while you …
