Bird Damage to Roofs – Bird Management
Monday, July 30 2018
A bird on the roof may, at first, seem like a welcome and beautiful guest; but you’ll soon realize that birds can cause all sorts of damage to your roof and everything you store under it. Though many birds and their nests are protected by law, there are various legal methods to get rid of…
Introduction to the Roofing Gas Torch
Tuesday, May 29 2018
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 components, including its…
How Hot do Roofs Get in the Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]
Monday, April 16 2018
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 systems. In many areas of the…
Propane Torch Safety for Roofers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Wednesday, March 21 2018
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 is safe and injury-free, we’ve…
Commercial Roofing Portfolio
Friday, February 2 2018
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 them outstanding: Kings…
Prioritizing Your Commercial Roof Workload…
Thursday, September 14 2017
To Safely Balance Your Project Schedule and Customer Roof Care Are you a commercial roofer struggling to keep up with all your projects, including new work and roof repairs? The stress that is often created by a windfall of work during warm weather months can be alleviated with some simple organizational tools to keep a…
