Unlike asphalt shingle roof systems that are designed to only shed water, low-slope roof systems must be waterproof. However, all low-slope roofs should still have some slope to them to prevent water from ponding. Ponding WaterSome ponding water, or water that is unable to drain effectively and pools on the roof surface, is to be...
As a building owner, paying for continued roof maintenance may seem like a heavy and unnecessary burden to your budget. It may be difficult to see any value in having your roof system inspected on a regular basis. After all, if the roof was installed properly in the first place and has a warranty, why...
Dealing with commercial roof leaks is never fun, especially when they are unexpected. As a contractor that has diagnosed and repaired many commercial roofs, we have found commonalities between the majority of leak repair calls we receive. In this post we’ll give a brief rundown of the most common leaks that we find on commercial...
Upon first impression, it’s easy to think that a commercial roofing system’s sole purpose is to prevent water from entering the building’s interior. While this function is critical and of utmost importance, there are many other attributes that low-slope roofing systems have to varying degrees depending on the type of material and method of installation....
