Commercial Roofing

When you face commercial roof problems, you have two options: stay in house, and hope your own facilities crew can handle the repairs, or go outside your company and contract with a commercial roofer. Let’s take a look at the “pros” and “cons” of both options. 

Are commercial roof repairs tax deductible? Sounds like an easy question, right? Your commercial roofer is not the same as your tax accountants, but commercial roofers do have one tax tip which could save you a lot of money. 

Smart facilities managers have more questions than they have answers. How long will waterproof coatings last? Are LED bulbs more cost-efficient than CFLs? How much will roof repair cost? 

Deciding which low-slope or flat roof material is best for your business is only one of countless decisions you face as a commercial property manager. How long should a flat roof last? What are some flat roof advantages and disadvantages? Please allow us to simplify your decision-making process. 

Scrying means to stare into some reflective thing to foretell the future. You know, like a crystal ball, or that pond of water on your commercial roof. No roofing contractor can precisely tell you your roof’s future. How long does a commercial roof last? Here are some telltales, portents, and omens to observe. 

A flat roof isn’t really flat, and ponding doesn’t really mean a lovely rooftop garden with a koi pond. Flat roofs provide drainage by sloping very slightly; they are low-slope roofs. Ponding is a bit more complicated, and knowing how to fix flat roof ponding is trickier still.   

​​​​​​​Once you know a bit about commercial roof anatomy, you will realize you cannot wait when your flat roof “patient” is flatlining. You need to dispatch a commercial roofing partner to your roof, stat. 

You know your commercial property needs roof repairs, but you also know your annual maintenance and repair budget is only so big. Here is how to polish your crystal ball and accurately forecast your roof repair needs and the money to pay for them. 

A low-slope or “flat” roof can leak for many reasons, such as deferring maintenance that allows small problems to grow large. Four very common problems call for professional prowess. 

Many commercial property managers are unfamiliar with the roofing material that protects their business. If you do not know the difference between PVC and TPO, this message is for you! Today we dive into the popular waterproofing flat roof materials. What are they? What are the benefits each one provides? Who manufactures them? Let’s go behind the scenes to uncover the story behind each protective covering.