Anthony Vross, co-owner of Simon Roofing, was recently featured in the “Commercial Roofing: The New Norm” podcast as part of the Facility Focus Forum series. Anthony joins host Rob Vaughn to discuss how to save on roofing expenses and how the commercial roofing industry is evolving. He also covers how to identify a roof leak, what to look for in a commercial roof warranty and navigating roof asset management in 2020.
Roofing costs can make up the majority of a building’s exterior maintenance budget. For investors in REITs or property management companies, the “roof maintenance expense” line item can make or break an annual budget.
Many facility managers are getting back on a roof maintenance schedule after having recently been closed or open with skeleton crews. Even with so much these days being described as “the new normal”, some things haven’t changed a bit. For instance, proactive roof maintenance still offers many benefits. Top Recommendations for Safe, Proactive Roof Maintenance If you’re looking for ways to extend the watertight life of your commercial roof: Inspect from the inside-out. First […]
The actions a facility manager takes before a roof leak is spotted are arguably just as important as what they do after one occurs. In medical buildings, hospitals and clinics, timing and preparation are key to minimizing damage and jeopardizing patient safety. An ideal scenario involves being proactive with roofing maintenance and inspections, and being […]
Roof leaks don’t heed stay-at-home orders. Even during these uncertain times, it’s important to stay on top of building maintenance issues to avoid larger problems – and expenses – when the doors open again. Simon Roofing is deemed to be an essential business so while most of our office personnel is working remotely, our commercial […]
When properly designed, most roofs – even flat roofs – have enough slope to drain water after a rain or snow event. Add to that the fact that evaporation helps to dry up roofs as well. So, if you have water that remains on a roof 48 hours after a rain, you can be pretty sure you’ve got “ponding water” and all that comes with it.
When properly designed, most roofs – even flat roofs – have enough slope to drain water after a rain or snow event. Add to that the fact that evaporation helps to dry up roofs as well. So, if you have water that remains on a roof 48 hours after a rain, you can be pretty sure you’ve got “ponding water” and all that comes with it.
As we prepare for the holidays and embark on the snowy and icy conditions that winter brings for many of us, let’s review some cold weather roof maintenance best practices… by framing them up in familiar holiday song lyrics. You can do the job when you’re in town … How do you ensure a successful […]
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There are literally tens of thousands of roofing companies across the United States. But it takes something special to consistently rank near the top on Roofing Contractor magazine’s annual list of Top 100 roofing contractors. This year, Simon Roofing ranks #14 overall. The list is based on self-reported revenue, and includes both commercial and residential […]