By Marian Noletti — How to handle any of the winter woes on your commercial roof. In many parts of the country, the winter season is known for bringing extreme cold temperatures, increased precipitation and high winds. These weather elements are rough on all of us for sure, but they can be even rougher on […]
According to a recent NRCA industry issue update, “The U.S. roofing industry is experiencing unprecedented shortages of roofing materials and products and significant price volatility.” Not so at Simon Roofing. As a 120+ year old national commercial roofing manufacturer and installer, we’ve learned a lot. For instance, we’ve learned the key to maintaining quality is to control the supply chain. That’s why we produce most of our own products for the job and we use our own employees on the job.
Failing to have routine inspections on your roof can lead to some chilling discoveries. Check out some of the scary things we see during routine maintenance!
Insects – wet insulation attracts bugs and insects to gather on your roof, which can cause roof leaks
Debris – leaves, trash, branches, etc. can cause trip and fall hazards
Mold – wet insulation can create mold and bacteria, which opens many more cans of worms
Water – ponding water on your roof can cause a compromised membrane and resulting roof leaks
Following a routine maintenance schedule for your commercial roof can help you avoid frightening problems down the road. Schedule an inspection today – you’ll increase the lifespan of your roof and save both time and money.
By now, you’ve certainly heard that commercial roof restorations can be viable options for bringing failing roofs back to watertight condition and back under warranty. And they do so with much less cost and disruption than a complete tear off and replacement.
Seems like a no brainer, right? Well unfortunately, not all roofs qualify. There are many factors that go into determining if a restoration is possible.
Skylights can offer many benefits to a commercial building, like natural light and lower electric costs. Did you know, however, that 10% of all fatalities within the roofing trade are a result of falling through a skylight? If your facility has skylights, there are steps you can take to protect anyone accessing your roof, including employees and external vendors.